1 December 2017
On the afternoon of 28 November, the pre-release screening of "Jinzhumami" was held successfully at the Lianhua Road campus of the Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA). This film is directed by Yang Rui, a young teacher at the Beijing Film Academy, and co-starred by Duobujie, a famous alumnus of the STA Acting Department and the younger alumni of the Tibetan Acting Class 2014, Luosangnianza, Awangrenqing and Luosangdawa. After the screening, an interview was held for the director and key members of the cast to meet with the audience.
Before the screening, Chairman of STA Lou Wei held a cordial meeting with key members of the crew and cast. He pointed out that the alumni of the Tibetan Acting Class at different times did extremely well during their study at STA and they have been active with remarkable achievements in China’s theatre, film and television industry since graduation. This has been one of the excellent traditions of STA. He wished the screening and interview a great success. Li Zhenglin, Dean of STA School of Film and Television cum Dean of STA School, Wei Dongxiao, Party Branch Secretary and Deputy Dean of STA School of Film and Television, and Zhan Xin, Deputy Dean of STA School of Film and Television, attended the meeting and screening.
(Chairman of STA Lou Wei talking with key members of crew and cast of "Jinzhumami")
During the screening, the audiences were fully attracted by the film. When the lights in room were turned on and the key members of the crew and cast walked onto the stage, a warm applause broke out immediately from the audience. The applause meant not only the praise for the film, but also a warm welcome home for the alumni.
(Pos-screening interview in progress)
During the interview, Yang Rui, the director, and Duobujie and other key members of the cast shared their experience and feelings of the creation process. Wang Xuemin, Party Branch Secretary of STA Acting Department and head teacher of Tibet Acting Class 2014, Li Zhenglin and the director of Tibet Theatre Company were also invited onto the stage to share their comments about the film. All students of the Tibetan Acting Class 2017 also participated in the entire event, let by Yang Jia, the head teacher of the class. They watched film and engaged actively in the dialogue during the interview. They were excited to say that these alumni have set a good example for them and they will certainly cherish the hard won learning opportunities, study hard and strive to be become a qualified person as early as possible.
(Group photo of teachers and students of STA Tibetan Acting Class of three generations and key members of crew and cast)
Over a dozen experts and scholars from the Tongji University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, and Shanghai Film Association, as well as nearly 40 retired officials from the University for Senior Citizens and CPPCC committees of various districts, participated in this event together with the teachers and students of STA. The event was presided over by Ma Cong, a teacher at STA School of Film and Television.
