Private Project

Guma and Amei

Eya Village, located in the Naxi nationality Township of Muli County, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province, has a history of more than 500 years.Since 2022, the popularity of live-commerce on platforms like Douyin has skyrocketed, resulting in dozens of young people from Eya Village gaining fame as online live-streamers.Guma and Amei took the lead in becoming the first internet broadcasters in their village. However, two years later, when Guma’s follower count broke through one million as she kept up with the times, Amei fell into a broadcasting dilemma due to her adherence to traditional customs…

  • Gang Zhao
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 8, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Country of Filming:
    China
  • Language:
    Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Gang Zhao

Gang Zhao, a documentary film director and a member of Chinese Artists Association, a independent producer. Filmography: A Folk Troupe (2013) FIPRESCI PRIZE of 56th International Leipzig Festival for Documentary Film, Germany. Shangshu Academy（2010）was selected for New Asia Film Festival（Cinevolution Media Arts Society in Canada). The sun in winter (2004) was selected for 13th French FIPA International Movie and Television Festival.
Li Liu, a documentary photographer, has long been concerned about the survival of folk opera troupe, recording the bitterness of artists in front of the stage and behind the scenes.The photography theme of "Village Troupe" has won the Golden Collection Award of China National Photography Record; 2016 "Xu Xiaobing Cup" China Documentary Photography Award; Nominated for Hou Denke Documentary Photography Award in 2019.

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Director Statement

As live streaming becomes more and more widespread, the traditional, secluded mountain regions are increasingly connecting with modern urban centers, fostering a dialogue between the two. However, the blending and clashing of traditional culture with the modern lifestyle is a complex and often painful process. The transition from the past to the future is not a straightforward progression; it’s a trajectory that is far more intricate and significant than ever before.