The UK-China Film Collab is a unique and one of its kind non-profit, non-governmental organisation. Our mission is to inspire and encourage film related collaboration and constructive debate between the UK and Greater China, through film screenings, communication improvement, original project design, R&D, talent development and advocacy.
The first edition of our Future Talent Programme was launched in 2020. Its objective is to provide a platform for students and recent graduates to gain some practical experience , as well as to testify their original ideas. The organisation will support their initiatives via our opportunities, network and resources. This programme is different from a standard internship. We are looking for individuals who have ideas and who are brave to put them into experiment. Any initiative or expertise is welcome, as long as they follow the organisation’s mission.
Each year the new members are selected by merit via an open call, voted by the last cohorts of members.
Who are the new members?
Siran Cai, graduate from Kingston University London
Qinhan Chen, graduate from the University of Warwick
Rino Lu, Mres student in Art: Theory and Philosophy at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
Asma Waheed, graduate from the University of Oxford
Yuzhuo Wang, PhD researcher in film and television studies at the Communication University of China (CUC) and a visiting postgraduate researcher at the University of Leeds (Oct 2023-Dec 2024)
Sicun Wu, MPhil student in Film and Screen Studies at the University of Cambridge
Zoe Xu. graduate from Goldsmiths, University of London
Click on each member’s profile and learn about their project for 2025.
Our success stories
Curtis Weir, is working as a licensing advisor at Ofcom.
Giulia D’Aquila, PhD researcher in China Studies at King’s College London and an emerging scholar in the field of soft power and film.
On top of so many other successes, Annabel Bai Jackson has been appointed as Dorset Curatorial Fellow for Modern & Contemporary Projects at National Gallery.
Ehan Shi started his own Chinese film festival brand in London – Ashes of Time Chinese Film Film Festival in collaboration with Genesis Cinema.
Shirley Lin started her own Chinese film festival brand in the Lake District – Mint Chinese Film Festival, in collaboration with Keswick Alhambra Cinema.
Cara Cox is working as a researcher for the BBC.
Shanshan Wu, PhD researcher in moving images at the University of Liverpool
