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 communication improvement, original project design, R&D, talent development and advocacy.
The first edition of Future Talent Programme was launched in 2020. Its objective is to provide a platform for students to gain some practical experience during their studies, 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.
Who are the new members?
2023-2024 Cohort
Senthoran Perananthan, University of Warwick
Ketong Ou, King’s College (currently in gap year, working in Beijing)
Dana Wang, University of York
Lou Cai, a recent graduate from the University of Warwick (currently working full-time in London in communications)
Jessica Shi, National Film and Television School
Adriano Rocha Lagni, Middlesex University
Shengjun Zhang, a recent graduate from the University of Manchester (currently working at the University Manchester)
Lea Pan, a recent graduate from the University of Manchester
Who are our current and past Future Talent Members?
2022-2023 Cohort
Emily Austin-Howell, University of Leeds
Yi Fang, University for the Creative Arts (Lead of Campaign, Odyssey 2023)
Qianzhi Shan, University of Edinburgh
Liaoliao Wu, University for the Creative Arts (Lead of Operations, Odyssey 2023)
Bingjue Yan, University of Warwick (Assistant Curator, Odyssey 2023)
2021-2022 Cohort
Lily Collinson, Lancaster University
Xiangqin Dong, University of Edinburgh
Szymon Grochal, University of Hertfordshire
Martha Harwood, Lancaster University
Annabel Bai Jackson, University of Oxford
Yixiang Lin, University of Edinburgh
Jiakai Nie, University College London
Ethan Shi, University of Bristol
Xiaolian Qiu, University of Sheffield
Zhilin Wang, University of Reading
Liao Zhang, University of Nottingham
You can find out more about our previous members on this website.
Our success stories
On top of so many other successes, Annabel Bai Jackson has been selected to be the Youth Jury for this year’s Sheffield Documentary Film Festival.
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.
