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Best Documentary

SPONSORED by Urban Media Arts, Malden, MA

Cecilia Liu

10 min | St George School, China | 2022 | USA Premiere

The documentary explores the culture of Jingdezhen, a small town in southern China that is known for its exquisite porcelain artistry for over a millennium. It showcases the contemporary art scene and lifestyles in Jingdezhen, stories of adaptation and reconciliation with the changing times while staying true to its roots. As the world rapidly develops Jingdezhen’s young artists' must find their pace of life.

Jury Statement: “A beautiful documentary audiovisual production. Formidable approach and interaction with this social, cultural, and traditional space. A beautiful treatment of light and cinematography, an outstanding editing concept and a harmonious and immersive use of sound. A sublime work!”