Last week Film Auckland hosted a high level delegation from the China Film Association, the largest screen industry membership body in China. This visit was a follow up to the MOU agreement of cooperation signed between the two organisations in June 2010.

The delegation was led by Kang Jianmin, Deputy CEO of the CFA. Also in the group was famous director Yin Li, Vice Chair of the CFA and Yang Win, one of China's leading actors.

In Auckland, after a visit to Digipost the group met Auckland film industry professionals in an open panel discussion about working with China, a forum hosted by Unitec. Locals on this panel were Pete Rive, Chair of Film Auckland; Paul Carran, President of the Asia Pacific Producers Network and Athina Tsoulis, Head of Performing Arts at Unitec. It was a lively and informing discussions to a full house of local producers, directors, writers, media and students.

The group then moved to Wellington in a programme hosted by Film Wellington and Film New Zealand. Visits included Park Road Post, Weta Workshop and meetings with the NZFC.

Finally the delegation visited Queenstown, where they were hosted by Film Queenstown.

The enitre visit once again showed that China's filmmakers are very motivated to work with New Zealand partners and it was wonderful to have the opportunity to talk with colleagues from China.

The visit was coordinated with Film Auckland longtime collaborator on China, Mr Jim He form the Pacific Arts and Culture Exchange.

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