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Why China's Animation Industry is Poised for Success
The rise of computer- movies in China has been accompanied by a growing audience, yet many local animators are young and still developing their creative maturity. In this context, the Chinese animation industry stands at the brink of great accomplishments.
Consider my experience onboarding into an animation production facility in Suzhou during summer 2014 as a director and animator for Ping Pong Rabbit, an upcoming film produced by Shangh-based Mili Pictures. The team was vibrant with energy, mostly comprising individuals barely stepping into their twenties, few over thirty years old-a stark contrast from the seasoned studios I've worked at in the United States.
The young artists displayed portfolios that left me breathless; they were incredibly talented and skilled. This experience revealed to me how China's animation industry is teeming with a wealth of young talent ready for groundbreaking achievements.
Since then, my expectations have consistently surpassed every encounter in China. These fresh minds bring boundless energy, talent, and an eagerness to learn more. They are open-minded, hungry for knowledge, and simply want to absorb everything they can.
The animation industry in China is experiencing a rapid expansion. In the summer of 2014, Mili's Dragon Nest: Warriors' Dawn was released with remarkable CGI visuals that were highly regarded by Chinese critics. Despite its $22 million budget being significantly smaller compared to DreamWorks Animation's How To Trn Your Dragon 2, which had a budget of around $145 million, it was considered Mili’s and the entire production team’s first feature.
The success or lack thereof of Dragon Nest notwithstanding, it set an impressive foundation for what China's animation industry could achieve. One year later saw Monkey King: Hero is Back, based on the classic Chinese literature Journey to the West. Upon its release in Beijing, this animated film grossed $100 million within three weeks, breaking records as the highest-grossing China-produced animated movie ever.
China's animation industry seems poised for greatness. The only area I see room for improvement is character movement and animation. It requires empathy and deep understanding of emotion to connect with audiences on an emotional level-a skill that goes beyond mere technical knowledge.
When I think about Chinese animation, my mind returns to those inspiring portfolios from the young artists in Suzhou. This success story will continue to grow as China's animated movies gn global recognition akin to those produced by Pixar and DreamWorks.
Header image: Promotional poster for 'Ping Pong Rabbit.' Courtesy of Mike Johnson
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