Ying Chu
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Chinese Pinoeers- Western Australia
Production Location
Perth, Western Australia
Production Year
2022
Project type
Documentary (Short)
Link
Duration
9 mins
Role
Director/ Writer/ Producer
Synopsis:
In 1829, the initial Chinese immigrants arrived in Western Australia alongside British settlers. Despite a welcoming start, Chinese immigrants faced hostility after 1901. "The Chung Wah Association," formed in 1910, played a pivotal role for a century, fostering Chinese culture and building goodwill between the Chinese and local communities.
Winner:
Sydney Indie Short Festival- Best Australian Documentary
World Film Carnival - Singapore- Outstanding Achievement Award
Shanghai International Short Week- Monthly Documentary Short
Chi Lin Top 10 Annual Best Short Documentary (翠麟年度十佳華語紀錄片)
Honorable Mention
WA Screen Culture Awards
Shanghai International Short Week- Annual International Documentary Short
Semi-Finalist
Florence Indie Film Festival
Paris International Short Festival
Selection
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
15th Underground Cinema Film Awards
KIDS FIRST! Film Festival
Colortape International Film Festival