🎬 Ever wondered why animation from the Chinese mainland like Ne Zha 2 is breaking records from Mumbai to Manila and even Jakarta's screens? It's all about mixing deep cultural roots with universal stories that hit you right in the feels. 🌏✨
In an exclusive CGTN interview, Su Da, Art Director at Shanghai Animation Film Studio and judge at the Golden Panda Awards, spilled the tea on this rise: the secret sauce is balancing the shared human experience – like friendship, ambition and self-discovery – with a fresh splash of Chinese mainland art styles and storytelling. 🖌️📖
"When creating we need to think how to preserve cultural confidence," Su Da says, pointing out that staying true to your roots makes the story richer and more authentic. In simple terms, cultural confidence means having pride in your own traditions and weaving them into modern tales that everyone can relate to.
Over decades, studios like Shanghai Animation Film Studio turned classics into household names. Today, China's animation scene has leveled up – think jaw-dropping visuals, diverse genres and narratives that rival any Hollywood flick. And with smartphones as everyone's go-to screen, these films are only a tap away. 📱
For young creators across South and Southeast Asia, the lesson is clear: stay curious, collaborate globally and let your heritage shine. Who knows? The next big animation hit might just come from your sketchbook. 💡👩💻
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
