Shanghai Animation Film Studio
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Shanghai Animation Film Studio is the animation division of the Shanghai Film Group Corporation
in Shanghai
, China
. It is responsible for the production of Chinese animations.
. It is the first known studio established by a communist party
. In 1948 the Northeast studio would change name to "Shanghai picture studio group". On October 1, 1949, China would enter a new communist era led by Mao Zedong
. In February 1950 the northeast group would combine with other divisions to become the predecessor of the early stages of the studio. The Wan brothers
, Central Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Suzhou
and many other big name artists would all be concentrated in this studio for the first time.
In April 1957 the central government would begin sponsoring the studio making it the nation's first and official animation factory. In 1961 and 1964 the Wan brothers would receive the most recognition for their film Havoc in Heaven
. China would be at the height of the animation golden era, becoming well respected internationally.
In 1965 the studio was closed by a government declaration under Mao Zedong's order. This was part of the Cultural Revolution
that affected China for several years. The studio's staff was sent to serve on collective farms as laborers. During these years almost no animation was allowed to be shown anywhere. By the reform period
in 1978 the studio was running again, producing several remarkable films by Te Wei
and others.
In 1992 one of the first western company to come in contact with the studio is "Prrfect Animation" in San Francisco, US. They attempted to bring efficiency, dependability and quality control into the program.
.
Shanghai Film Group Corporation
Shanghai Film Group Corporation is a film, animation and documentary production company under the Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group conglomerate...
in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. It is responsible for the production of Chinese animations.
History
On October 1, 1946 a northeast motion picture studio was established in the Nenjiang province (龙江省兴山), known today as the Heilongjiang provinceHeilongjiang
For the river known in Mandarin as Heilong Jiang, see Amur River' is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the northeastern part of the country. "Heilongjiang" literally means Black Dragon River, which is the Chinese name for the Amur. The one-character abbreviation is 黑...
. It is the first known studio established by a communist party
Communist party
A political party described as a Communist party includes those that advocate the application of the social principles of communism through a communist form of government...
. In 1948 the Northeast studio would change name to "Shanghai picture studio group". On October 1, 1949, China would enter a new communist era led by Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong, also transliterated as Mao Tse-tung , and commonly referred to as Chairman Mao , was a Chinese Communist revolutionary, guerrilla warfare strategist, Marxist political philosopher, and leader of the Chinese Revolution...
. In February 1950 the northeast group would combine with other divisions to become the predecessor of the early stages of the studio. The Wan brothers
Wan brothers
The Wan Brothers were born in the early 20th century in Nanjing, China. They became the founders and pioneers of the Chinese animation industry and made the first Asian animation feature-length film, Princess Iron Fan in 1941.-Background:...
, Central Academy of Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Suzhou
Suzhou
Suzhou , previously transliterated as Su-chou, Suchow, and Soochow, is a major city located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province in Eastern China, located adjacent to Shanghai Municipality. The city is situated on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Taihu Lake and is a part...
and many other big name artists would all be concentrated in this studio for the first time.
In April 1957 the central government would begin sponsoring the studio making it the nation's first and official animation factory. In 1961 and 1964 the Wan brothers would receive the most recognition for their film Havoc in Heaven
Havoc in Heaven
Havoc in Heaven , also known as Uproar in Heaven, is a Chinese animated feature film directed by Wan Laiming and produced by all four of the Wan brothers. The film was created at the height of the Chinese animation industry in the 1960s, and received numerous awards...
. China would be at the height of the animation golden era, becoming well respected internationally.
In 1965 the studio was closed by a government declaration under Mao Zedong's order. This was part of the Cultural Revolution
Cultural Revolution
The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, commonly known as the Cultural Revolution , was a socio-political movement that took place in the People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976...
that affected China for several years. The studio's staff was sent to serve on collective farms as laborers. During these years almost no animation was allowed to be shown anywhere. By the reform period
History of Chinese animation
The history of Chinese Animation began in the 20th century in the Republic of China when the people became fascinated with the idea of animation. A lengthy history interlocks between the art, politics and the ever-changing economy.-Early history:...
in 1978 the studio was running again, producing several remarkable films by Te Wei
Te Wei
Te Wei was a Chinese animator. He is probably best known for the 1956 short animated film The Conceited General. From about 1960 his animation style was influenced by the painter Qi Baishi...
and others.
In 1992 one of the first western company to come in contact with the studio is "Prrfect Animation" in San Francisco, US. They attempted to bring efficiency, dependability and quality control into the program.
Present
Since then, the studio has been a key component in revitalizing the nation's animation industry. In 2001 it became part of the Shanghai Film Group CorporationShanghai Film Group Corporation
Shanghai Film Group Corporation is a film, animation and documentary production company under the Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group conglomerate...
.