Independent Filmmaker

["The physical book is now available under the title 'Shadows of Sand,' and we thank everyone for their support."] ["Thirty Years of Independent Cinema"] In 1990, Xie Lansheng, who had not received a job assignment after graduation, spent a year idle and endured countless disdainful glances. One night, drunk, he expressed his desire to make his own film. The room fell into shock: "Have you lost your mind? Only state-owned studios can produce films! What you're talking about is underground filmmaking!" A year later, Xie Lansheng found himself at a loss with his completely inexperienced lead actor: "This character has many layers; it would be best to have a professional actor, the more pro...