Draft:Violet Feng
Violet Du Feng | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Documentary filmmaker |
| Known for | Hidden Letters, Nanking, Confucian Dream |
| Awards | Sundance Creative Producing Fellow (2018) |
Violet Du Feng is a Chinese documentary filmmaker and a 2018 Sundance Creative Producing Fellow, known for her films on social issues, particularly women's rights in China. Her work includes documentaries such as Hidden Letters, which delves into the ancient Chinese script Nüshu, used exclusively by women in China.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
She was born in Shanghai and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Fudan University. She received her masters in journalism from University of California at Berkeley.[2]
Career[edit]
Feng's career in filmmaking began with her co-producing role on the award-winning documentary Nanking (2007). She has since produced and directed numerous documentaries that have garnered international recognition, including Dear Mother, I Meant to Write about Death, Singing in the Wilderness, Confucian Dream, Maineland, and Please Remember Me. Her directorial work, Hidden Letters, explores the stories of modern women through the lens of the Nüshu language and has been acclaimed for its insightful portrayal of gender and cultural identity in contemporary China.[3][4]
Awards and recognition[edit]
Feng has been the recipient of awards and nominations for her documentaries. Hidden Letters has earned several accolades, highlighting Feng's significant contribution to documentary filmmaking and her exploration of women's issues in China.[5]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Violet Du Feng: Films that delve into hidden stories". Hidden Letters. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Chang, Momo (2023-11-22). "Suja Thomas Wins CAAM's 2023 Ready, Set, Pitch Annual Documentary Contest". CAAM Home. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ "Award-Winning Documentaries by Violet Du Feng". Hidden Letters. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Director Violet Du Feng on 'Hidden Letters' and Cross-Generational Resilience of Women in China". The China Project. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "Violet Du Feng's Hidden Letters Wins International Acclaim". Hidden Letters. Retrieved 2024-02-04.