Fan Jian is a renowned documentary director with a profound emphasis on exploring and shedding light on pressing Chinese social issues and captivating human interest stories. Following his graduation from the prestigious Beijing Film Academy, he has successfully produced and directed more than five feature-length documentary films, which have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim by being selected for esteemed international film festivals such as the Berlin International Film Festival, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, Hot Docs, the Hong Kong International Film Festival, and others.
Throughout his illustrious career, Fan Jian has collaborated with prominent international production companies, including NHK and Al Jazeera, on projects that have garnered numerous awards and accolades. One of his most notable works, "The Next Life", a co-production with these organizations, has received widespread critical acclaim and won multiple awards.
Fan Jian's dedication to his craft has also led to the creation of "My Land", which was selected for the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival in 2016. Furthermore, his latest documentary feature, "Still Tomorrow", took home the Special Jury Award in the feature-length competition at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in 2016, cementing his reputation as a masterful documentary director with a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of the complexities of human experience.
