Pursuing Dreams Frame by Frame
This documentary series primarily highlights that animation is a dream continuously constructed frame by frame, one single frame. Renowned animation director Shih Chang-chieh and his entire team at Vision Studio conducted rigorous fieldwork, delving into every animation production company and interviewing nearly 200 animators. They also led a team to Shanghai, Suzhou, and Wuxi on the other side of the strait for on-site interviews. This resulted in an unprecedented compilation of Taiwanese animation history materials, uncovering many moving stories, and even unearthing animated films from over thirty years ago from a photo lab, which were then digitized. Precious old photographs and manuscripts attest to the efforts of Taiwanese animators, and the hardworking spirit and pioneering spirit of the Taiwanese people are deeply touching.
Season 1
4 episodes
- 1. Taiwan's Animation Industry from ScratchThe first episode discusses the "development of Taiwan's animation industry from scratch" in the 1970s, learning from experience by doing OEM work for the US and Japan while also exploring the path of original animation production.CC48minApr 11, 2006
- 2. The Crossroads of Handmade vs. ProcessedThe second episode explores the 1980s, a time of "crossroads between original production and OEM production." Taiwan's OEM animation industry reached its peak, dominating American television cartoon programming.CC48minApr 11, 2006
- 3. Self-Awakening under Industrial RelocationThe third episode describes the 1990s, a period of "self-awakening amidst industrial relocation." Considerations of labor costs led the animation industry to expand westward to mainland China, ironically fostering a trend of original animation based on "international collaboration." With full support from the government and public television, the concept of "Taiwanese originals, but not necessarily made in Taiwan" became a prominent academic topic.CC48minApr 11, 2006
- 4. Crisis and Opportunity in International CompetitionThe fourth episode is about "crisis and opportunity in international competition" in the 21st century. The global animation industry is fiercely competitive, and the development of 3D technology, games, the Internet and products has brought unprecedented impact and business opportunities to the Taiwanese animation industry.CC48minApr 11, 2006
Pursuing Dreams Frame by Frame
This documentary series primarily highlights that animation is a dream continuously constructed frame by frame, one single frame. Renowned animation director Shih Chang-chieh and his entire team at Vision Studio conducted rigorous fieldwork, delving into every animation production company and interviewing nearly 200 animators. They also led a team to Shanghai, Suzhou, and Wuxi on the other side of the strait for on-site interviews. This resulted in an unprecedented compilation of Taiwanese animation history materials, uncovering many moving stories, and even unearthing animated films from over thirty years ago from a photo lab, which were then digitized. Precious old photographs and manuscripts attest to the efforts of Taiwanese animators, and the hardworking spirit and pioneering spirit of the Taiwanese people are deeply touching.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Shi Changjie
- Created by
- Shi Changjie
- Studio
- Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Mandarin
Where to watch
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