China Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio

China Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio (Chinese: 中央新闻纪录电影制片厂), also known as the Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio Group (中央新影集团), is a Chinese state-owned film studio group specializing in documentary and newsreel production. It is based in Beijing and operates under China Media Group (中央广播电视总台). The group was formed in 2010 by combining the Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio with the Beijing Science and Education Film Studio and related enterprises. It was originally a subsidiary of China Central Television and in April 2019 was formally placed directly under China Media Group. The group's business spans documentary film production, newsreel and archival footage, film restoration, publishing, and related media services. Its official website lists news about documentary film festivals, premieres, and restoration projects, including the Chinese-language Documentary Film Conference (华语纪录电影大会) and the full-scale digital restoration of film materials. The group also produces and promotes documentary films such as 《同湾同梦》, 《正义必胜》, 《那山那水》, 《8848.86》, and 《我的身后是祖国》. As a state-owned cultural enterprise, the studio plays a role in China's documentary film industry and in preserving historical film archives. Its activities include organizing and participating in documentary film festivals, supporting film education and exhibitions, and providing film digitization and restoration services.

The Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio (中央新闻纪录电影制片厂) is a Chinese film studio with roots in newsreel and documentary production. According to Chinese Wikipedia, the current group, known as the Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio Group (中央新影集团), was formed in 2010 through the combination of the Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio and the Beijing Science and Education Film Studio, along with other enterprises. The group operates several subsidiary companies, including the Newsreel Studio, the Science and Education Film Studio, Xinying Shiguang, Xinying Shiji, the Science and Education Press, the Xinying Press, Xinying Jiaying, Zhongshi Changyi, and Zhongshi Hangtong. Originally a subsidiary of China Central Television, the group was formally placed directly under China Media Group in April 2019. Its official website presents news and activities related to documentary film production, film festivals, and restoration work. The site highlights the Chinese-language Documentary Film Conference (华语纪录电影大会), held in Guangzhou, and various documentary premieres and exhibitions. It also announces the full-scale launch of film digitization and restoration services, reflecting the group's role in preserving archival film materials. The studio's output includes documentary films on historical, cultural, and contemporary themes, such as 《同湾同梦》, 《正义必胜》, 《那山那水》, 《8848.86》, and 《我的身后是祖国》. The group also engages in international co-productions and distribution, as seen in the China-France co-produced documentary 《三星堆 古老的城市》 broadcast on PBS in the United States.

• 2019

  In April, the group is formally placed directly under China Media Group, after previously being a subsidiary of China Central Television.

• 2010

  The Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio Group is formed by combining the Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio with the Beijing Science and Education Film Studio and other enterprises.

• The group launches full-scale film digitization and restoration services.

• The Chinese-language Documentary Film Conference (华语纪录电影大会) is held in Guangzhou, with the group's involvement.

• Documentary film production

  Production of documentary films on historical, cultural, and contemporary themes, including titles such as 《同湾同梦》, 《正义必胜》, 《那山那水》, 《8848.86》, and 《我的身后是祖国》.

• Film digitization and restoration

  Full-scale film digitization and restoration services for archival film materials.

• Publishing

  Publishing activities through subsidiaries including the Science and Education Press and the Xinying Press.

• Documentary film exhibition and festivals

  Organization and participation in documentary film festivals and exhibitions, such as the Chinese-language Documentary Film Conference.

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