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  • World Journal Article on Bay Area Screenings and Upcoming iBook

    Tuesday, May 1, 2012 9:27AM / Members only

    Back in early March we were interviewed by the World Journal regarding our Bay Area library screenings and upcoming AUTUMN GEM iBook.

    張蕊、曹健鏗拍紀錄片「秋瑾」 免費看

    記者王慶偉聖他克拉拉報導

    Rae Chang and Adam Tow, producers for AUTUMN GEM

    因為看了一本介紹「鑑湖女俠」秋瑾(1875-1907)生平的書,兩位華裔第二代(ABC)張蕊與先生曹健鏗,不但放下工作,還投資了6萬元,「想把這位西方世界鮮為人知的中國女權運動先驅者,介紹給全世界」。張蕊和曹健鏗拍攝的傳記紀錄片「秋瑾」,從本月起到5月,在灣區各地圖書館免費播放。張蕊和曹健鏗將出席每場放映會,解說電影並和觀眾交流。
    「秋瑾是個非常特別的人物。」張蕊表示,婦女在清朝是沒有什麼地位的,要裏小腳,還不能讀太多書,「而秋瑾不但追求婦女解放,爭取男女平等,還立志推翻封建王朝。」

    不同於商業電影「競雄女俠秋瑾」,張蕊與曹健鏗在打算拍攝「秋瑾」時,就計畫朝「教育」方向進行。「秋瑾是誰?誰才是真正的秋瑾?秋瑾又代表了什麼?」是張蕊和曹健鏗想在這部電影中表現「真實的秋瑾」。

    張蕊和曹健鏗也作足了功課,分別在張蕊的母校柏克萊加大東亞圖書館,曹健鏗的母校史丹福大學胡佛研究院和東亞圖書館收集資料;並在美國訪問三位學者專家,以及仍在中國的秋瑾後代,在紀錄片中講述秋瑾歷史。

    張蕊和曹健鏗於2007年開始籌畫準備。張蕊為這部電影辭去工作,專心製片,光是在準備上,就花了五個月,2008年開拍,到秋瑾的故鄉浙江紹興、(曾經埋葬秋瑾的)杭州等地實地拍攝後;再回到灣區,在灣區各地的公園及外景,開拍電影中的故事情節,請到武打女星李靜(李連杰學妹)扮演秋瑾。在2009年製作完成。

    曹健鏗表示,電影不純是紀錄片,可以說是融合故事情節的「Doc-Drama」。因為是自付經費,許多場景都以克難方式完成,「就像矽谷的創業從車庫開始,許多場景是在車庫裡搭景完成。」

    百多場在全美各地的放映會,張蕊和曹健鏗最起碼有一人出席每次的放映,講解電影並和觀眾交流。「這是非常難得的一個經驗。」上百場的放映會中,經常有觀眾會說自己祖父母的經歷就和電影中一樣;許多觀眾反映看過這部電影「才真正瞭解秋瑾」。

    「秋瑾」今年將完成全美各地巡迴放映,但和電影相關的工作才開始。曹健鏗和張蕊已經給電影製作了解說講義(Study Guide),向學生教導認識中國女權的歷史。兩人將著手製作電子書,放在iBook上發行,並尋求適當的網路,將電影完整版放在網上,讓人一次看個夠,而不需要分幾次才能看完。

    「秋瑾」從本月起到5月中,在灣區各地圖書館免費放映,詳情:autumn-gem.com/screenings/。

    http://sf.worldjournal.com/view/full_story/17729308/article-張蕊

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  • World Journal Article on History Park San Jose Screening

    Tuesday, May 1, 2012 4:35AM / Members only

    Here is the World Journal newspaper’s coverage of our screening at History Park San Jose on April 29.

    張蕊與夫 戲說秋瑾傳奇

    記者王金城聖荷西報導

    Adam and Rae at History Park San Jose screening

    影片「秋瑾」製作人曹健鏗、張蕊夫婦29日在聖荷西歷史公園的太平洋旅館向南灣觀眾介紹他們費時多年,精心製作的這部歷史教育記錄片。兩人講解鑑湖女俠秋瑾的生平與歷史背景,以及在中國、灣區等地拍攝的情形。放映會場上也展示「秋瑾」的影碟與相關歷史資訊。
    張蕊的父母來自台灣,大學時期對自己的家世背景與中國歷史展生興趣,知道了近代中國推翻滿清帝制時出現秋瑾這麼一位女中豪傑。

    她說,這個發現令她非常興奮,因為秋瑾不只是革命先烈,也是女權運動先驅,早在100多年前就挺身而出,爭取男女平等,是非常進步的思想。

    張蕊和曹健鏗於2007年開始籌畫製作這部影片,準備工作花了五個月,拍攝時並到秋瑾故鄉紹興實地製作,訪問當地學者。曹健鏗表示,「秋瑾」可為第一代華裔與在美國成長華裔之間的橋梁,因為兩岸三地很多來美的移民都知道秋瑾的故事,可是在美國生長的華裔並不知道。這部影片成為不同世代華裔相互溝通的管道。

    「秋瑾」由張蕊編演,曹健鏗製片,是他們完成的第一部自製自導紀錄長片。張蕊畢業於柏克萊加大、主修藝術與人類學。曹健鏗則畢業於史丹福大學,從事電腦與網路工作,也是專業攝影師。

    http://sf.worldjournal.com/view/full_sfnews/18406326/article-張蕊與夫-戲說秋瑾傳奇?

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  • Upcoming Bay Area Screenings

    Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 9:16AM / Members only

    Welcome 2012! We’re gearing up for the Year of the Dragon! After over 100 screenings across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Hong Kong, we’ll be focusing on showings right here in the Bay Area, starting with a series at the San Mateo County Libraries.

    We’ll also be hitting the East Bay (Berkeley, Fremont, Livermore, Danville, Dublin), South Bay (Cupertino, Los Altos, San Jose, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Campbell), and San Francisco.

    You can view our full screening schedule here:
    http://autumn-gem.com/screenings/

    Please pass the word to your friends and family. We hope to see you at one of our local events!

    Autumn Gem Screenings at San Mateo County Libraries

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  • Santa Clara and Hayward Public Libraries Screening Recap

    Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 7:57AM / Members only

    We’re just hours away from boarding a plane to Hong Kong for our final screenings for 2011. Last week, we had two screenings in public libraries in the San Francisco Bay Area. We showed the film at the Santa Clara City Library and the Hayward Public Library.

    Though I’m writing this as I’m furiously packing, it was nice to have some local screenings for a change. The Santa Clara library is five minutes from our house and is the library that we personally go to. Both screenings had very enthusiastic crowds who posed many questions when the lights came back up. We’ve been showing a version of the film that has Chinese subtitles during the spoken English sections. We’ve been working on this version for the past several months in anticipation of our Hong Kong trip.

    We’ll be scheduling more screenings at local libraries around the Bay Area in 2012. Check our screenings page for a full list or join our mailing list to get quarterly updates.

    And now for some photos from Santa Clara and Hayward:

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  • AUTUMN GEM Heading to Hong Kong

    Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 3:42AM / Members only

    We're gearing up for our Hong Kong trip next week and bringing AUTUMN GEM to a venue near you! We have several screenings lined up at universities in the area from October 24-28. All events are free and open to the general public.
    AUTUMN GEM explores the extraordinary life of the “Chinese Joan of Arc” Qiu Jin (1875-1907). A radical women’s rights activist, Qiu Jin defied tradition to become the leader of a revolutionary army. She attempted an armed uprising against the corrupt Qing Dynasty and became the first female martyr for China’s 1911 Revolution. Qiu Jin is celebrated as a national heroine today.
    The hour-long film was produced and directed by two San Francisco Bay Area Chinese American filmmakers, Rae Chang and Adam Tow. It stars former China National Wushu Champion and Hollywood stunt actress Li Jing.
    Check out our full Hong Kong schedule below:
    Monday, October 24: City University of Hong Kong
    AV Room/R6143, Level 6, Amenities Building
    Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
    Time: 4:30pm.

    Monday, October 24: Hong Kong Baptist University
    CVA 104, Communication and Visual Arts Building
    5 Hereford Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
    Time: 6:30pm.
    For non-HKBU students, please RSVP to [email protected] with attendee names.

    Tuesday, October 25: University of Hong Kong
    Main Building Room 121
    Pokfulam, Hong Kong
    Time: 5:00pm.

    Wednesday, October 26: Chinese University of Hong Kong
    LG04, Hui Yeung Shing Building, Chung Chi College
    Shatin, NT, Hong Kong
    Time: 12:00pm.

    Thursday, October 27: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
    Time: 6:30pm.

    Friday, October 28: Hong Kong Institute of Education
    Chan Siu Chow Performing Studio (D2-LP-05), Block D2, Lower Podium, Room 05
    10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
    Time: 4:00pm.

    We'll be doing a behind-the-scenes presentation and Q-and-A at each event. Hope to see you there!



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  • posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 1:13AM  [Report]
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    here is a little website we did:
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    take care!
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    Happy new year ,best wish for you .
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    Rae ...

    Great to walk-in ur life profile ~
    Waiting more update fm u soon.

    Cheers always,
    Jay.
  • posted on Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009 4:53PM  [Report]
    Dear Ms CHANG:

    My name is Laurent CHEN from Taipei. I read a news report about your new film 秋瑾 earlier today and according to the report you are now looking for a new idea for your next creation. I personally do have an idea concerning "telling a undistorted story" of Tibet in duration of 1930's to 1960's. Please refer to my blog:

    http://blog.udn.com/laurentchen/3295820
    "中(含藏)台港澳一起拍一部民國時代達賴喇嘛的故事電影吧!"

    If you think there is possibility (at least a chance to think about it), please email me and we can exchange some idea.

    [email protected]

    Regards,

    Laurent 2009-09-09 Taipei
  • posted on Thursday, Jul 9, 2009 8:04PM  [Report]
    hallo there, its nice to meet u
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    posted on Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:06PM  [Report]
    hello there !!!?
  • posted on Tuesday, Mar 17, 2009 8:45AM  [Report]
    Just to say hi and wishing you well and healthy always. Be happy. Be jolly. Carry on with your good work.
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    hello there.
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    posted on Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 10:17AM  [Report]
    profile pic looks like a scene from crouching tiger hidden dragon almost
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    Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family! Cheers!
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    hi
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    posted on Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 1:10PM  [Report]
    Greeting from Shanghai...keep shooting and have fun with it. Best.
  • posted on Sunday, Jul 6, 2008 11:42PM  [Report]
    hi
  • posted on Wednesday, Jun 4, 2008 5:13PM  [Report]
    Wow! You have some amazing blogs about your production! Lots of pics, too....that's greatly appreciated! =)
  • Official artist 
    posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 10:44AM  [Report]
    thanks for the add !!! cheers ... hope to see u again soon !!!
  • Official artist 
    posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 2:49AM  [Report]
    hey, greetings from Ukraine! so glad to meet U here, its great honor for me! Ur great- and , wow- U did great job!
  • posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:41AM  [Report]
    Hi... dropping in for a visit! =)
  • posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 11:25AM  [Report]
    qiu jin is looking better and better!!! looking forward to seeing it!
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