The Herdsman

Creative Statement

A doomsday guardian rejects a perfect virtual paradise and chooses to protect the cradle of human civilization once again on the real wasteland.

Genre:

Sci-Fi, Drama

Director:

Zhao Bin

Screenwriter:

Pei Tianqi

Producer:

Zhang Yufei

Production Company:

Beijing Shanhai Yinghua Media Co., Ltd.

About the Director

Has 20 years of experience directing brand commercials in technology, fashion and other fields, several of which have become reference cases in brand marketing. Has a distinctive approach to audiovisual language. Experienced in production technology and workflows, combining visual elements and new technology with emotionally detailed storytelling. A science fiction enthusiast, currently developing a sci-fi series and a feature film.

About the Producer

Has 20 years of experience in brand communication and marketing, specializing in brand IP communication strategies delivered through mass media. Has created many campaigns for internet and technology brands including Tencent News, Xiaomi, JD.com and Alibaba. In recent years has focused on the use of AI in communications and on automating film and television production workflows. A science fiction enthusiast, currently developing several sci-fi series and features.

About the Screenwriter

Screenwriting credits: the animated film Blades of the Guardians (animation/action/martial arts); the short film It's Raining in Beijing (drama/family; director: Lai Kuan-lin), selected for the 4th Golden Rooster Cross-Strait, Hong Kong and Macao Youth Short Film Season; the short film Tropical Cyclone (family/drama; director: Chen Chuyi), selected for the 2021 Golden Rooster Young Directors Training Camp; the short-form series script YUMMY (sci-fi/drama), top 20 in the short series category of the 5th Wanda Pictures Elite+ Screenwriting Master Class; and the feature screenplay My Love, You Are Mine (psychological/romance/drama), selected for the Film Market of the 13th FIRST International Film Festival.