Why Don't You Dance?

Creative Statement

Returning home after years of working in Beijing, Chen Jishi arrives just as her family is moving house and unexpectedly digs up a 'parentage mystery'. She starts filming vlogs to look into her parents' lives and find the truth.

Genre:

Drama, Comedy

Director:

Shi Xin

Screenwriter:

Shi Xin, Cai Zhiling

Producer:

Wang Yunzhi, Wang Shimiao

Production Company:

Sputnik Entertainment

About the Director

Young director with an MFA from Hong Kong Baptist University. The short film Unforgiven, which Shi Xin wrote and directed, won a silver award in the suspense short category at the 55th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. Has worked as executive director and in development on several feature and short films and commercial projects. Works with close attention to emotion and with humor, and aims to make films that combine genre with a generational perspective.

About the Producer

Wang Yunzhi: Head of the Sputnik Entertainment label. Previously worked at Bad Monkey Pictures, taking part in the development and production of several of director Ning Hao's film projects. Producing credits include The Last Director on Earth, Killing Time, When the World Rises, About 12 Days Earlier and Best Friends. Wang Shimiao: Co-founder of Sputnik Entertainment. Feature producing credits include When the World Rises, Belly Joy and Half a Serenade.

About the Screenwriter

Young screenwriter, graduated from the Beijing Film Academy. Credits include the films Another Day of Hope and Best Friends. Focuses on detail and characterization, giving the script emotional weight.