Wuxi launches new Taobao Film and Television Academy

Manfred Wong, chairman of Hong Kong Film Awards Association, was appointed principal of Taobao Film and Television College. [Photo/eol.cn]

Wuxi's film and television scene is set for a boost with the newly-launched Taobao Film and Television Academy at Wuxi City College of Vocational Technology.

Sponsored by Wuxi Taobao Films Ltd, the Academy was set up in response to the industry's need for talent in broadcast media.

It offers three different majors, including radio, film and TV production, animation design and production, and character image design.

Manfred Wong, chairman of Hong Kong Film Awards Association, was appointed principal of Taobao Film and Television College. [Photo/eol.cn]

Manfred Wong, chairman of the Hong Kong Film Awards Association, was appointed as principal. At the Academy's opening ceremony on Nov 30, he expressed gratitude for his new position and hoped the college will nurture high caliber, well-rounded students for the future.

The Academy will also build one of Asia's largest film production studios, covering an area of 8,700 square meters and capable of accommodating 500 students to practice and produce there.

The first batch of students enrolled at Taobao Film and Television Academy in Sept this year.

One of the largest production studios for training film and television students will be built in Wuxi City College of Vocational Technology. [Photo/eol.cn]