Tell us about your Telly Award winning piece. What’s the story behind it?

“The Wuyi Mountains Our National Park” uses stunning cinematography to showcase one of China’s five national parks—the Wuyi Mountains National Park—its breathtaking natural scenery, rare wildlife, and stories of harmony between people and nature. This is the birthplace of black tea. Centuries ago, Wuyi black tea crossed the oceans and changed the British tradition of afternoon tea. The pristine environment has nurtured world-class tea, while the locals’ way of making tea in tune with nature reflects their deep affection for the land.

What are you most proud of about this piece? What was your biggest challenge during production and how did you solve it?

One of the most memorable experiences was filming orchids. We were fortunate to follow local orchid experts and capture many unique species. The greatest challenge, however, was the number of snakes in the area. By rustling the grass ahead of us, we made sure to avoid being bitten during filming.

Do you have any advice to other filmmakers based on your career or your team’s approach to work?

To succeed in this field requires constant dedication and deep cultivation, as well as the ability to present scientific content in a vivid and story-driven way.

Can you share a behind the scenes story or fun fact about the making of your piece?

Our director and crew were all young people. At 2 a.m., we drove up a pitch-dark mountain road to reach the summit for a sunrise shoot. With sheer cliffs at our side, the journey was tough, but when we finally arrived and saw the Milky Way for the first time, the excitement was beyond words—a moment that revealed both the wonder of nature and the beauty of the universe.

Tell us about the most memorable response you got from this work.

In 2022, during the UN COP-15 Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, our film was screened there. One of the local audience members remarked that he had never imagined China had such beautiful national parks, and that he now wished to visit China in person.