Yangzhou City Timeless Culture   15 Sep 2013

RELEASE: Yangzhou – A City of Timeless Culture

During our shoot in April we collected some great images of Yangzhou in Jiangsu Province.

This 30 minute film is eye candy for anyone interested in learning about the city, which is small modern, yet romantic town laced with classic architecture, some of the most beautiful women in China, and great places to eat. It was a stronghold for some of China’s most famous artists in the past and a vacation destination for emperors.

Chris Nebe sits with Mr. Xie, who kindly opened the doors of Yangzhou to our crew.

Chris Nebe sits with Mr. Xie, who kindly opened the doors of Yangzhou to our crew.

 

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A wonderful dinner, discussing the shoot.

 

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Chris and JJ with new friends after a great evening.

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Josh Miller is the 3am ninja. Notice his intense enthusiasm.

 

Every day, Buddhist monks and nuns wake for 3am prayer that lasts for 2 hours.

Every day, Buddhist monks and nuns wake for 3am prayer that lasts for 2 hours.

 

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Shortly after filming early morning prayer at the Buddhist Temple.

 

Filming a morning sequence in Yangzhou

Filming a morning sequence in Yangzhou.

 

The Chinese take breakfast very seriously. In Yangzhou, this is taken from one of the most famous 'bowze' houses in Jiangsu.

The Chinese take breakfast very seriously. In Yangzhou, food is of particular importance. This is taken from one of the most famous ‘bowze’ houses in Jiangsu.

 

Yangzhou's city center at night.

Yangzhou’s city center at night.

 

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The lady in the middle is an incredibly skilled puppeteer who performs the ancient opera of Face Changing. This is not typically done with puppets.

 

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See what I mean?

 

White night. Destroying it with Yangzhou in the background.

White night. Destroying it with Yangzhou in the background.

 

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Oat in a boat…

 

Yangzhou's newest heart-throbs. This cubs were a COMPLETE joy to film and hang out with.

Yangzhou’s newest heart-throbs. This cubs were a COMPLETE joy to film and hang out with.

 

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One of my favorite life moments.

 

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Chef Nebe, Sous Chef Osbun, and Saucier Miller.

 

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Joshes Lim and Miller working on a side project… “Laowai Love”

 

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The crew with our buddy Noah [under my foot]. He was a great production assistant and didn’t deserve this kind of treatment.

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Thanks Yangzhou. We hope to return again for all the awesome food and beauty.