We are proud to have won the Best Canadian Documentary AWARD at the Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toronto Independent Festival (@cyrus.monthlyfestival)
We are proud to have received the Award of Merit: Documentary Short at the IndieFEST Film Awards for our documentary.
“Whatever is left, it has to be protected,” says Jimmy Chan, a Chinese community leader after Quebec and Montreal announced that the city’s Chinatown will be designated a heritage site, protected from vanishing further. Felisha Adam reports. By Felisha Adam Posted Jan 24, 2022, 5:03PM EST. Last Updated Jan 24, 2022, 6:29PM EST. Montreal’s Chinatown, which was established in 1902, is now being deemed a heritage… Read More »Montreal’s Chinatown recognized as heritage site (CityNews)
Our film screened at the Zensa Media International film festival (fourth edition), where our documentary received the Best Documentary prize Winner 2021 award. A big thanks to everyone for attending our screening!
By: Stuart Nulman – info@mtltimes.ca | mtltimes publication Saving Chinatown – It’s difficult to see a city, suburb or neighbourhood become the victim of age, neglect, apathy and multi-million-dollar real estate development that can easily hinder or harm its heritage, or even worse, obliterate its existence that would render it just a slowly faded memory. That was the case of Montreal’s Chinatown district. A vital… Read More »MTLtimes: Jimmy Chan delivers wake-up call with new documentary “Saving Chinatown”
By: Montreal Chinese Community United Centre Shooting started three years ago to commemorate the dead predecessors in Chinatown; Chinatown is being eroded by major developers; and during the pandemic, Asian hatred incidents gave the film new connotations. The feature-length documentary “Saving Chinatown – The Descendants of the Dragon, Saving Chinatown” filmed by Montreal native Jimmy Chan is being screened at the Canada China International Film… Read More »Documentary “Save Chinatown” Director Jimmy Chan: If the Chinese unite, Montreal Chinatown will not disappear
A special film screening was held on October 23, 2021, in Montreal for the 6th edition of the Canada-China International Film Festival for Jimmy Chan’s latest documentary “Saving Chinatown – Rise of the Dragons”. The screening concluded with a Q&A session with Jimmy and his film crew to answer questions from the audience about their experiences filming the documentary during the pandemic and the challenges… Read More »Third Special Screening at CCIFF
Montreal Gazette: New documentary reflects resolve of Chinatown’s residents/merchants to ward off gentrification pressures and keep community alive and vibrant. By: Bill Brownstein • Montreal Gazette Publishing It didn’t take long for U.S. comedian Bobby Slayton to familiarize himself with Montreal. An epicure of sorts, he was taken aback by the city’s Chinatown. “What Chinatown?” he screeched when asked his impression. “More like China-block-and-a-half!” That was nine… Read More »Brownstein: Jimmy Chan is on a mission to save Montreal’s Chinatown
A special film screening was held on October 16, 2021, in Toronto for the 6th edition of the Canada-China International Film Festival for Jimmy Chan’s latest documentary “Saving Chinatown – Rise of the Dragons”. The screening concluded with a Q&A session with Jimmy and his film crew to answer questions from the audience about their experiences filming the documentary during the pandemic and the challenges… Read More »Toronto Screening at CCIFF
A Successful Premiere! A special film screening was held on October 2, 2021, for the 6th edition of the Canada-China International Film Festival, in hybrid format. Filmmaker Jimmy Chan’s latest documentary, “Saving Chinatown – Rise of the Dragons” premiered at the Scotiabank Cinema in Montreal from 10am to 12pm. It was a huge success with all tickets sold out. The support was amazing. The screening… Read More »Premiere at Canada-China International Film Festival