Judy Lee joins with Obscure Productions for "Polluted"

The short film POLLUTED, directed by Li Pingru (Judy Lee) is a short film about crossing boundaries in modern China, where many things are forbidden -- Including shooting this film.



POLLUTED is a narrative fiction short film that could be ripped from the pages of the news. Except that the news is censored in China. When a disaster happens in China, local reporters are forbidden to report and international reporters are blocked from the region.
POLLUTED follows JIM, an expatriate journalist committed to making a photographic expose about an ecological disaster in Northern China. It has been forbidden from local media and foreign press are restricted from traveling to this area.
Jim enlists Zheng Yi "Jenny", a local college student, as his translator to travel to the site of a chemical spill in a small North China village that has been officially denied by the local government. He is determined to get the story to the international media at all costs. His student translator fears the repercussions for her assistance to this foreigner. She is strengthened by the foreigner's convictions and drive and together they cross the restricted boundary to get his story.
When Jenny succumbs to her attraction for this handsome young reporter, she discovers that they have crossed other restricted boundaries as well.

Judy Lee (Li Pingru) is an international award winning India filmmaker who currently works in Shanghai. She studied "digital filmmaking and directing in The TV & Film School of China Media University. Judy was the China Representative of Sandy Frank Entertainment Inc. in Shanghai, sourcing and distributing TV programs for its US head office based in New York. Now she works as director for Hansheng Media (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.

Filmography (as produced and director)
1.Chengdu Graffiti (Documentary) Semi-finalist of 39th Houston Int’l Film Festival.
2.The Psychologist and His Client (Short drama, winner of the Platinum Award for Edit-short of the 40th Houston Int’l Film Festival.
3.A View to A Kill (Short drama, winner of the First Place of the 4th Meiwenti Shanghai Int’l Short Film Contest.
4.White Rose Requiem (Short drama, screened in 13rd New York Int’l Independent Film & Video Festival; Semi-finalist of 2008 Hollywood Action/Cut Short Film Competition)

About OBSCURE PRODUCTIONS

Obscure Productions is founded to make international films within the China market. Few foreign filmmakers can successfully take advantage of the cost savings in China or can produce stories that resonate within the Chinese culture. Few Chinese filmmakers can make films that are accessible to an international audience. That is our niche.

We are a Shanghai-based film and video production company with experience in both documentary and narrative film as well as corporate video. We work with and support the community of independent Chinese and Expatriate fIlm makers.

Beijing Short Play Festival is "Causing a Commotion"

Looking for something to do in Beijing or a reason to fly there? well here you go.

Welcome to come see some unforgettable shows in Beijing made by foreigners! And - a great opportunity to catch up! I'm directing Rainbow Carp, and acting in The Trial, The Chameleon, The Diaries of Adam and Eve: The Musical, and RENT a White Guy: The Musical. It's gonna be awesome! Look forward to see you there! Please Forward Widely!! --------------------------- BINSPF Beijing International New Short Play Festival 2011 edition: Fish out of Water JAN 6-16 (Thurs-Sun) 7:30pm PENGHAO THEATRE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! 13520450019 beijingtheatre@gmail.com www. bitebeijing.com Facebook EVENT BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2010 – With the Year of the Rabbit bouncing into view, BITE’s 3rd Annual Beijing International New Short Play Festival is in the starting blocks! The theme of this year's festival is “Fish Out of Water”— funny and touching stories about the disorientation, and the comedy, that is inevitably generated when people try to come to terms with a culture different from their own. A number of the plays in the festival are about foreigners trying to come to terms with life in China, but there is also a love story inspired by Mark Twain, a bunch of people trapped on a train, a melodramatic South American medium… and some great songs. BINSPF Festival Director Anna Grace says: “Most of these stories are about life as it is really lived in Beijing. I was amazed by the response we had when we sent out our call for plays. We had 24 submissions and have chosen 16 terrific new plays, including one play written in Chinese and another by a 15 year-old Pakistani schoolboy who has been living in China for just five months.” This year’s festival, which opens January 6, will run over eight nights until January 16 and will see 15 directors, 12 playwrights and dozens of actors compete for attention on the blackbox stage at Peng Hao Theatre, located in the hutong area off trendy Nanluoguxiang shopping district. With Grace’s impulsion, the BINSPF Festival has grown in leaps and bounds over the past three years. There were just six plays in the first short play festival in May 2009, staged over two days. The following year featured eight original plays plus a musical. This year’s edition has doubled to 16 plays, including three musicals. BINSPF Marketing Director Daniel Cotterall says: “There will be different plays on different nights… with some real jewels among them. And, what’s more, they’re home-grown jewels!” BINSPF is a theatre festival of Beijingers, by Beijingers, and for Beijingers!” Awards will be given for “Best of the Fest” with prizes in acting, directing, and writing. Audiences and judges will decide the winners and a ceremony will be held on the last day of the festival. Faithful to its customer-friendly policy, BITE will be offering a festival pass at a very modest 100 RMB for those who book in advance, or 80 RMB for students. The pass gives theatregoers entrance on three different evenings so that they can sample a wide a range of plays. Those who wish to enjoy only one evening of entertainment, tickets are only 50RMB and 30RMB for students. For more information about the Festival, visit www.bitebeijing.com, email beijingtheatre@gmail.com, or call 136 2123 8655 For tickets, call Samantha 135 2045 0019 BINSPF in the news: http://beijing.globaltimes.cn/culture/2010-11/596589.html FESTIVAL LINE UP: Thurs, Jan 6 at 7:30pm Causing a Commotion written and directed by Luciana B Veit--Preparing for guests can prove exhausting for a quiet couple… Rainbow Carp written by Ben Thompson, directed by Olga Gorshkova--Two foreigners meet in Beijing over steamed fish… Charles Atlas' Miracle System written by David Jacobi, directed by Anna Chonavec--A boy confuses self-improvement with fantasies of revenge… Ni Fa Feng Le Ma? Written and directed by Hugh Reed--Scottish rock legend Hugh Reed brings his unique one man show to life on the Beijing stage... The Diaries of Adam & Eve: The Musical original stage adaptation written by Anna Grace, translated by Gloria Su and Tao, directed by Anna Grace and Tao--Mark Twain gives voice to the “first couple” in a new musical version of the original love story… Fri, Jan 7 at 7:30pm The Trial written and directed by Gabriel Rodriguez Rico--One head is better than four in this exploration of love and loss… Camping Day written by Jorge Rios, directed by David Jacobi--A “typical” married couple have a lark in the woods… The Chameleon written by Ali Ahmed, directed by David Jacobi--Passengers trapped on a train must either condemn or absolve a criminal… Linda's Graduation written by Luciana B Veit, directed by Kirsten Klistch--Linda has just graduated from charm school and is on the lookout for a match… The Diaries of Adam & Eve: The Musical original stage adaptation written by Anna Grace, translated by Gloria Su and Tao, directed by Anna Grace and Tao--Mark Twain gives voice to the “first couple” in a new musical version of the original love story… Sat, Jan 8 at 7:30pm Causing a Commotion written and directed by Luciana B Veit--Preparing for guests can prove exhausting for a quiet couple… Rainbow Carp written by Ben Thompson, directed by Olga Gorshkova--Two foreigners meet in Beijing over steamed fish… Charles Atlas' Miracle System written by David Jacobi, directed by Anna Chonavec--A boy confuses self-improvement with fantasies of revenge… Ni Fa Feng Le Ma? Written and directed by Hugh Reed--Scottish rock legend Hugh Reed brings his unique one man show to life on the Beijing stage... The Diaries of Adam & Eve: The Musical original stage adaptation written by Anna Grace, translated by Gloria Su and Tao, directed by Anna Grace and Tao--Mark Twain gives voice to the “first couple” in a new musical version of the original love story… Sun, Jan 9 at 7:30pm The Trial written and directed by Gabriel Rodriguez Rico--One head is better than four in this exploration of love and loss… Camping Day written by Jorge Rios, directed by David Jacobi--A “typical” married couple have a lark in the woods… The Chameleon written by Ali Ahmed, directed by David Jacobi--Passengers trapped on a train must either condemn or absolve a criminal… Linda's Graduation written by Luciana B Veit, directed by Kirsten Klistch--Linda has just graduated from charm school and is on the lookout for a match… The Diaries of Adam & Eve: The Musical original stage adaptation written by Anna Grace, translated by Gloria Su and Tao, directed by Anna Grace and Tao--Mark Twain gives voice to the “first couple” in a new musical version of the original love story… Thurs, Jan 13 at 7:30pm Cast Out written and directed by Luciana B. Veit--Unable to decide if his wife is crazy or possessed, her husband calls in a psychotherapist and a medium… Struggle written and directed by Yu Gui Feng--A tragic accident becomes an opportunity for strength and courage… Weekly Acid Test written by Gabriel Rodriguez Rico, directed by Dawn Estes--Surveys can reveal more about the surveyor than the surveyed… RENT a White Guy: The Musical written by Anna Grace, directed by Anna Grace and Andrew Delo--Cult Musical TV show “Glee” meets Beijing in this story of fame, fortune, and failure in the Far East… Fri, Jan 14 at 7:30pm The Date written and directed by Elizabeth Ashforth--In the dating game, you just can’t rely on gossip… More or Less written by Daniel Cotterall, Cyril Cotterall, and Gloria Su, directed by Gloria Su--A man's logic comes up against something more powerful, the mind of woman… Jenny and Xiao Han written by David Jacobi, directed by Anna Chovanec--Stuck in a Beijing prison (their bedroom), two children learn to hate and trust each other… RENT a White Guy: The Musical written by Anna Grace, directed by Anna Grace and Andrew Delo--Cult Musical TV show “Glee” meets Beijing in this story of fame, fortune, and failure in the Far East… Sat, Jan 15 at 7:30pm Cast Out written and directed by Luciana B. Veit--Unable to decide if his wife is crazy or possessed, her husband calls in a psychotherapist and a medium… Struggle written and directed by Yu Gui Feng--A tragic accident becomes an opportunity for strength and courage… Weekly Acid Test written by Gabriel Rodriguez Rico, directed by Dawn Estes--Surveys can reveal more about the surveyor than the surveyed… RENT a White Guy: The Musical written by Anna Grace, directed by Anna Grace and Andrew Delo--Cult Musical TV show “Glee” meets Beijing in this story of fame, fortune, and failure in the Far East… Sun, Jan 16 at 7:30pm The Date written and directed by Elizabeth Ashforth--In the dating game, you just can’t rely on gossip… More or Less written by Daniel Cotterall, Cyril Cotterall, and Gloria Su, directed by Gloria Su--A man's logic comes up against something more powerful, the mind of woman… Jenny and Xiao Han written by David Jacobi, directed by Anna Chovanec--Stuck in a Beijing prison (their bedroom), two children learn to hate and trust each other… RENT a White Guy: The Musical written by Anna Grace, directed by Anna Grace and Andrew Delo--Cult Musical TV show “Glee” meets Beijing in this story of fame, fortune, and failure in the Far East… -- http://sites.google.com/site/beijingtheatre