Little Old Man and Cinema Production Background

In January 2011, actor Li Tao wrote and directed this film for his grandfather.

The director of this film, Li Tao, is a new generation actress in China. She has starred in the movies "Zhuanshan", "Where Are You" by Chopstick Brothers, "Ganglamedo", and "The Impeccable Master Ru Lin" etc.

Li Tao's grandfather is 82 years old this year and was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer by the hospital. Because his grandfather loves movies, in order to fulfill his dream of acting and prove his own worth; and in order to retain his grandfather forever with images, Li Tao began to plan to make a movie for his grandfather. When Li Tao tried to tell her grandpa about her bold idea on the phone, grandpa was very happy and agreed immediately. He also started exercising every day to prepare for the filming.

After more than a month, the script was completed. Li Tao found her friend: photographer Feng Feng. Feng Feng was moved by Li Tao's idea of ??making a movie for his elderly grandfather and agreed to participate for zero remuneration. This played a decisive role in the filming of "The Little Old Man and the Cinema" without any investment. With the participation of photographers and the support of more and more friends, this shooting project was officially established. Because there was no financial support, Li Tao spent his savings from many years of filming and returned to his hometown - Xin'an Town, Jiangyou City, Sichuan Province to start preparations.

The filming of the movie became a huge event in this remote Sichuan town! Many grandfathers and grandmothers enthusiastically signed up, and even many old men and women found the crew through the back door and wanted to participate. Grandpa helped find the other two main characters, both of whom have been his friends for many years. The projectionist is Li Tao's eldest father, the director of the neighborhood committee is his uncle, the demolition team leader is Yao Dad, the policeman is Third Dad, Grandpa Gao's wife is Li Tao's grandma, and the guest stars are all aunts and aunts

< p>Because the crew's funds are so tight, every staff member has to wear multiple hats. Li Tao is known as the Big Army because he combines ten positions including producer, producer, screenwriter, director, art, makeup, costume, coordinator, scene recorder, and actor. Photographers Feng Feng and Zhang Yang also serve as set workers and crew drivers; lighting engineers Yang Yang and Qi Zhen also serve as photography assistants and set workers. In such an environment, everyone is pushing their limits.

What supports everyone is the love for the elderly and the love for movies~~~~