MORE ABOUT THE FILM

Over the summer of 2007, three young people - one Chinese, one American and one English - traveled to China to investigate common misconceptions about the potential for mass-scale sustainable construction there. Over 65 people were interviewed and filmed in 9 cities within 9 weeks. The results of this trip are both eye-opening and inspiring.

The Green Dragon Documentary Film portrays the sheer scale of China’s construction industry while engaging the viewer in the reality of how this industry works. It also provides an in-depth discussion of the barriers and opportunities for China to ‘go green’. High level developers present their experiences alongside government officials, product manufacturers, architects and lawyers. Many of these people are leading the green building movement in China. They know the realities and they know how to succeed.
		This map shows the 9 cities visited. From north to south; Harbin, Beijing, Tianjin, Qingdao, Lianyungang, Suzhou, Cixi, Shanghai, Shenzhen.

	“This film provides a rare window into the story of the biggest building boom in human history. It has been an unforgettable experience and an honor to have had the opportunity to make this film.” - CAROLINE HARRISON, CREATIVE DIRECTOR/CO-PRODUCER/EDITOR
	“Before making this film I had no idea of what an amazing journey I was embarking on. I had been told that over half the world’s construction takes place in this one country, but only when you see it do you believe it.” - MAX PERELMAN, RESEARCH DIRECTOR/CO-PRODUCER
	“I am Chinese. I know China intimately. Yet only through making this film did my eyes open to the need for sustainable construction. As a result of making this film, my life has changed.” - RIVER YUN LU, LOCALIZATION DIRECTOR/CO-PRODUCER

As with all good films, there are a hundred stories to tell for every final shot. This was no exception. Here is a behind the scenes look at the making of The Green Dragon...

Filming at the Mima Cafe		A typical interview set-up
A typical sight - gathering information from local government officials		Caroline in her pollution mask, taking her chances for a good shot
Caroline not blending in again		Caroline outside the Qingdao ecoblock site, in her element
Dangling the $6,000 camera out the window just for that perfect shot		A quick self-portrait
Learning about Jason Hu's One Planet Living community		Living it up with the locals on a rural farm visit
Lost in Shanghai		Max after that man at the massage place cupped him a few times
The team setting up interviews in a corner Starbucks in Shenzhen		Max behind-the-scenes at a conference
Our localization expert at work		River on stage at a conference
River roasting in the interview light		River taking a well-earned rest while waiting for an interviewee in Beijing
Caroline and tripod - not handbag.		Max caught in the spotlight climbing atop the roof of a highrise in search of the perfect shot
The typical interview setup - Caroline on the camera, Max interviewing, and River correcting him
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