Neighborhood archive screens at Yangpu Library
Residents see their oral histories premiere in a touring exhibition.
180+Cultural Programs
42Media Productions
28KAnnual Reach
16Partner Institutions
12Years in Yangpu
Our Mission
Culture and media for contemporary Shanghai
We connect heritage craft, independent publishing, and screen media to build inclusive creative pathways in Yangpu and across the city.
From documentary production to neighborhood arts residencies, Xiulian amplifies voices that shape Shanghai's cultural identity in the global creative economy.
Core Values
Principles behind every production and program
Heritage Forward
Honor Shanghai traditions while experimenting with new media forms.
Open Access
Workshops, archives, and screenings designed for diverse audiences.
Creative Integrity
Editorial independence and ethical storytelling in all commissions.
Community First
Residents and youth co-create programs in Yangpu neighborhoods.
Our Story
Xiulian in the Yangpu creative corridor
Founded to bridge traditional culture and modern media, we operate from Xiangyin Road as a hub for producers, educators, and artists serving Shanghai's creative industries.
Our team combines broadcast experience, museum partnerships, and festival curation to deliver programs that reach classrooms, studios, and public spaces throughout the district.
Timeline
Milestones along Xiangyin Road
- 2014 — Xiulian established as an independent culture media studio in Yangpu.
- 2017 — First youth documentary lab launches with district school partners.
- 2020 — Digital archive initiative preserves neighborhood oral histories.
- 2023 — Creative industry grant fund opens for emerging Shanghai filmmakers.
- 2026 — Expanded production suites open on Floor 5, Building 9.
Leadership
Stewards of culture and media in Shanghai
Executive Team
Guides strategy, partnerships, and major productions.
Creative Directors
Lead film, design, and exhibition commissions.
Community Curators
Co-design programs with Yangpu residents and schools.
Strategic Plan
2024–2028 creative industry priorities
Scale documentary and short-form production for Shanghai brands, museums, and public broadcast partners.
Expand heritage festivals, craft residencies, and cross-cultural exchange programs.
Deepen media literacy curricula with universities and Yangpu secondary schools.
Grants & Commissions
Support for Shanghai creators
We award project grants for film, publishing, and community arts aligned with our strategic plan and Yangpu cultural development goals.
Who can apply?
Independent artists, nonprofits, student collectives, and creative SMEs based in Shanghai.
What we fund
Documentary development, exhibition design, podcast series, and neighborhood cultural activations.
Review cycle
Biannual review; decisions within eight weeks of each deadline.
Culture & Heritage
Shanghai stories preserved and reimagined
We document intangible heritage, curate exhibitions, and produce public programs that connect Yangpu communities to the wider Shanghai cultural ecosystem.
64Heritage Projects
18Museum Partners
9Annual Festivals
240Archive Sessions
Media Production
Film, audio, and digital content from Yangpu
Our production team delivers documentaries, branded content, and educational media for clients across Shanghai's creative and corporate sectors.
Studios on Xiangyin Road include edit suites, sound booths, and green-screen capacity for rapid-turnaround projects and long-form series development.
Visual & Performing Arts
Stages and galleries for new work
We commission installations, theater adaptations, and interdisciplinary performances that reflect Shanghai's contemporary arts scene.
Gallery Series
Rotating exhibitions featuring Yangpu artists.
Stage Lab
Work-in-progress showcases for theater and dance.
Public Art
Neighborhood murals and site-specific installations.
Community Engagement
Culture belongs in every neighborhood
Pop-up screenings, maker markets, and oral-history walks invite Yangpu residents to participate in Shanghai's creative life.
Last season, community programs engaged more than 8,200 participants across libraries, parks, and district cultural centers.
Youth Programs
Next-generation Shanghai storytellers
Summer media camps, teen curatorial fellowships, and school residency programs build skills in filmmaking, design, and cultural research.
Hands-on documentary workshops for ages 14–18 with mentor filmmakers.
Brand and poster design intensives tied to local heritage themes.
Teens co-curate a public exhibition with professional curators.
Education & Media Literacy
Learning partnerships across Shanghai
University collaborations, teacher training, and classroom resources help students interpret media and participate in cultural production.
Partnerships
Collaborators across the creative economy
Museums & Archives
Joint exhibitions and digitization projects.
Broadcast & Streaming
Distribution for Xiulian-produced series.
Design Studios
Cross-disciplinary campaigns and identity work.
Governance
Accountable stewardship of cultural resources
Policies guide commissioning ethics, grant review, and financial oversight with annual independent audit.
Board & Advisors
Leaders from culture, media, and education
Our advisory council includes museum directors, producers, educators, and Yangpu community representatives who guide long-range priorities.
Transparency
Open processes, published outcomes
Financial reports
Audited statements and grant summaries available upon request.
Commission roster
Completed projects and partners listed after each production cycle.
Meeting minutes
Advisory council minutes posted within thirty days.
Impact Metrics
Measuring cultural reach in Shanghai
94%Program Satisfaction
76%Grant Completion
38Annual Productions
100%Audit Compliance
Annual Report
Year in review
Our latest report highlights production milestones, youth fellowship outcomes, and community festival attendance across Yangpu and greater Shanghai.
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Stories
Voices from the studio and the street
Youth documentary cohort completes first featurette
Student filmmakers debut work at a sold-out community screening.
News
Latest from Xiulian Culture Media
Grant cycle opens for Shanghai short-film makers
Applications accepted through July for development and post-production support.
Spring festival lineup announced
Twelve days of performances, markets, and media installations across Yangpu.
Events
Upcoming gatherings in Yangpu
08Jun
Shanghai Creative Industry Forum
Panels on media, design, and cultural policy at Xiangyin Road studios.
19Jul
Heritage Night Market
Food, craft demos, and outdoor screenings in Yangpu neighborhoods.
Resources
Guides, forms, and references
Yangpu & Shanghai
Creative district on the Huangpu River
Yangpu blends university innovation, industrial heritage, and vibrant neighborhoods — an ideal home for culture media enterprises serving greater Shanghai.
We collaborate with district planners and creative clusters to align cultural programming with urban renewal along the Xiangyin Road corridor.
Innovation Lab
Experimenting with immersive and interactive media
XR prototypes, interactive installations, and AI-assisted editing workflows help Shanghai creators test new formats before public release.
Production Studios
Facilities on Xiangyin Road
Floor 5, Building 9 hosts edit suites, recording booths, and flexible shoot spaces for Shanghai clients and Xiulian productions.
Members and grant recipients receive discounted booking rates and access to mentor technicians.
Festivals & Public Programs
Citywide celebrations of Shanghai culture
We produce and co-present festivals that combine live performance, food heritage, and media installations for audiences across Yangpu.
Digital Platforms
Streaming, podcasts, and online archives
Xiulian operates channels for documentary previews, podcast series, and searchable community archives reaching audiences beyond Shanghai.
Publishing & Print
Books, zines, and exhibition catalogs
Independent publishing projects document Shanghai neighborhoods, artist monographs, and festival catalogs with bilingual editions.
Archives & Collections
Preserving Yangpu cultural memory
Oral histories, photographs, and ephemera are cataloged for researchers, schools, and public programming across Shanghai.
Oral History
400+ recorded interviews with neighborhood elders.
Photo Archive
Digitized street and studio photography since 2010.
Research Access
Appointments for scholars and media students.
Contact
Reach the Xiulian team
Contact Information
Shanghai Xiulian Culture Media Co., Ltd.
Floor 5, Building 9, No.165, Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000 China
Guo Pan
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Xiulian Culture Bulletin
Seasonal updates on productions, festivals, grants, and Yangpu community programs across Shanghai.
Capital Campaign
Expand Shanghai's creative infrastructure
Support new studio equipment, youth media fellowships, and heritage archive digitization across Yangpu District.
Support the CampaignNamed recognition for major gifts. Contributions support nonprofit cultural programming in Shanghai.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I book studio time?
Contact our team with project dates and technical requirements; members receive priority scheduling.
Can students apply for grants?
Yes — student collectives and recent graduates may apply with a faculty or mentor reference.
Do you offer tours?
Monthly open studios on Xiangyin Road; group tours by appointment for schools and partners.
How can my company sponsor a festival?
Explore partnership tiers through our partnerships section or email our team directly.