22 August 2025

A Book Talk with Joan Chen — Magic Fish

“Human life is like a catfish—always humble and small, yet resiliently alive. Amid the ordinary moments, we hold onto hope for miracles to unfold.” — Joan Chen, Magic Fish From her childhood in Shanghai to forging her path alone in a distant land, from emerging onto the cinematic stage with the film Youth to gracing classics such as The Little Flower and The Last Emperor, actress and filmmaker Joan Chen employs her delicate, vivid storytelling to invite readers into her treasured memories through her autobiographical collection, Magic Fish, during the book talk. Beginning with her personal growth, she offers an intimate glimpse into the myriad lives shaped by the tides of history, revealing a remarkable and profound journey of life—rich with depth, resilience, and luminous grace.
14 July 2025

CGTN interviews JMSC Director Professor Ruby Yang

China Global Television Network (CGTN) recently interviewed JMSC director Professor Ruby Yang on her transition from an Academy Award-winning filmmaker to JMSC's director, AI and documentary filmmaking education, and JMSC's position as a connector for Mainland China and global media and film education.
23 May 2025

JMSC GenAI and Documentary Projects Win at Infinite Frames Film Festival

Three JMSC projects competed, with two taking home top prizes at this year's Infinite Frames: Students’ Short Film Festival! 1st Place: When the Bell Rings | Short Documentary– Sizhe Ruan, Candice Fu, and Wendy Song (MJ, 2024) 3rd Place: Gone with the Sea | GenAI Short– Winnie Wong, Yannie Huang, Edith Liu (MJ) Nomination: Emma’s Magic Brush | GenAI Short– Andi Li, Junjia Huang, Zhouquan Li (MJ-DFS)
8 May 2025

JMSC Students Featured in FCCHK Student Photo Exhibition

The Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hong Kong, @fcchkfcc hosted a reception for their annual "Hong Kong, my Home!" student photo exhibition! From portraits to landmarks, four of our BJ students, Chloe Auffray, Meko Hung Yee Ning, Denise Tang Ramos, Samra Zulfaqar, and MJ student Timon Johnson, truly captured the essence of our city.
6 May 2025

BJ Alumni Earns HKU Distinguished Service to the Community Award

Congratulations to Alysha Bibi (BJ 2025) on winning HKU's Distinguished Service to the Community award in recognition of her dedication to giving back to the community. Reflecting on the significance of community service, Bibi said, "It's the lives you touch, the hearts you inspire, and the communities you uplift, no matter the size of your impact."