In July this year, the renowned producer Yang Cheng was invited by the 2024 Maritime Guangdong Young Director Support Program to serve as a mentor at its inaugural Short Film Training Camp in Guangzhou. In art films, Yang has consistently prioritized "quality over quantity" in his work and achieved remarkable accomplishments. With a background in journalism, he has long been engaged in film culture reporting and criticism, offering deep insights into the film industry.

Film is both an art and a business, a blend of ideals and reality. As a producer, Yang particularly understands the need for balance. His primary advice to young directors is simple: "Establish a healthy relationship with the film", allowing it to nourish you rather than drain you.

今年7月，知名制片人杨城应山海计划的邀请来到广州，以导师身份参加首届山海训练营。在艺术电影领域，杨城一直保持着“少而精”的作品输出，并且取得了瞩目的成就。新闻学出身的他，亦长期进行电影文化报道和影评写作，对电影行业有着深刻的观察和洞见。

电影是艺术也是生意，是理想也是现实。作为制片人，杨城尤其明白平衡的重要性。他给青年导演的第一个建议，就是“跟电影建立一个健康的关系”——从电影中获得滋养，而不是消耗自己。#2024山海计划 #回到小镇 #山海训练营

翻译｜蔡燕娣

审校｜罗洁

终审｜程敏苏