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TimeDoc. Documentary Film Production Co.,Ltd was officially established in 2001, with its headquarters in Shenzhen. The company operates across both the film and publishing industries. It is one of the earliest companies in China to specialize in biographical publishing as well as the investment and production of documentaries. For over 25 years, TimeDoc has remained dedicated to capturing the stories of people who represent the spirit of the times.
TimeDoc’s productions have earned numerous prestigious awards in China and abroad. Its co-produced documentary series An Exchange on China, presented in partnership with Discovery Channel, won the Silver Award at the 45th Telly Awards.[1]. The company’s founder participated in the production of the TV series The Grand Mansion Gate. TimeDoc’s investment in the documentary The Chinese Mayor received the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival[2] and the Golden Horse Award for Best Documentary[3]. The documentary DNA Dreams won the top prize at the 5th Life and Science Festival in 2013, and The Earthquake was awarded the Remi Gold Award at the Houston International Film Festival.
In publishing, TimeDoc has collaborated with CITIC Press and The Commercial Press to launch the TimeDoc MOOK (Magazine & Book) series. This innovative “documentary on paper” format combines portrait photography, narrative writing, and video elements. Since its debut in 2021, the series has annually highlighted the stories of ten influential figures from the worlds of technology, business, the humanities, and the arts—offering a rich, multidimensional portrait of contemporary life. The company has also planned and published over ten books, including Chinese at Harvard, Wang Shi Said, The Story of Chu Shijian, Immigrants and the Sea, Sea Shenzhen, and Shenzhen Memory, exploring the spirit of the times through personal stories and creating a distinctive publishing style.
Invested Projects
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The Chinese Mayor (Chinese: 中国市长), original title Datong (大同), centers on Geng Yanbo, the former mayor of Datong and current mayor of Taiyuan, portraying his ambitious reforms during his tenure in Datong — a city traditionally reliant on the coal industry. The film captures his efforts to transform the city through large-scale urban renewal and controversial policy changes.
The Chinese Mayor won the Best Documentary Award at the 2015 Golden Horse Awards[4] and the Grand Jury Prize at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival[5].
Productions
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Documentary Series An Exchange on China
[edit]To help the international community better understand China in the new era, the China Institute for Innovation & Development Strategy, in collaboration with Discovery Channel and TimeDoc. Documentary Film Production, launched the Understanding China documentary series titled An Exchange On China.
This six-episode series explores a range of topics, each thoughtfully crafted around key areas of global interest and the perspectives through which international audiences view China. Each episode starts with a conversation between a seasoned thinker and a young guest, fostering meaningful dialogue across generations and cultures. Through compelling real-world case studies, the series connects China’s development journey with broader global trends, portraying a nation that is creating new opportunities for the world through its own transformation.
The series was awarded the Silver Award for Documentary at the 45th Annual Telly Awards in the United States[6]
The Earthquake
[edit]The Earthquake (Chinese: 遵道) tells the story of the devastation caused by the Sichuan earthquake, its impact on society, and the process of post-disaster reconstruction—narrated through the experiences of three families.
The film was awarded the Gold Remi Award at the 2016 Houston International Film Festival.
The Rookies' Dream
Everyone starts as a rookie, but deep down, each one dreams of becoming an expert.
In 2013, a team of amateur climbers led by Yu Liang, the President of Vanke, reached Everest Base Camp. After a month and a half of intensive training, the team successfully summited Mount Everest, conquering the world’s highest peak at 8,844 meters.
The Furthering of 8848
[edit]On the road to the summit of Everest, some press on while others turn back.
At 8,848 meters, the highest point on Earth—what truly awaits you at the top?
In May 2010, Wang Shi, along with BGI Chairman Wang Jian and four others, successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest. Their climb was part of the “Zero Kilometer to Everest” environmental initiative, during which they also carried the World Expo flag to the highest point on the planet.
Publications
[edit]The year 2020, marked by the global outbreak of COVID-19, was a time of unprecedented challenges and complexity. In this extraordinary era, “documentation” became a defining theme.
TimeDoc Mook Series (2020: Against the Light) follows the stories of six individuals who, in the face of adversity, chose to move against the tide—pushing forward in defiance of the darkness to uphold life, hope, and resilience.
This book is a richly illustrated biographical collection profiling 12 prominent figures of our time. Through the stories of key individuals from the worlds of business, art, science, and culture, it seeks to outline a broader portrait of our era.
The 12 featured individuals include: Yu Liang, Executive Vice President of Vanke; Yin Ye, CEO of BGI Group; Guo Baochang, director of The Grand Mansion Gate; artist Xu Bing; documentary director Li Chengcai; writer Xu Zhiyuan; photographer Xiao Quan; Vikram Channa, Vice President of Discovery Channel Asia-Pacific; Guan Chenghe, Professor of Urban Science and Policy at NYU Shanghai; Tan Yiliang, Chairman of Zhongda Group and founder of Joru Group; Zhan Zhongwen, Professor of Geophysics Seismological Laboratory at Caltech; and Dai Hualailang, founder of biotech company New Frontier Bio.
Featuring legendary investor Charlie Munger on the cover, this book highlights 12 pioneering figures who are shaping the tides of global transformation.
Among them are Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and a lifelong advocate of continuous learning; Wang Chuanfu, founder of BYD and a trailblazer in technological innovation; and Han Bicheng, founder of BrainCo, one of the leading tech entrepreneurs emerging from Hangzhou’s rising innovation scene.
Through in-depth interviews and vivid storytelling, the book weaves together their journeys into a rich and layered portrait—reflecting the spirit and pulse of our time.
Featuring renowned host and media figure Yang Lan on the cover, this book profiles 10 exceptional individuals who helped define the future in 2024.
Among the featured figures are Xie Weishan, founder of Kmind Strategy Consulting, who pioneers Chinese-style strategic innovation; Yang Lan, CEO of Sun Media Group, who builds cultural bridges between China and the world; Liu Cheng, founder of Eureka Therapeutics, who is using CAR-T therapy to target and eliminate solid tumors; and Leng Bingchuan, a contemporary artist and poet who carves life into art through his unique “Engraved Ink” style.
Their stories come together to form a thought-provoking portrait of spiritual strength in a time of transformation.
References
[edit]- ^ "An Exchange on China - 2024 Silver Winner". Telly Awards. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Sundance Film Festival (2015)". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Golden Horse Film Festival (2015)". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Golden Horse Film Festival (2015)". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Sundance Film Festival (2015)". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "An Exchange on China - 2024 Silver Winner". Telly Awards. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ 晶报 (2021-03-02). "深圳制片人洪海出版新书《2020·逆光》以6组人物故事记录不平凡的2020年". k.sina.cn. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ 洪海 (2021). 《时代纪录1》逆光·2020. 中信出版社. ISBN 9787521726626.
- ^ "《时代纪录·2》". www.ewen.co. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ 《时代纪录2》. 格致出版社上海人民出版社. 2022. ISBN 9787543233751.
- ^ 洪海 (2023). 《时代纪录3》. Dong fang chu ban zhong xin. ISBN 978-7-5473-2289-5.
- ^ 《时代纪录4》. ISBN 9787100248310.
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