《追梦南半球》是一部描述新西兰三位华人移民毕业生，如何在异国他乡克服文化差异、职场挑战与种种羁绊，最终以努力不放弃和敬业的精神融入当地，并赢得了主流社会的认可。他们以最后的成功，证明了最好的自己的励志故事。
《追梦南半球》是”纽国创业人″系列的元素之一。剧组人员历时4年，横跨了疫情，不言放弃，砥砺前行，终于成就了该片。并在5月2日下午，在奥克兰UUNZ学院内的”路易·艾黎″纪念馆的电影院举行了试播品鉴-既参观“路易·艾黎”纪念馆活动。
参加活动的有，该剧剧组人员和对该剧有重大贡献的嘉宾们以及”华页”、”新西兰播报″、”牧归人传媒”、”新西兰报”媒体代表等30多人观看了该剧。
当香港顶尖电影摄影导师王宝民老师、新西兰生希慈善基金会主席陈安生，以及″ 路易·艾黎″纪念馆资深顾问Cathy Zhang和太平绅士Steven黄，甚至在场的本地影视界人士等，得知全剧人员无一专业，都是非正式的兼职素人，且从未涉足过影视领域时，都觉得非常惊讶，为这部剧的全体人员竖起了大拇指。
尤其是黄宝民老师，盛赞这个不专业的团队，演出了自己的风格和风彩。并表示故事内容虽然没有以一个主轴故事展开，但也算把三位年轻主人翁该序述的事情交代清楚了。
太平绅士Steven 黄和一位本地影视人John观看后，他们也认为影片拍得非常好。Steven说，想不到还让大家有“一直追着看下去到底发生了什么”的感觉。影片中的中外演员全都是第一次参加电影拍摄，却个个演得唯妙唯俏，真是意外。
而有着40年媒体经验的资深媒体人《华页》老板苏文德，甚至离开后还特意致电点评了他认为该片其中一个比较有亮点的情节。
对于观众的这些赞扬，无疑对整个参与该剧的人员来说是一种强大的动力和鼓舞。参与该剧的所有人都知道，也许这些赞扬是来自对他们的鼓励才这样说。尤其是来自香港顶尖的摄影导师黄宝民老师。可以说，他所参与拍摄和指导拍摄的影片都大片，所以他的到来，剧组人员是有压力的，尤其是编剧Susan老师。尽管在开场时介绍了剧组情况，并希望观众带包容心观看，但她仍然心情紧张。
面对大家的赞评，剧组人员都非常激动，他们感谢嘉宾们对这部片的肯定和包容。更感谢来自这部片初始的强力推动者:″新西兰妇女联合基金会”和著名制片人/导演/配音员林桦老师、”八.一电影制片厂”制片主任/化妆师鲁芳老师。还有著名香港喜剧之王周星驰御用导演李力持老师，以及获多个国际奖项的著名香港导演/制片人/监制高志森老师，和著名演员刘备老师等的大力支持和指导，甚至参演，才得以让这部片没有半途而废。
试播当天，大家也参观了伟大的革命家、教育家、国际友人”路易·艾黎”纪念馆。了解他为中国革命事业毕生奉献的感人事迹。关于″路易·艾黎″也许很多人只略知其人，但却不知他对中国革命和建设所付出的伟大之处。通过这次在”路易·艾黎″纪念馆资深顾问Cathy Zhang女士的讲解下，使大家对”路易·艾黎″这个传奇的人物，以及他跨越政治隔阂，在抗日战争时期支援中国抗战，和以”手脑并用″为口号，创办了″工合″，和培黎技术学校等感人事迹有了更深刻的了解。
“路易·艾黎”为中国的无私奉献与大爱精神感动了在场的所有人。他的故事 ，更承载着一段跨越时空的深厚情谊。也是新西兰友人”路易·艾黎”与中国这片土地结下的不解之缘，和在他心中永不褪色的眷恋。
通过珍贵历史资料与影像介绍，嘉宾及观众深刻感受到了这位“工合之父”对中国人民的赤诚之心，以及他推动中新友好交流的历史贡献。
Inspiring Immigration Story 《Chasing Dreams in the Southern Hemisphere》 — Pilot Screening and Feedback Session
The 《Chasing Dreams in the Southern Hemisphere》production team worked tirelessly over four years, persisting through the COVID-19 pandemic without giving up. Their dedication and perseverance finally brought the film to completion. On the afternoon of May 2nd, a pilot screening and appreciation event was held at the cinema inside the Rewi Alley Memorial Hall at UUNZ Institute of Business in Auckland—alongside a guided tour of the memorial itself.
In attendance were the film’s production team, special guests who had made significant contributions to the project, and over 30 representatives from media outlets including 《Mandarin Pages》, 《New Zealand Report》, 《The Shepherd Media》, and The 《New Zealand Papers》.
《Chasing Dreams in the Southern Hemisphere》 is one of the featured elements in the 《Entrepreneurs of New Zealand》 series. The film’s completion—after four years of effort and perseverance through the pandemic—is a testament to the spirit of dedication among the team. The pilot screening and memorial visit on May 2nd marked a major milestone for the project.
Guests at the event, including top Hong Kong cinematography mentor Mr. Po Man Wong, Chairman of the New Hope Charitable Foundation Mr. Anson Chen, Senior Consultant of the Rewi Alley Memorial Hall Ms. Cathy Zhang, Justice of the Peace Mr. Steven Huang, as well as members of New Zealand’s local film industry, were all astonished to learn that none of the cast and crew had professional backgrounds in film. Every participant was a part-time amateur with no prior experience in the film industry. Their impressive work drew heartfelt praise from all attendees.
Mr. Po Man Wong in particular commended the team, saying that despite being non-professionals, they were able to express a unique style and vibrant spirit through their performances. He noted that while the story may not have unfolded along a single main narrative thread, it still successfully conveyed the stories and journeys of the three young protagonists.
Although the film doesn’t unfold through a single narrative thread, it successfully presents and explains the key stories of its three young protagonists.
Justice of the Peace Steven Huang and local film professional John Albert after viewing the pilot, both praised the film as exceptionally well-made. Steven noted that he hadn’t expected it to be so engaging—“you just want to keep watching to see what happens next,” he said. Remarkably, all the Chinese and non-Chinese actors in the film were first-time performers, yet their acting was vivid and convincing—an unexpected surprise.
Veteran media figure Mr. Wende Su, owner of the 《Mandarin Pages》, with 40 years of industry experience, even made a special phone call after the event to comment on what he saw as one of the film’s standout scenes.
Such enthusiastic praise from the audience undoubtedly served as strong encouragement and motivation for the entire production team. Everyone involved understood that some of the compliments might have been said in a spirit of support and encouragement—especially considering the presence of Mr. Po Man Wong, a top cinematography instructor from Hong Kong. With his long history of working on major productions, his involvement created a sense of pressure for the team, particularly for the screenwriter, Ms. Susan Li. Although Susan gave an introduction at the beginning to explain the background of the production and asked the audience to watch with understanding and compassion, she still felt nervous.
Faced with such positive feedback, the production team was thrilled and deeply grateful for the guests’ affirmation and understanding of the film.
Special thanks were also extended to the early champions of the film: the Chinese Women Association of New Zealand, the renowned producer/director/voice actor Ms. Hua Lin, and Ms. Fang Lu, producer and makeup artist at “August First Film Studio”. Thanks also go to acclaimed Hong Kong director Lik-chi Lee known for directing many of Stephen Chow’s classic comedies—renowned award-winning Hong Kong director/producer Chi Sum Ko, and veteran actor Bei Liu. With their strong support, guidance, and even participation, the project was able to avoid being abandoned mid-way.
On the day of the pilot screening, attendees also visited the Rewi Alley Memorial Hall, commemorating the great revolutionary, educator, and international friend. They learned about his lifelong dedication to China’s revolutionary cause. While many may have heard of Rewi Alley, few fully understand the magnitude of his contributions to China’s revolution and development. Through the insightful explanations by Cathy Zhang, senior consultant of the Memorial Hall, attendees gained a deeper appreciation for this legendary figure, who bridged political divides during the Second Sino-Japanese War to support China’s resistance effort. His founding
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