Dragon Footprints Wins Best Documentary Award

A new documentary on Jackie Chan, titled “Dragon Footprints”, has won the Best Documentary Award for charity mission at the 7th International Chinese Film Festival (ICFF) in Sydney.

The documentary focuses on Chan’s life story, and his dreams and passions in overcoming challenges on the road to success.

“Life is just like a movie! This is reflected in different aspects of life. To me, the most touching movie is sincere and heartfelt,” Chan told the audience in a video message.

While Chan is busy with his career, he still finds time to give back to society – the “Build a School for a Dollar” project is only one of his charity missions.

Chan always manages to stay positive, diligent, charitable, and grateful. He says his greatest feat is always making an effort to deliver maximum positive energy to the world.

Chan's hope for his documentary is to share the joy of charity. With a little courage, optimism, and kindness - everyone can follow in the path of the "Dragon Footprints."

Official US Embassy Tour in Canberra

If, as this blogger did, you take the official tour of the US Embassy in Canberra, Australia, you will very proudly get shown the carefully preserved 'Jackie Chan Room' which was the bedroom used by Jackie and a signed boxing bag left behind by Jackie when he lived there with his parents way back when they still worked at the embassy.

SOURCE: DARVEY DOWN UNDER BLOG

Australia Marine Reserves Video

Jackie donated some time to a video celebrating the formation of the world's largest marine reserve around Australia. You will find his segment at 3 min 57 (but watch the whole video too)

Jackie Accepts Invite from Aussie Police

Jackie accepts an invite from the Cambramatta Police to become a "Crime Fighting Ambassador". The Multicultural Liaison Officer Immanuel Choyce said that in recent years it has been shown that there is a significant improvement in law and order when police and the community work together. They have drafted Ambassadors from many other Asian cities and ethnicities because of the multi-cultural communities in Australia. Jackie said that contacting the police to report crime and to promote good public relations is very important and meaningful. He also said that many Chinese communities have a traditional fear of the police, and that the appointment of Ambassadors will help break the barrier between them and the police.

Multicultural Liaison Officer Immanuel Choyce contact person at the famous international movie star Jackie Chan, Hong Kong, Jackie Chan and the other party agreed to a card by the City Police District's fight crime ambassadors, to assist the police to promote crime prevention messages.

Superintendent Ray King City Police District Commander, Mr Chan accepted the invitation to welcome and support the implementation of the police to prevent crime and encourage the public to report crimes, and pointed out that the local part of the Asian people there are the traditional fear of the police, the establishment of ambassadors will help to break the police barrier.

Immanuel Choyce pointed out that the card market in recent years, significant improvement in law and order depends on the public and the police work together to combat crime and to actively fight crime, gathered most of the cards from Asian cities, including Chinese, Yue Yi, Laos, Cambodia and other Asian and different ethnicity, multiculturalism. Further maintaining local social order priority for the police, Immanuel Choyce said, the card City Police District is honored to be Jackie Chan to support police joint community work together.

Chan also said he was pleased to help the police to encourage the public to promote crime prevention. Jackie Chan to encourage local Chinese, the report by Immanuel Choyce crime or to reflect security problems. Also, the other in the area of different ethnic backgrounds are also available directly to him or the police within the police staff. In addition, people living in other regions can contact the police in this area.

Chan said, contact the police report crime and to promote good public relations is very important and meaningful.

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SOURCE: XKB.COM.AU

UPDATE:

HE FLIPS. He dives. He demolishes doors and climbs backwards down palm trees.

Brave — nay, foolish — is the acrobat who tries to outflip him.

And then he turns, he stares and he delivers the verbal kick in the stomach.

"Discretion is my middle name, sir," he says with a glint in his eye.

Jackie Chan might be discreet by name, certainly not by nature.

It's why the kung-fu king is the proud new ambassador for crime prevention in Cabramatta.

And get ready to flip out because the international superstar promised to visit next time he is in the country.

Cabramatta police officers approached Mr Chan — no doubt cautiously given his propensity to kick — to ask if he would like to accept the off-screen role.

Multicultural community-liaison officer Imanuel Choyce went to Hong Kong to chat with the star of the recent hit remake of The Karate Kid.

Mr Chan didn't toss and turn over his decision and was quick to accept the new mission.

He was presented with an appreciation certificate signed by local area-commander Superintendent Ray King.

Superintendent King said he hoped this appointment would strengthen the relationships between the local police and the community.

"Many residents are hesitant and fearful of talking to police about crime," he said.

"I think Jackie Chan is the perfect person to have as an ambassador. He's a good role model for people to look up to. We're always looking for new ways to build up relationships with the community."

As the face of crime prevention Mr Chan will be taking up a new kind of fight.

He will encourage Cabramatta residents to report crime and promote a safe and harmonious community.

Superintendent King said that the command would maintain regular correspondence.

Fairfield might have missed out on a visit from Oprah but Mr Chan promised Cabramatta will be on his list when he next heads down under.

Forget The Karate Kid. Now he's the Cabramatta kid.

SOURCE: FAIRFIELDCHAMPION.COM.AU

Jackie Attends The Australia-China Film Industry Forum

Jackie attending the opening night of th Australia-China Film Industry Forum in Beijing on 9 December. The event was attended by the Australian Ambassador to China Dr Geoff Raby and other dignitaries. The theme of the event is 'Imagine Australia. In his speech Jackie thanked Australia for taking care of his parents for 47 years. He also mentioned his long association with Australia, having made two very successful films there - 'Mr Nice Guy' and 'First Strike'. With the co-operation of the Australian Government and the Australian Film Commision as well as the police and other support filming went very well and both films made a good return.

Chinese film by the State Administration of Radio Film Board and co-sponsored by the Australian Film and Television, China Film Corporation and the Australian Embassy in China jointly hosted the first Australian film industry in the Forum on December 8 -12 held in Beijing. To celebrate the forum, the organizers specially in the evening of December 8 held a grand opening ceremony. Jackie Chan attended the opening ceremony, triggering hot pursuit of Australian filmmakers.

Australian Film Forum is "Imagine Australia" Culture Year activities. As "Imagine Australia" cultural image of the official spokesmen of the night Jackie Chan Film Forum is pleased to join in Australia. Speech at the reception on, Chan said, thanks to the Australian government, as well as the Australian people, take care of his parents in Australia.

In addition, Chan also spoke of his long relationship with Australia 10 years ago, he had shot two movies in Australia: "a good man" and "simple task." Both films are the Australian Film Commission, government officials, police and other aspects of the support and cooperation, shooting very well. Jackie Chan says with a laugh, "when the company made a lot of money, wants to continue making movies in Australia and continue to make money."

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中国电影网讯 由国家广电总局电影局和澳大利亚电影电视局共同主办，中国电影合作制片公司和澳大利亚驻华使馆共同承办的首届中澳电影行业论坛于12月8日—12日在京举行。为庆祝此次论坛，主办方特意于12月8日晚举办了盛大的开幕仪式。成龙出席了开幕仪式，引发澳洲影人的热烈追捧。

澳中电影论坛是“想象澳大利亚”文化年活动之一。作为“想象澳大利亚”文化年官方形象代言人的成龙当晚欣然为澳中电影论坛捧场。在酒会致辞上，成龙说，感谢澳洲政府，还有澳洲人民，照顾他在澳洲的父母。

此外，成龙还讲到了他与澳大利亚有很深的渊源，10年前，他就曾在澳洲拍了两部电影：《一个好人》和《简单任务》。这两部影片得到了澳洲电影局、政府官员、警察等各方面的支持和配合，拍摄得非常顺利。成龙笑说，“当时公司赚了很多钱，还想继续在澳洲拍电影，继续赚钱。”

SOURCE: CHINAFILM.COM

For photos please visit the Official Page of the Australia-China Film Industry Forum

Jackie Chan Official Spokesperson for Australia

We are very pleased to announce the well-known international film star Jackie Chan to imagine Australia as the official spokesperson. Jackie Chan and Australia dates back to the early twentieth century 70. His parents emigrated to Australia at that time the capital of Canberra life.

Jackie Chan's name in Asia and the world of film and entertainment industry known. As an actor and director, Jackie Chan has made remarkable achievements. Meanwhile, Mr. Chan is also for charity and other international activities tireless support. We are honored that he can imagine Australia as that ever held in China, Australia's largest cultural promotion activities, as the spokesperson.

Jackie Chan joined the imagination of Australia, is its commitment to strengthening relations between Australia and the symbol. Chan firmly believe that these cultural exchanges between the two peoples will further enhance understanding and deepen friendship.

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我们非常高兴地宣布著名国际影星成龙先生成为想象澳大利亚的官方形象代言人。成龙与澳大利亚的渊源可以追溯到二十世纪70年代初期。他的父母在那时移居到澳大利亚首都堪培拉生活。

　　成龙的名字在亚洲乃至整个世界的电影及娱乐界尽人皆知。作为演员和导演，成龙取得了非凡的成就。同时，成龙先生也为慈善事业和其他国际活动做出了不懈的支持。我们很荣幸他能够担任想像澳大利亚这一有史以来澳大利亚在中国举办的最大规模的文化推广活动的形象代言人。

　　成龙加盟想像澳大利亚，是其致力于加强澳中关系的标志。成龙坚信，通过这些文化交流，两国人民将进一步增进了解，深化友谊。

SOURCE: SINA.COM