Groundwork : Into the Island

The film follows Xu Tiantian during preliminary site visits on Meizhou Island. Famous as the site which gave birth to the cult of the sea goddess Mazu, the island is an environment where religious pilgrimages and mass tourism, traditional farming techniques, and strict conservation policies co-exist in a fragile balance. Directed by Joshua Frank for the ongoing Groundwork film and exhibition series. Conceived by Francesco Garutti and Irene Chin, and directed by Joshua Frank, for the ongoing Groundwork film and exhibition series.