STEPPING STONES
A Short Documentary 
Written & Directed by
Polly Pierce

STEPPING STONES recounts the story of Shexian Ink Stone engraver Hu Bin and his decision to leave the fast paced and yet isolated life of Shanghai to return to the tradition and legacy of his family's ink stone engraving business in smaller Shexian, thus finding personal and professional fulfillment in the exploration, growth and passing on of this Chinese intangible cultural tradition. 

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Prepped, shot and edited within three wild and busy weeks in Anhui Province in China in April/ May 2024.

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• Semi- Finalist at the Hawai'i International Film Awards - Sept 2024

• Screening at the Vancouver Chinese Film Festival - 2025