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The creative vision creates the true story of me and my family’s perseverance living through the dark and terrifying days of the Mao government. My artwork expresses themes of hope, courage, women’s rights, freedom and the American Dream. I explore the relationship of my personal story, Chinese history, and fine art in this project "An Artist’s Journey from China to America."

I believe audiences can learn from this film about Chinese culture, history and my life in America, which is especially relevant today because of the hate crimes against Asians and other people of color.

This film is using my artwork, photos and my book to tell my stories. My husband, Ken and I did the narration in this film.

If the audience are a fan of history, culture, art, or tales of human perseverance, she/he you will absolutely love this film.

Anyone who are interested in art, history, and immigrant’s life. Also, for diversity and inclusion programs to reduce discrimination against women and minorities. Specially for college, high and middle school students as an educational film on culture, history reference and encourage young never give up their dream.

My story is touching, inspiring, and at times heart-breaking, the film provides insight into the lives of Chinese immigrates. and especially relevant today, during a time when many Chinese immigrants are being viewed with such negativity.

I want people to know no matter what your background is, we all have a story that can be change from pain into love when people see my film. The story has an uplifting spirit and positive attitude, and I want people to learn from my experience and not repeat such terrible mistakes again. My greatest hope is that we always remember to Never Give Up Your Dream.

It is my personal journey from China to America.
I came to from China to America when I was 45 years old to have the freedom to paint the true story about what happened to me and my family.

As an artist I express what I experienced and suffered by painting away some of my deepest feelings, thoughts and nightmares. My paintings are dramatic and courageous. I also painted the story about my life in America.

BiLan Liao is a first-time filmmaker, retired art professor, author of the book "Diary of the Dragon’s Daughter” and her book received the 2019 Readers' Favorite Book Review and Award.

BiLan was born and raised in China. She and her family experienced much discrimination and many hardships under the dictator Mao's goverment. While still in China, in 1999 she was granted U.S. permanent residency as an “Alien of Extraordinary Abilities.” At age forty-five, she realized her dream came to turth when she arrived in America.

Although she did not speak English when she arrived, within nine years she earned two master’s degrees in art (MA and MFA), studied art in Italy, and became an art college professor in Kentucky, where she built the BiLan Liao Gallery. She painted the story of five generations of her family and the tragedies and triumphs of their lives.

FILM AWARDS 2021
Best Inspirational Film， Top Shorts
Best Women Short， Independent Shorts Awards
Asian Documentary Short， The IndieFEST Film Awards
Women's Films (Any length)， Tagore International Film Festival
Women's Films (Any length), L’Age d’Or International Arthouse Film Festival，
Best First Time Filmmaker's Film, Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival
Educational Films - Outstanding Achievement Award, Cult Critic Movie Awards
Women's Films - Outstanding Achievement Awrad, Druk International Film Festival
Best Woman Filmmaker- Award of Merit, Vegas Movie Awards
Honorable Mention - Best Short Documentary， Toronto Film and Script Awards

She has been featured in these news programs: Chicago Movie Magazine, Cult Critic Movie Award magazine, ABC Night line, AJC, Supper China, The world China, Morning Blend (ABC), WSIU (PBS), National Public Radio…and exhibit her art work in national and international at galleries and museums. Website: www.bilanliao.com

The creative vision creates the true story of me and my family’s perseverance living through the dark and terrifying days of the Mao government. My artwork expresses themes of hope, courage, women’s rights, freedom and the American Dream. I explore the relationship of my personal story, Chinese history, and fine art in this project "An Artist’s Journey from China to America."

I believe audiences can learn from this film about Chinese culture, history and my life in America, which is especially relevant today because of the hate crimes against Asians and other people of color.

This film is using my artwork, photos and my book to tell my stories. My husband, Ken and I did the narration in this film.

If the audience are a fan of history, culture, art, or tales of human perseverance, she/he you will absolutely love this film.

Anyone who are interested in art, history, and immigrant’s life. Also, for diversity and inclusion programs to reduce discrimination against women and minorities. Specially for college, high and middle school students as an educational film on culture, history reference and encourage young never give up their dream.

My story is touching, inspiring, and at times heart-breaking, the film provides insight into the lives of Chinese immigrates. and especially relevant today, during a time when many Chinese immigrants are being viewed with such negativity.

I want people to know no matter what your background is, we all have a story that can be change from pain into love when people see my film. The story has an uplifting spirit and positive attitude, and I want people to learn from my experience and not repeat such terrible mistakes again. My greatest hope is that we always remember to Never Give Up Your Dream.

It is my personal journey from China to America.
I came to from China to America when I was 45 years old to have the freedom to paint the true story about what happened to me and my family.

As an artist I express what I experienced and suffered by painting away some of my deepest feelings, thoughts and nightmares. My paintings are dramatic and courageous. I also painted the story about my life in America.