Shanghai Film Academy of Shanghai University, formerly known as School of Film and Television Arts and Technology of Shanghai University, was founded in 1995. It is the earliest comprehensive college of film and television art education in China and one of the five best film and television colleges in China. Its undergraduate professional radio and television director ranks among the top 3 in China, ranking first in Shanghai. Its drama, film and television discipline ranks fourth in China and first in Shanghai. In addition, its undergraduate majors in journalism, communication and advertising are all before the national 10. The first dean (1995-2008) was a famous domestic director Xie Jin (1923-2008), and the second dean (2008-20 1 1) was an education expert Jin Zhuangyuan (1) In order to revitalize Shanghai's film industry, with the strong support of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, the School of Film and Television Arts and Technology of Shanghai University was officially renamed Shanghai Film Academy of Shanghai University, with the famous director Chen Kaige as the dean and Professor He Xiaoqing as the executive dean.