Chinese-produced 3D animation "Ape Story" has been screened on day-2 of the Silk Road International Film Festival taking place in Fujian's capital, Fuzhou.

The movie is a story among a group of 'ape men' living in a primitive society in China.

Sichuan-born director Liu Pan says it took them 2-years to write and produce the film.

"The main character is a little boy named Xiaoyuan. He is different from others as he is physically weaker than others but is very creative and often pops up with some unusual but wonderful thoughts. He helps a little girl find her father who hunts in the deep of the forest and saves the whole tribe. During the process, he becomes more confident and better understand his parents."

Fuyong Muzi, Producer of the film and executive with Magical Times Cultural Group, says she believes the film is a testament to the strides being taken here in China to produce better films.

"I think China's animation technology is on-par with other countries. We often think of animated films as being for kids. But it's about content. We need to produce content that both children and adults can relate to. Children are much more clever and creative than we tend to think. Compared with live action movies, animated films can achieve many visual effects that live action ones cannot."

"Ape Story" is scheduled to hit Chinese cinemas in November.

Other movies including "Saving Mr. Wu" starring Andy Lau, and "Rembat" featuring Malaysian singer/actor A Niu are also set to premiere at the Silk Road International Film Festival.

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