Tom’s Short Docs

Short documentaries about ordinary lives in China and beyond — filmed and edited by Tom.

Tom has visited Ice Boy and his family several times in their remote mountain village in southwest China and has produced a few short documentaries about them, helping share their story with viewers around the world.

China’s “Ice Boy” in 2025: Father Struggles to Pay Daughter’s High School Fees as Income Declines

China’s “Ice Boy” in 2025: Father Struggles to Pay Daughter’s High School Fees as Income Declines
China’s “Ice Boy” in 2025: Young Uncle Leaves School and Works in Shenzhen

China’s “Ice Boy” in 2025: Young Uncle Leaves School and Works in Shenzhen
China’s “Ice Boy” in 2025: Sister Grows More Uncertain About Her Future

China’s “Ice Boy” in 2025: Sister Grows More Uncertain About Her Future
China’s “Ice Boy” on Starting High School: “Everyone Seemed to Work Even Harder Than Me.”

China’s “Ice Boy” on Starting High School: “Everyone Seemed to Work Even Harder Than Me.”
China’s “Ice Boy” in 2025: Family Faces Rising Pressures Amid Economic Slowdown

China’s “Ice Boy” in 2025: Family Faces Rising Pressures Amid Economic Slowdown