In 1930s, a group of Zhejiang progressive writers, represented by Xia Yan, devoted themselves to film creation and created a large number of progressive films. 1932,,, Zheng joined Star Pictures as a screenwriter consultant. In the second year, China * * * underground organized and established a film group headed by the Party, went deep into the film position to lead the left-wing film movement, and created a number of excellent films that reflected the anti-Japanese struggle, exposed class contradictions, and criticized the malpractices, such as Wild Flow, Spring Silkworm, Twenty-four Hours in Shanghai, and Woman's Scream, which were written and directed by Cheng. Shen Xiling's The Boatman's Daughter and the Crossroads, Yuan's The Robbery of Peach and Plum, Urban Scenery and Street Angels, etc. These works are oriented to the society and the times, with strong anti-imperialist and anti-feudal colors and innovations in artistic style and form, which were loved by the people under the background of the national democratic revolution at that time.

During this period, many films were shot directly from Zhejiang, and some were shot directly in Zhejiang. "Jade" was directed by Cai Chusheng, composed by Nie Er and starring Wang He, and filmed in Shipu, Zhejiang. This film reflects the miserable life of poor fishermen. 1935 Participated in the Moscow International Film Festival of the Soviet Union and won the honorary award, becoming the first film in China to win an international award. The boatman's daughter is based on the tragic experience of the boatman in West Lake and the workers' movement in Hangzhou. "Salt Tide" was filmed on location in Zhangpu and Nanbei Lake, Haiyan, Zhejiang Province, reflecting the anti-feudal struggle of salt people. The play was created by Lou Shiyi, written by A Ying, directed by Xu Xinfu and starring Hu Die and Meijun Gu. The location shooting of "The Light of Motherhood" in Hangzhou reflects the joys and sorrows of class opposition. The film was written by Tian Han, directed by Bu Wanquan and starring Jin Yan, Chen Yanyan and Li Zhuozhuo. Song of Victory was shot on location in Zhuji, describing the story of peasants' victory over feudal forces and natural disasters. It was written by Tian Han. "Red Tears on the Iron Plate" was shot on location in Hangzhou and Tonglu, reflecting the class contradictions and struggles in rural areas. The film was written by Yang Hansheng, directed by Hong Shen and Shen Xiling, and starring Wang Ying and Chen Ningqiu. The Fury of China Sea, written by Yang Hansheng and directed by Feng Yueh, was filmed in Dongqian Lake, Yinxian County, describing the fishermen's struggle against imperialism and feudalism. The Road, directed by Sun Yu, describes the patriotic struggle of road builders against Japan and was filmed in Hangzhou.