We delve into the dynamic world of Hong Kong cinema and the factors shaping its future. Our guest, Bizhan Tong, is a Hong Kong-based filmmaker who shares valuable insights on the industry's current landscape. We discuss AI in screenwriting, the need for Hong Kong production incentives, and the conundrum of Hong Kong's lack of bankable young stars. …

In this last episode, we combine the best advice from 2022. Guests discuss in hindsight, what they would have done differently. These experts offer tips on co-productions, the perils of doing business with friends, the importance of foreign markets, choosing projects, and the elusive path to your dream job. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – E…

Caroline Dillingham, CEO of Wavelets Entertainment discusses ways to write for the Asian market and how to write an Asian protagonist correctly. Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 52 Caroline Dillingham, CEO of Wavelets Entertainment Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: https://chinahollywoodgreenlight.com/podcasts-2/ Sister website: htt…

Talent Manager Conrad Sun discusses how Asian stories offer producers an overlooked financial opportunity. He explains why your script isn’t getting traction and how to stand out. He tells how one script earned his client over a million dollars. Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 051 Conrad Sun, Talent Manager, Meridian Artists Show Notes …

Susan Ferris, talent manager and CEO of the Bohemia Group represents more than 500 clients globally. She discusses where the opportunities are for Asian-American actors. Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 50 Susan Ferris, CEO, and Manager of Bohemia Group Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: https://chinahollywoodgreenlight.com/podcasts-…

Sidharth Jain Founder of The Story Ink - India’s biggest book to screen adaptation company talks about India’s explosive growth. He discusses the constant search for writers and why India needs more American producers. Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 049 Sidharth Jain, founder of The Story Ink Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: http…

Producer Elizabeth Turner Fox discusses tax-rebates, getting meetings with sales agents and what sells in Asia. Producer Elizabeth Turner Fox has branched out from China and is finding opportunities in South East Asia. She talks about how networking at online film markets has enabled her to find business partners. Additionally she advises having a …

Christopher Chen is a creative director/producer who works in both China and South East Asia. He discusses the growing markets outside China’s borders. He offers a solution to China’s closing door. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 47 Christopher Chen, Creative Director / Producer The Monk Studios, Beijing Office Show Notes Host: Cary…

Douglas Montgomery, CEO and Founder of Global Connects Media discusses the rise of foreign content in the US and how Hollywood’s old way of doing business must adapt. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 46 Douglas Montgomery, CEO / Founder – Global Connects Media Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: https://chinahollywoodgreenlight.co…

Nikk Mitchell discusses the challenges and advantages of a Westerner running his own VR company in China. He also discusses the pros and cons of being a Westerner in China. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 045 Nikk Mitchell, Owner of FXG – a VR company in China Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: https://chinahollywoodgreenlight.c…

Taiwanese producer Patrick Huang discusses how to find projects, market intel, what the mainland Chinese studios are looking for, and when you shouldn’t do a co-production. Plus resources to find market intel, projects, producers, and advice. The Asia- Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 44 Patrick Mao Huang, Managing Director, Flash Forward Ent…

Kevin Geiger has worked for Disney in Burbank and Beijing. He discusses China’s changing media environment, the increasing difficulty of co-productions, and of getting money out of China. He now believes South East Asia is where the action is, and works from Taipei as an independent producer, professor, and consultant. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight…

International Business Consultant Rosalie Lutfiyya shares insight on finding opportunities in China film, protecting your IP and why you should avoid co-productions. Rosalie is a natural connector and brings the right people together which facilitates East-West partnerships. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 42 Rosalie Lutfiyya, Inter…

Where does a filmmaker look for investors? Besides your friendly banker and rich relatives – another option is crowdfunding. Find out how to crowdfund your film in China. Know the major players. Understand the differences between crowdfunding in China and the United States. Recognize the pros and cons. See this episode's webpage for a list of key p…

We’ve condensed the top 10 advice tips from 2021. Execs offer insights on finding story ideas, writing for the China market, the benefits of working with a Chinese writing partner, pitching, attracting producers, and much more. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 40 Best Advice for 2021 Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: https://chi…

Documentary filmmaker Luo Tong 罗彤 discusses why film crews should hire more women, what to do when your investor and director don’t see eye to eye and how to benefit from job rejections. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 039 Documentary Executive Producer, Luo Tong 罗彤 Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: The China List – where Hollywoo…

Producer and tech whiz Keith Collea advises on how to find story ideas. He shares the right way to pitch and how to attract film producers. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 38 Keith Collea, Producer, Technical Producer, VFX Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: The China List – where Hollywood and China meet https://chnlist.com/ Facebo…

Scott Einbinder is a producer, executive, investor and China consultant who discusses the challenges of Chinese financing but has encouraging words about western educated Chinese executives. See the episode page for my 3 key points and 3 takeaways China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 37 Scott Einbinder - producer, executive, investor and co…

Davy Williams – an American actor, writer and producer talks about the difference between acting in Hollywood and China. He also gives advice on getting steady work and the challenge of Chinese distribution. Go to the episode page to read my 3 key points and 3 takeaways. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 36 Actor, Writer, Producer Davy W…

Marc Handler is a screenwriter, producer and international consultant with American and Chinese studio experience. He reveals how having a Chinese writing partner enables him to get hired in China. He also discusses China bashing, China’s talent management problem and possible solutions. For a list of my three key points and three takeaways go to h…

Game Writer Jordan Defazio talks about the opportunity for westerners in the China market. He discusses the freedom game writing offers over screenwriting. He also shares that foreigners don't need to move to China to get a job with a Chinese game maker. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode #34 Jordan DeFazio - Game Writer and Screenwriter …

Chris Collins is an American action actor and action director based in Hong Kong. He talks about his unexpected lucky break of being discovered by a Hong Kong studio. He discusses the difference between Hollywood and Chinese financing. He advises on what it takes to get hired in Chinese films. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 33 Chris C…

Producer and Distribution Exec David L. Suarez talks about the challenge of finding good scripts. He offers advice on getting introductions to Chinese producers. Due to the pandemic, he predicts distributors will face an overcrowded marketplace for the next three years. But he has a strategy to beat the market and expand in China. China Hollywood G…

Controversial filmmaker Chris D. Nebe’s documentaries have won awards and attracted death threats. His pro-China views on geopolitics has won him fans and enemies. He talks about the power of the Chinese internet, making documentaries in China and producing films that crossover to both Hollywood and China. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episo…

American lawyer and China media expert, Jesse Weiner gives advice on how to protect your IP in China, what you need to attract a Chinese financier, and hope for a reset of US-China relations. Jesse Weiner Co-Managing Partner, Head of Entertainment & Media Practice at YK Law https://www.yklaw.us talks about the danger of slapdash deals, the power (o…

Todays' guest - Chen Xu has worked for both Hollywood and Chinese studios. He gives advice on dealing with getting notes. He highlights how China and Hollywood's script development process is different. He also shares insight on the success of American comedies that have adapted by foreign TV companies and have found huge success. China Hollywood G…

L.A. based Chinese Film Executive Ms. Sammie Hao (郝思文) discusses repairing relations between Hollywood and China, the fallout of bad Chinese money in Hollywood, and what will be in demand next year. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 28 L.A. based Film Executive, Sammie Hao 郝思文 Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: The China List – where…

Justin K. Muller is the Managing Director of the International Development Division - Studio Operations for Xiangshan Global Studios. He talks about bring Chinese studios up to Hollywood standards. Justin explains how infrastructure, not art will revolutionize the Chinese film and TV landscape. He shares details on his multi-studio platform which i…

Alan Noel Vega is a producer / stunt action director. We talk about the effect of Covid-19 on the film industry, the advantages of working with smaller players and what to do when shooting a film, your prop guy gets arrested for bank robbery. Noel’s company, AMG Films, is a registered official China co-production entity. He shares his insight on th…

Today’s guest is China-based producer / production manager Natacha Devillers. She talks about the challenges of producing her own projects in China today. She reveals the challenge of expensive Chinese writers and China’s financing dilemma. Natacha has been in China for over 15 years. She’s seen the film industry rise and fall and is confident it w…

China based screenwriter Joey Wang discusses protecting your IP in China and the challenge of dealing with budget manipulating producers. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 24 Joey Wang, Bilingual Screenwriter Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: The China List – where Hollywood and China meet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/T…

Today’s guest is China-based producer Sally Yeh. We talk about the US / China divide – the effects of the current trade war on the film industry. Sally also discusses how she deals with censorship, ageism and climate change in China. She also shares her thoughts on what the Chinese studios are looking for. The China-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – E…

这是我的第一个中文播客。 在今天的播客中，我将谈谈中国制片人和编剧为他们下一次的合作应该瞄准的美国电影公司。 我会提到这家美国电影公司在中国的历史，他们的中国合作伙伴，以及他们的独特之处。 This is my first Chinese podcast. In today’s podcast I will talk about American studios that Chinese producers and writers should target for their next co-production. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast - Episode 22 U.S. Studio Partners - who should you ta…

Today's guest is John McKay, CEO of New Zealand production and post production house - POW Studios. He discusses how he deals with the challenge of getting money out of China. Although He feels contract jurisdiction outside of China doesn't work, he tells how he stays one step ahead of contract disputes. He shares his insights on the culture clash …

Producer Elizabeth Dell once studied to be a doctor but an unexpected source led her to a film career focused on China. She tells how you can tap into these unexpected sources to find your next gig. She also offers advice on growing your network. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 20 Elizabeth Dell, Producer Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann …

VR Creator Carol Liu feels China hasn’t yet tapped its unmined heritage stories. But can the East and West collaborate to make Chinese IP appeal to a worldwide audience? Carol talks about how she created a VR series around a misrepresented historical figure and gave... The post 019: China’s Untapped Heritage Stories – Can Hollywood Get in on the Ac…

Christine Lin of Topstar Media shares insights on having a good Chinese business partner and how you can connect with them. Today’s guest is Taiwanese film director, producer and marketer – Christine Lin of Topstar Media. Besides creating Film and TV, Topstar also does PR... The post 018: Finding a Good Chinese Film Partner appeared first on The Ch…

Jean Su of Broadvision Pictures describes how China is opening up to stories with fewer superheroes and more everyday heroes. She also offers a solution when Chinese investors ask for A-list talent that are impossible to attach. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 17 Jean Qing Su, Producer, Broadvision Pictures Show Notes Host: Caryn Mc…

Today I interview Jeffrey Gee Chin – a filmmaker who straddles both the Hollywood and China markets. Jeffrey has been a 2nd Unit Director on Billions (on Showtime) and Snowfall (on FX). He is also creating culturally preserving films like Lil Tokyo Reporter He talks about how the diversity and #MeToo movements have opened the door for fresh voices …

Cristiano Bortone is a producer as well as the MD of Bridging the Dragon. This is an association that fosters collaboration between Europe and China. He tells how to pick the right script and why you should ignore being told “You don’t understand the Chinese audience”. He also talks about how to deal with Chinese producers with more money than expe…

China Expert Robert Cain of Pacific Bridge Pictures talks plainly about China’s lack of appreciation for good scripts, the challenges of co-productions and how the Chinese government gets in its own way. China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 14 Robert Cain, China Expert, Pacific Bridge Pictures Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: www.Chin…

Joe Fiorello is an American director/actor based in Hong Kong. He talks about crowdfunding an independent film and the problem with Hong Kong actresses (hint – most get married and retire at 30). He also finds it odd that to get screened. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 13 Director Joe Fiorello on crowdfunding your film Show Notes H…

Today I interview Brendan Davis – Director of Special Projects for BangBang Pictures in Beijing. We discussed where the opportunity in China is. Brendan discusses areas such as VFX as well as adapting IP for the local market. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 12 Brendan Davis, VFX expert Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: The Asia…

Ms. Kokas discusses the upcoming challenges in foreign content regulations and China vs America's long term thinking. Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 11 Aynne Kokas, Author - Hollywood Made In China Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: The Asia List – where Hollywood and Asia meet https://chnlist.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…

Canadian-Chinese producer Melanie Ansley discusses how in China - the unexpected can be a blessing in disguise.Melanie discusses how in China – the unexpected can be a blessing in disguise. See the podcast episode page for the full transcript and key takeaways. Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 10 Melanie Ansley, Producer, Executive, Peki…

In this first episode of 2018, I rounded up top clips from China-Hollywood experts who offer their take on what kind of projects the American and Chinese studios are looking for in 2018. The post 009: 2017 Roundup – What Projects Are the Chinese Studios Looking For? appeared first on The China-Hollywood Greenlight. Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast…

Today I interview Jessica Wang – a Development Executive from Seven Stars Entertainment. She talks about the clamp down on Chinese overseas investments means more influence on content by the Chinese and how the US are working more locally with the Chinese. She also talks about how after studying to be a director, she now sees the benefit of taking …

Today’s guest is Sky Moore – a partner for Greenberg Glusker who warns not to underestimate the geopolitical situation with North Korea and the Trump effect on US-Chinese co-productions (22:37). He gives advice on what to do if Chinese currency stops flowing to Hollywood. China Hollywood. The post 007: Partner Sky Moore – North Korea & the Trump Ef…

Niall Phelan, Creative Director of Story Inc. Asia offers ideas on how to easily connect with producers. The post 006: Niall Phelan, EP & Creative Director – An Easy Way to Connect With Producers appeared first on The China-Hollywood Greenlight. Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 006 Niall Phelan, Creative Director of The Story Inc. Asia S…

This week I chat with Charles Morris Jr. – the VP of Acquisitions and Development of Global Genesis Group. He talks about how he found animation success in China. Charles tells how their animation success in China has led to not only more Chinese partnerships... The post 005: Charles Morris Jr. – Animation Success in China appeared first on The Chi…