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
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 mar
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 S
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
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 M
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 Greenligh
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 netwo
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 – Epi
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 /
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, Ow
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.
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,
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 fac
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 i
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-Hollywo
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 Document
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
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 take
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
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 talen
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 g
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 advis
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
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
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 Ent