054: Filmmaker Spurs Hong Kong's Comeback
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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. The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 54 Bizhan Tong – Hong Kong-based Producer, Director, and Writer Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: https://chinahollywoodgreenlight.com/podcasts-2/ Sister website:...
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053: Our Favorite Advice of 2022
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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 – Episode 53 The Best Advice of 2022 Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: Sister website: Facebook: Twitter: @AHGreenLight LinkedIn: GUESTS Guest: Rosalie Lutfiyya, International Business Consultant TIME STAMP:...
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052: New Asian Screenwriting Secrets
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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: Sister website: Facebook: Twitter: @AHGreenLight LinkedIn: The book mentioned: Crazy Screenwriting Secrets by Weiko Lin GUEST: Caroline Dillingham, CEO of Wavelets Entertainment Caroline is a longtime supporter of the New Village Girls Academy: To volunteer or learn more about...
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051: How to Find Writing Jobs
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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 Host: Caryn McCann Website: Sister website: Facebook: Twitter: @AHGreenLight LinkedIn: Resources mentioned - Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (West) WGA Guest: Conrad Sun, Talent Manager...
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050: Where Are The Opportunities For Asian Actors?
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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: Sister website: Facebook: Twitter: @AHGreenLight LinkedIn: GUEST: Susan Ferris, CEO, and Manager of Bohemia Group Company website: Instragram: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn:
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049: Wanted - Indian Content Writers
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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: Sister website: Facebook: Twitter: @AHGreenLight LinkedIn: Guest: Sidharth Jain (The Story Ink) (Sidharth Jain) https://www.instagram.com/_sidharth_jain_/? ...
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048: Tax Credits - Don't Leave Money On The Table
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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 director attached will make financing your film a lot easier. Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 48 Elizabeth Turner Fox - Producer Show Notes Host: Caryn McCann Website: Sister website: Facebook: Twitter:...
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047: A Solution To China's Closing Door
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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: Caryn McCann Website: Sister website: Facebook: Twitter: @AHGreenLight LinkedIn: Guest: Christopher Chen Company: The Monk Studios website: Instagram: ChristopherChen-2099 Sister company (in Mumbai) Tau...
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046: How Foreign Content Is Transforming Hollywood
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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: Sister website: Facebook: Twitter: @AHGreenLight LinkedIn: Guest: Douglas Montgomery Website: Film Festival: Instagram: Email: LinkedIn:
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045: Why Virtual Reality Will Explode In China
The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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: Sister website: Facebook: Twitter: @AHGreenLight LinkedIn: Guest: Nikk Mitchell, CEO of FXG Company website: Twitter: You can also DM Nikk on Twitter about cameras and China at Nikkmitchell YouTube: FXGVR
info_outlineGame 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
Show Notes
Host: Caryn McCann
Website: The China List - where Hollywood and China meet https://chnlist.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChinaList
Twitter: @chnlist
LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2H1sMLn
The article mentioned: Why Screenwriters Should Embrace The Heroine's Journey https://bit.ly/3heF0nT
Guest: Jordan DeFazio
Website: www.jordandefazio.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-defazio-493328168/