The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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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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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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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:...
info_outline 047: A Solution To China's Closing DoorThe Asia-Hollywood Greenlight
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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_outlineIn 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: https://chinahollywoodgreenlight.com/podcasts-2/
Sister website: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHGreenLight
Twitter: @AHGreenLight https://twitter.com/AHGreenLight
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/
GUESTS
Guest: Rosalie Lutfiyya, International Business Consultant TIME STAMP: 2:46 Episode 42: How to Find Opportunities in China's Film Industry https://bit.ly/3GveQtO
Guest: Kevin Geiger, Taiwan- based producer, professor, and consultant TIME STAMP: 6:19 Episode 43: Is China out, Southeast Asia in? https://bit.ly/3Z43T9I
Guest: Patrick Huang, Taiwanese producer TIME STAMP: 10:19 Episode: 44: What Are The Chinese Studios Looking For? https://bit.ly/3Cg8v30
Guest: Nikk Mitchell, Founder, and CEO at FXG – a VR content and technology company. TIME STAMP: 13:47 Episode: 45: Why Virtual Reality Will Explode In China https://bit.ly/3WBtl51
Guest: Douglas Montgomery, CEO, and Founder of Global Connects Media, TIME STAMP: 15:41 Episode: 46: How Foreign Content Is Transforming Hollywood https://bit.ly/3WE8yO7
Guest: Christopher Chen, Creative Director / Producer TIME STAMP: 19:46 Episode: 47: A Solution To China's Closing Door https://bit.ly/3Q31OHe
Guest: Elizabeth Turner Fox, Producer TIME STAMP: 22:03 Episode: 48: Tax Credits - Don't Leave Money On The Table https://bit.ly/3jImpVa
Guest: Sidharth Jain, Head of The Story Ink TIME STAMP: 25:02 Episode: 49: Wanted - Indian Content Writers https://bit.ly/3Z4LkCk
Guest: Susan Ferris, CEO of the Bohemia Group, TIME STAMP: 25:54 Episode: 50: Where Are The Opportunities For Asian Actors? https://bit.ly/3Q2D2qN
Guest: Conrad Sun, Talent Manager, Meridian Artists TIME STAMP: 27:28 Episode: 51: How to Find Writing Jobs https://bit.ly/3i6UePg
Guest: Caroline Dillingham, CEO of Wavelets Entertainment, TIME STAMP: 29:08 Wavelets Entertainment has rebranded as Morning View Entertainment Episode: 52: New Asian Screenwriting Secrets https://bit.ly/3WSWqIQ