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 Entertainment 

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/

GUEST: Patrick Mao Huang

Managing Director, Producer at Flash Forward Entertainment

Company website - Flash Forward Entertainment: www.ffe.com.tw/international

黃茂昌, 總經理, 製片人前景娛樂有限公司

Co-Production markets mentioned

Berlinale Co-Production Market

https://www.efm-berlinale.de/en/copro-market/profile/profile.html

Venice Production Bridge

https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2022/venice-production-bridge

Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum

https://industry.hkiff.org.hk/

Chinese Box Office Apps

Maoyan: https://m.maoyan.com/app

Lighthouse:  https://apple.co/3uDwowz

Mainland Chinese Film festivals mentioned

Pingyao Film Festival: www.pyiffestival.com

First Film Festival: https://www.firstfilm.org.cn/en/

Resources Mentioned

Bridging the Dragon: https://www.bridgingthedragon.com/en/

Taiwan – TAICCA  Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) https://en.taicca.tw

SE Asia film resource – Facebook group. Purin Pictures: https://www.facebook.com/purinpictures

Co-Production support / intensive workshops: Locarno Film Festival- https://www.locarnofestival.ch/LFF/home.html

Co-Production advice (Locarno Film Festival)

Toolbox: https://toolbox.locarnofestival.ch/login

Trades mentioned

Variety: https://variety.com

The Hollywood Reporter: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com

ScreenDaily: https://www.screendaily.com

China Film Insider: https://chinafilminsider.com

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 Podcast – Episode 43

Kevin Geiger, Taiwan-based Producer, Professor & Consultant 

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/

GUEST: Kevin Geiger, Taiwan-based Producer, Professor & Consultant 

Website: http://kevingeiger.com

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, International Business Consultant

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/

Guest: Rosalie Lutfiyya, International Business Consultant

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalie-lutfiyya-02b8891/

Email: [email protected]

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 points.

The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 41

How to Crowdfund Your Film In China

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/

Articles mentioned

Crowdfunding in China: Overcoming the Differences to Access a Unique Market: https://bit.ly/3zg8byp

China’s Crowdfunding Witnessing a Boom: https://bit.ly/3eH9Aoq

The Growing Potential of Crowdfunding in China: https://bit.ly/3mLx14h

Companies Mentioned

YULEBAO   娱乐宝 https://yulebao.alibaba.com/

Coufenzi 凑分子https://corporate.jd.com/home

BaiFa YouXi 百发游戏 – part of the Baidu network. https://bit.ly/3EHaQlR

Dreamore: This is an all-or-nothing crowdfunding model. http://www.dreamore.com/

CTQuan: equity crowdfunding platform. http://ctquan.com/

ZhongChou: 众筹 is a rewards-based platform. https://zhongchou.com/

Tao Meng: 淘梦Dedicated to filmmakers. http://tmeng.cn/

Fringebacker. Dedicated to artistic projects: https://www.fringebacker.com/en/

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://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/

Timestamp: 3:09:50

EP 30: Guest: Jesse Weiner Co-Managing Partner, Head of Entertainment & Media Practice

Company: YK Law   https://www.yklaw.us

Timestamp: 5:09:00

EP 31: Guest: Chris Nebe, Producer, Director, Writer, Monarex Hollywood

Company website: Monarex Hollywood:  https://www.monarex.com

IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0623855/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Timestamp: 7:35:08

EP 32: Guest: David L. Suarez, Distribution Executive, Producer

IMDB:  https://imdb.to/3fUzMxe

Company Website: Ytinifni Pictures   ytinifnipictures.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidlsuarez/?hl=en

David’s Book - Forever Twilight in New York:

https://www.forevertwilightinnewyork.com

Timestamp: 09:47:50

EP 33: Guest: Chris Collins, Action Actor / Action Director

Website: http://www.chriscollinsaction.com/en/wingtsun

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscollinsaction/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCollinsACTION/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW4EMDTz7rY4VTlceXzm9xA

Sun Entertainment Culture: suneg.com

Timestamp: 12:48:50

EP 34: Guest: Jordan DeFazio, Game Writer

www.jordandefazio.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-defazio-493328168/

Timestamp: 14:47:50

EP 35: Guest: Marc Handler, China-based screenwriter

LinkedIn: Marc Handler   https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-handler-2482524/

WeChat: marchandler

Website:  https://marchandler.com

Timestamp: 19:03:80

EP 36: Guest: Davy Williams 大洋, Actor

Website: https://www.chinesespeakingvampires.net/

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6077746/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chinesespeakingvampires/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chinese-Speaking-Vampires-105825368511281

Timestamp: 23:42:00

EP 37: Guest: Scott Einbinder, Producer, Executive, Investor, China Consultant

Company: ANA media: 

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0251809/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Partner at advisory firm:   120dB Advisors  -   https://www.120dbadvisors.com

Timestamp: 26:51:68

EP 38: Guest: Keith Collea, Producer / Tech Expert

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0007205/?ref_=fn_al_nm_4

Website: http://www.3dfilmarts.com/3D%20Filmarts/Stereoscopic%203D%20Film%20Makers.html

Timestamp: 30:18:08

Guest: Luo Tong 罗彤,  Executive Producer

Guest: Matthew Baren 马熊, Creative Director 创意总监 

LostPensivos Films

LPfilms.net  http://www.lpfilms.net/

FB: lpfilms   https://www.facebook.com/lpfilms

Watch LP Films documentaries at: LPdocs.net https://www.lpdocs.net/

Documentary: The Six 六人thesixdocumentary.com

FB/IG: thesixdocumentary

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thesixdocumentary

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesixdocumentary/

Twitter:    https://twitter.com/thesixfilm

LostPensivos films

@LPFilms    TW, FB, IG

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 Hollywood and China meet https://chnlist.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChinaList

Twitter: @chnlist     https://twitter.com/chnlist

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/

Blogs mentioned:

How Chinese Films can Attract an American audience

https://chnlist.com/how-chinese-films-can-attract-an-american-audience/

7 WAYS TO BULLETPROOF YOUR SCRIPT FOR CHINA https://wp.me/p8U8pg-fv 

How to Make a Chinese Hit

https://wp.me/p8U8pg-oX 

Luo Tong 罗彤, Executive Producer

LostPensivos Films LPfilms.net  http://www.lpfilms.net/

FB: lpfilms   https://www.facebook.com/lpfilms

Watch LP Films documentaries at: LPdocs.net   https://www.lpdocs.net/

Documentary: The Six 六人 thesixdocumentary.com FB/IG: thesixdocumentary

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thesixdocumentary

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesixdocumentary/

Twitter:    https://twitter.com/thesixfilm

LostPensivos films

@LPFilms TW, FB, IG

Matthew Baren 马熊 Creative Director 创意总监 

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/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChinaList

Twitter: @chnlist     https://twitter.com/chnlist

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/

Book mentioned: Your Idea Machine by William Martell http://www.scriptsecrets.net/tips/tip360.htm

Blog    How to Find a Chinese Partner   https://wp.me/p8U8pg-9Z

Free e-book How to Find a Chinese Writing Partner on The China-Hollywood Greenlight homepage   https://chinahollywoodgreenlight.com/

Previous podcast (#18) How to Find a Chinese Business Partner. https://wp.me/p8U8pg-qJ

Guest: Kieth Collea

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0007205/?ref_=fn_al_nm_4

Website: http://www.3dfilmarts.com/3D%20Filmarts/Stereoscopic%203D%20Film%20Makers.html

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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 consultant 

Show Notes

Host: Caryn McCann

Website:  The China List – where Hollywood and China meet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChinaList

Twitter: @chnlist     https://twitter.com/chnlist

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/

Guest: Scott Einbinder

Company: ANA media:

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0251809/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Partner at advisory firm:   120dB Advisors -   https://www.120dbadvisors.com

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 Williams 大洋

Show Notes

Host: Caryn McCann

Website:  The China List – where Hollywood and China meet

Facebook:  The China List Facebook page

Twitter: @chnlist

LinkedIn: Caryn McCann's LinkedIn profile

Articles/ Blogs mentioned in the podcast

Why is the Chinese Communist Party afraid of ghosts?

4 Ways to Beat the Chinese Censors

Guest: Davy Williams 大洋

Website: Movie website: Chinese Speaking Vampires

IMDB: Davy Williams' IMDB page

Instagram: Instagram: Chinese Speaking Vampires movie

Facebook: Facebook

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 https://chinahollywoodgreenlight.com and look for podcast #35.

China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 035

Marc Handler: Screenwriter, Producer and Int’l Consultant

Show Notes

Host: Caryn McCann

Website:  The China List:  https://chnlist.com/  Where Hollywood and China meet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChinaList

Twitter: @chnlist

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/

Guest: Marc Handler

LinkedIn: Marc Handler   https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-handler-2482524/

WeChat: marchandler

Website:  https://marchandler.com

Best restaurant in Beijing according to Marc: Blossom Vegetarian, No.144 Dongshimen Inner Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing China +86 10 6401 2228  东城区东直门内大街144号