The Asia-Hollywood Greenlight Caryn McCann: Producer, Writer, Actor and Blogger

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: 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: Bizhan Tong  
Company: https://phoenixwatersproductions.com/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2409810/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizhantong/
Linklater film Tape: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275719/?ref_=nm_flmg_c_20_dr

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:  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

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: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHGreenLight
Twitter:  @AHGreenLight  https://twitter.com/AHGreenLight
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/
The book mentioned: Crazy Screenwriting Secrets by Weiko Lin
http://www.weikolin.com/book.html
 
GUEST: Caroline Dillingham, CEO of Wavelets Entertainment
Caroline is a longtime supporter of the New Village Girls Academy: To volunteer or learn more about their work – go to: https://newvillagegirlsacademy.org
Networking events mentioned
PGA – Producers Guild of America – events. Some events are open to non-members. https://bit.ly/3GcTLVf
CAPE: Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment)
website https://www.capeusa.org/upcoming-events
Asia Society: https://asiasociety.org/india/events
The Writers Guild  https://www.wgfoundation.org/events/all
The Film Lab: https://www.asianamericanfilmlab.com/home/events/
LACFF LA Chinese Film Festival   https://www.lacff.org/en/lacffsc
You can also check out social apps like Everbrite and Meetup.com
Everbrite:   https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca--los-angeles/screenwriting/
Meetup.com  www.meetup.com

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: 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/
Resources mentioned
CAPE - Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment
Writers Guild of America (West) WGA
 
Guest: Conrad Sun, Talent Manager
Company: Meridian Artists

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-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: Susan Ferris, CEO, and Manager of Bohemia Group
Company website: https://www.bohemiaent.com
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/bohemiagroup_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bohemiagroup1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/szferris?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3cIDP0E

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: 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: Sidharth Jain
Instagram (The Story Ink)  https://www.instagram.com/the_story_ink/
Instagram (Sidharth Jain) https://www.instagram.com/_sidharth_jain_/?
Twitter       https://twitter.com/irocksid?lang=en
Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/TheStoryInk/
News: 
Resources mentioned
Imagine Entertainment Teams With Taiwan’s TAICCA on Content Development Lab
https://bit.ly/3drZmec
How India Is Luring Back Offshore Production With New 30% Cash Rebate
https://bit.ly/3QC0nOX
Cinestaan India’s Storyteller Script Contest  https://bit.ly/3PhRdpR
How India Is Luring Back Offshore Production With New 30% Cash Rebate  https://bit.ly/3dpX2Ed