016: China Film Overlooked Resource - US Embassies and the MPAA

Today I interview Jeffrey Gee Chin – a filmmaker who straddles both the Hollywood and China markets. Jeffrey has been a 2nd Unit Director on Billions (on Showtime) and Snowfall (on FX). He is also creating culturally preserving films like Lil Tokyo Reporter He talks about how the diversity and #MeToo movements have opened the door for fresh voices in film and TV. Additionally, he talks about the advantage of connecting with a Hong Kong producer vs. a Mainland Chinese producer. He offers tips on casting and advises you’re better off casting Chinese singers over “A” list stars.   China Hollywood Greenlight Podcast – Episode 16 Jeffrey Gee Chin ShowNotes  Host: Caryn McCann Website:  http://www.chinahollywoodgreenlight.com Podcasts: https://chinahollywoodgreenlight.com/podcasts-2/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHGreenLight/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KungFuRockChick     Guest: Jeffrey Gee Chin - Filmmaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leapman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLeapMan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleapman/ Jeffrey’s film Lil Tokyo Reporter:   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2396866/ Look for it in May on Xfinity:  https://my.xfinity.com/asian-american   Hong Kong Screen Association:http://hkisa.film Hong Kong Motion Pictures Association: https://www.mpaa.org/news_post/hongkong/