Dec
19
7:00 PM19:00
Nov
22
7:00 PM19:00
Los Angeles China Mixer + Chinese Open Mic
Join us for an exciting evening at the Los Angeles China Mixer + Chinese Open Mic! This in-person event is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals.
Date: Friday, Nov 22, 2024
Time: 7 PM -11 PM. Laowai Chinese Corner Starts at 7PM. Open Mic starts at 8 PM, Mixer starts at 9 PM.
Location: Happy Humble Hub, 117 East Main St Unit A & B, Alhambra, CA 91801
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with delicious food and drinks. Engage in lively conversations with like-minded individuals and make new friends who share your passion for media and entertainment.
This event is organized by Chinese in Entertainment and the Laowei Club, and sponsored by Alexandre Law Firm & Associate, Montage Media, Meme Machine Market, and Retina Imageworks.
The event is FREE, but RSVPs are required at the door for entry. We kindly ask for a $5-$10 donation to help us continue hosting these events. If you'd like to perform on stage, please fill in the volunteer waiver and release form and arrive before 8 PM.
Free parking is available at two locations:
Alhambra Public Parking - 3 hours free
103N N Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
Renaissance Parking Structure - 4 hours free
122N N Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
About Our Organizers and Sponsors:
Chinese in Entertainment is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that supports and promotes Chinese talent and culture in the global entertainment industry.
Laowai Club is an organization founded by Americans who have lived in Greater China. The Laowai Club organizes monthly and annual events for Chinese language learners who want to practice their Chinese and public speaking.
Alexandre Law Firm & Associate (ALFA) is a traditional law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Our knowledgeable team will assist you every step of the way providing you with excellent service. We are ready to help you make your American dream come true!
Retina Imageworks is a fast-growing creative Visual Effects studio specializing in deepfake technology.
MontagePlay is a streaming platform that curates Asian and AAPI films and documentaries for an international audience. Visit www.montageplay.com and use the offer code: CHINAMIXER to get a one-month free subscription.
Meme Machine Market is where internet culture meets fashion. We transform viral moments into wearable art, offering apparel and items that speak volumes. Our products capture what everyone's thinking, connecting customers through humor. Stay current with our ever-updating collection of pop culture-inspired gear. Express yourself, spark conversations, and wear the internet! Visit us at mememachinemarket.com for more meme products.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your network and meet other like-minded young professionals. Register now and get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Los Angeles China Mixer + Open Mic!
Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00
Los Angeles China Mixer & Chinese Open Mic
Join us for an exciting evening at the Los Angeles China Mixer & Chinese Open Mic! This in-person event is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow industry professionals.
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 7PM - 11 PM (Pacific Time).
7PM - 9PM, Media & Entertainment Mixer.
9PM - 11PM, Chinese Open Mic.
Location: Juliana Los Angeles, 3500 W 6th St #101, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with delicious food and drinks. Engage in lively conversations with like-minded individuals and make new friends who share your passion for media and entertainment.
This event is organized by Chinese in Entertainment and sponsored by Montage Media, Reina Imageworks, Alexandre Law Firm & Associate (ALFA), Meme Machine Market, and LALA Feminist.
The event is FREE, but RSVPs are required at the door for entry.
We kindly ask for a $5-$10 donation to help us continue hosting these events.
If you'd like to perform on stage, please fill in the volunteer wavier and release form and arrive before 9PM.
Chinese in Entertainment is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that supports and promotes Chinese talent and culture in the global entertainment industry.
LALA Feminist, rooted in the Los Angeles area, is a safe space that supports women and sexual minorities in creating and performing stand-up comedy in Chinese.
Alexandre Law Firm & Associate (ALFA) is a traditional law firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Our knowledgeable team will assist you in every step of the way providing you excellent service. We are ready to help you make your American dream come true!
Retina Imageworks is a is a fast-growing creative Visual Effects studio specializing in deepfake technology.
MontagePlay is a streaming platform that curates Asian and AAPI films and documentaries for an international audience. Visit www.montageplay.com and use the offer code: CHINAMIXER to get a one-month free subscription.
Meme Machine Market is where internet culture meets fashion. We transform viral moments into wearable art, offering apparel and items that speak volumes. Our products capture what everyone's thinking, connecting customers through humor. Stay current with our ever-updating collection of pop culture-inspired gear. Express yourself, spark conversations, and wear the internet! Visit us at mememachinemarket.com for more meme products.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your network and meet other like-minded young professionals. Register now and get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Los Angeles China Mixer & Chinese Open Mic!
Oct
4
7:00 PM19:00
Re-educated Comedy Show - Halloween Special “The Woking Dead”
Get ready to split your sides at the monthly Los Angeles China Comedy Night: Re-educated + 補習班 (aka "How to Disappoint Your Parents in Two Languages"). We're serving up a hot pot of hilarity with a side of cultural confusion!
This Halloween, we're bringing you a spooktacular special: The Woking Dead - where the only thing scarier than the zombies is the political correctness! Watch as our American and Chinese comedians try to navigate cultural landmines while dressed as their worst nightmares (or their mothers, same difference).
Date: Fri, Oct 4, 2024
Time: 7 PM - 11 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: CaliKings Studios, 2510 1/2 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Lineup for English Show: Olivia Xing, LeLe Farley, Tony Shriller, Alina Konon, Tommy Kang, Idalia Voigt, Brian Bogart, Zeo Niu & Kaixiang Zhang.
Lineup for Chinese Show: Wei-Sheng Lai, Olivia Xing, Michael Stancliff, Tony Shriller, Monica Hu & LeLe Farley.
Jul
3
7:30 PM19:30
Re-educated Independence Day Special
Join us for an exciting evening of comedy show at Los Angeles China Comedy Night: Re-educated Independence Day Special + 補習班獨立日特輯. This is a stand-up comedy event where you meet talented comedians and hear them crack jokes on China and other fun stuff.
Comedians for English Show: LeLe Farley, Jiaoying Summers, Kiran Deol, Sean Fawaz, Anita Yoo, Ethel Tan, Tony Shriller, Olivia Xing and Jesse Appell.
Comedians for Chinese Show: Jesse Appell, Wei Cheng, Sean Fawaz, Olivia Xing, Tony Shriller and Lele Farley.
Date: Wed, July 3, 2024
Time: 7PM - 10:30PM (Pacific Time)
Re-educated (English language comedy show) starts at 7:30PM
補習班 (Chinese language comedy show) starts at 9:30PM
This time we prepared Early Bird tickets!
Place an Early Bird ticket order before Jun 24th 11PM!
Location: CaliKings Studios, 2510 1/2 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
This event is presented by Alexandre Law Firm, organized by Chinese In Entertainment, co-organized by Laowai Club, and sponsored by Montage Play and Rare Flower Agency. The event is ticketed, and RSVPs are required at the door to enter.
Apr
27
7:00 PM19:00
Los Angeles China Open Mic + Mixer
Join us for an exciting evening of cultural exchange at the Los Angeles China Open Mic + Mixer! This in-person event is an event for comedians and performers to test our their new materials in front of a live audience. Showcase your talents!
Date: Saturday, Apr 27, 2024
Time: 7PM - 11PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Our Home Studios by WDA, 3326 South Main Street, Los Angeles CA 90007
Sign up for a 5 minute slot at our open mic by completing the Los Angeles China Open Mic Sign-up form here: https://forms.gle/fRKZkxbX3HznbvLx5.
Sponsors
Montage Play is a streaming platform that curates Asian and AAPI films and documentaries for an international audience. Visit www.montageplay.com and use discount code: CHINAMIXER to get one month free subscription.
Retina Imageworks is a is a fast-growing creative Visual Effects studio specializing in deepfake technology.
Organizers
Laowai Club is an organization founded by Ameicans who have lived in the Greater China. The Laowai Club organizes monthly and annual events for Chinese language learners who want to practice their Chinese and public speaking.
Our Home Studios by WDA is a location rental studio with multiple sets located Los Angeles, California. OHS offers uniquely decorated sets such as affordable bars, motels, and live performing stages for film, photography and events - @ourhomestudios
Mar
29
7:30 PM19:30
Aug
5
4:00 PM16:00
CIE x WGF x Business of Creating Present Developing and Distributing Entertainment Projects in China
In August, CIE speaker series will partner with The Writers Guild Foundation and Business of Creating to bring you a virtual interactive panel and Q&A with seasoned entertainment professionals to discuss how to produce, market, distribute and write for the Chinese marketplace. With China surpassing the U.S. in global box office and with a robust TV industry, learn how to make your project appeal to Chinese audiences.
Date: At 4 PM - 5:15 PM (PST)
Location: Zoom (Register to get Zoom link!)
This includes:
The difference in how Chinese vs non-Chinese writers approach storytelling
Key tips to making your project more marketable to China - what to do and what to avoid.
How to get your film accepted by the CFG (China Film Group)
Understanding the scope of the China Entertainment Industry
….and more!
About the Panelists
Thomas Lim - Head of Sun Entertainment Culture Los Angeles
Born and raised in Singapore, Thom directed, wrote, and produced Roulette City and Sea of Mirrors in Macau during his early years. Both titles had successful theatrical release and received immense press coverage in the region.
Thomas is now Head of Sun Entertainment Culture Los Angeles, which is a prominent Hong Kong company and has produced commercially successful films such as SPL 2, Paradox, and Operation Mekong.
He is currently producing, writing, and will direct our first Singaporean-US co-production film about an Indian-Singaporean girl who runs away from an arranged marriage to pursue her ballet dreams in America.
Dongyang (Patrick) Liu - Head of Overseas Operations of Sansang Media
A professional novel and screenplay writer with a background in Chinese literature, Patrick Liu specializes in International IP localization. Projects he led by bridging U.S and Chines studios include Burning Ice (Sansang Media/Netflix), Drug War (Sansang Media/Amazon Prime), and more. He also served as a screenwriter on a 65-episode TV Series The Gods which was premiered on Hunan TV, now can also be found on iQiyi, Youku, and Tencent.
Winnie Wei Wei - Senior Consultant, North America, Ent Group
Winnie is a veteran of the Chinese Entertainment industry who brought her expertise to the United States where she obtained her MBA from USC. Winnie’s experience includes magazines, television and film as well as working with the largest entertainment data provider in China, Ent Group. Her knowledge of the intricacies of the Chinese entertainment market is extensive.
Michael Fisk - Owner, InterMark Strategy & Consulting
Senior executive with extensive background in leading diverse existing teams, creating teams from scratch, and marketing products in over 70+ countries worldwide in fast-paced intense environments. Launched hundreds of campaigns targeting broad consumer groups. Integrates campaigns across multiple divisions like Digital, Publicity, Media, Creative, Promotions, Sales, Distribution and more.
About the Moderator
· Jennifer Mangan - Producer/Writer, Beautiful Day Productions
Jennifer Mangan is a writer/producer who owns the independent production company Beautiful Day Productions that focuses on material that uplifts and empowers women through Comedy and Sci-Fi/Fantasy. She co-founded and produced the Women In Film Mini-Upfronts and is the co-founder and moderator of the panel series Business of Creating.
Jennifer is currently developing sci-fi/fantasy television show Animal Magnetism with EP Randy Greenberg (The Meg).
Our Partners
Sponsor
This event is sponsored by CIE partner DX-LAB (https://www.dramxla.com/), a restaurant from Chengdu with a heritage of artisanal food.
Jun
26
7:00 PM19:00
CIE SPEAKER SERIES | ALCHEMY OF ANIMATION
The art, business, and teamwork behind animation production
Feb
20
2:00 PM14:00
CIE Speaker Series | Women in Entertainment
The Entertainment Industry, today and towards the future: through the eyes of the female practitioners in Hollywood
Feb
10
7:30 PM19:30
CIE 2021 Lunar New Year Zoomixer
Welcome back everyone and congratulations, we made it to 2021! To kick off the new year and celebrate the coming Lunar New Year, CIE brings back Zoomixer. As we enter the year of the OX, we may not yet be able to see each other in person, but come and join us for a fun night of online networking and games, catching up with your friends and getting ready for a brand-new year.
In order to celebrate the Lunar New Year, CIE also prepared a special treat for all the Chinese culinary enthusiasts out there, we will be streaming a tutorial of how to make Chinese dumplings live on Zoom before our mixer starts! If you are interested in learning how to make this signature dish for the Chinese Lunar New Year, be sure to log onto Zoom at 6:30PM and join us for the festivities…In addition, the traditional lantern riddles will be given to each break room during the mixer - work with your group mates to solve the riddle and win a prize at the end of the night!
Stay safe, and see you on the other side.
This round of Zoomixer is sponsored by our community partner Hungry Panda - A specialist food delivery platform providing authentic Chinese food and groceries to Chinese compatriots and students abroad since 2016!
Jan
30
7:00 PM19:00
LACFF LGBTQ SHOWCASE DIRECTOR Q&A SESSION
LACFF LGBTQ SHOWCASE Q&A SESSION
Have you watched our LGBTQ virtual showcase yet?
Join us JAN 30th at 7:00 p.m. PST for a Q&A session with fantastic directors behind these four entries: ️
Kaixuan Wang, director of We Outlaws
Olivia Liu, director of The last Lesbian
Hsin-Ying, director of SHe
Jordan Wong, director of Mom’s clothes
Damien Lu will serve as the moderator of the Q&A event. Damien Lu received his Ph.D. from UCLA and currently works as the President of Information Clearinghouse for Chinese Gays & Lesbians.
About the Directors
About the Event Moderator
Jan
18
to Feb 5
2021 LACFF LGBTQ Showcase
2021 LACFF LGBTQ Showcase
Looking for movies to watch during the lockdown？
Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival (LACFF) is thrilled to present the 2021 LGBTQ Virtual Showcase, our first screening session in the new year. The Showcase is available from 1/18/2021 to 2/05/2021. Click the button below to enjoy an elaborate selection of LGBTQ-themed films from past LACFF and our community partners/individuals.
*In addition, on 1/30/2021, we will hold a Q&A panel with filmmakers behind these four entries. Stay tuned for more information！🌟
About the Films
Mom’s Clothes
Director: Jordan Wong
The Last Lesbian
Director: Jingyu Liu
SHe
Director: HsinYing Kuo
We Outlaws
Director: Kaixuan Wang
Oct
30
7:30 PM19:30
CIE October Zoomixer: Costume Palooza
CIE October Zoomixer: Costume Palooza
Happy Halloween! It’s that time of the month again, CIE will be hosting the monthly online Zoomixer on October 30th for you to meet new friends, network with industry professionals, or simply enjoy a fun-filled night. Join us for a fun and spooktacular night with all treats and no tricks~
Costumes are encouraged - dress up as your favorite characters or anyone you’d like to be. The “best” costume will receive exclusive CIE cyber benefits at the end of the night, which includes access to our future special events!
No costume? ? No Problem! Just come and hang out with us, all are welcome!
Please register to receive an invitation. Help us spread the word~
Date: Friday, October 30, 2020
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
Register Below：
Oct
24
2:00 PM14:00
CIE Speaker Series | Over the Moon: A Conversation with the Filmmakers
Save the date! Chinese in Entertainment is excited to present our October Speaker Series “Over the Moon: A Conversation with the Filmmakers” on October 24 at 2 PM (PDT). Join CIE to hear from Director Glen Keane, Producer Gennie Rim and Peilin Chou, and Executive Producer Janet Yang!
Oct
3
8:00 PM20:00
LACFF Virtual Showcase: Q&A with Filmmakers II
2020 Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival (LACFF) Virtual Showcase
AVAILABLE online!
Please visit montageplay.com and Xinpianchang (Mainland China) to watch selected films for free.
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, LACFF has decided to transition to a fully online screening for the 2020 season. In contrast to our regular festival, we have decided to use these unprecedented times as an opportunity for introspection. Each year we receive hundreds of amazing film submissions showcasing the creativity and talent of filmmakers from around the world. However, due to time constraints, many of these great films are unable to be a part of our standard programming schedule. Today, we are proud to present the 2020 LACFF Virtual Showcase - a selection of past submitted films.
Accompanying the online showcase, Q&A sessions with filmmakers will be held on September 26th, 2020 and October 3rd, 2020. Please join us to share your thoughts and enjoy the program!
Q&A with Filmmakers II
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2020
Time: 8 pm (PDT)
Platform: Zoom Webinar (meeting ID: 949 7910 1331 or meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/94979101331 )
About Speakers
Taipei Blues
Co-Director: Jinshuai Zhang
Seventeen-year-old Angel Chen is a fraudulent girl from a pornographic extortion organization. She dates rich men she knows online and lets gangs blackmail them. She dropped out of high school and left her hometown, living alone in Taipei, living a life of vagrancy wrapped in lies. Her only credible person is her boyfriend Wang Yijie, who spent a happy time at the skateboard arena. Until Chen found out that she was pregnant with Wang Yijie's child, she was given a cold shoulder by him. Under the thorns of emotion and reality, Angel Chen decided to give birth to this child and escape the bitter life.
The Tour
Director: Hanna Tsai
Li Qing went to Dongguan, Guangdong with his mother, Juan, to look for the disappeared father, who is a Taiwanese businessman. During the days, they met a private chauffeur named Chen. However, their journey was not easy under the lead of Chen, and they experienced a journey with endless stories to seek her father.
The Way Home
Director: Yirab Zhou
Producer: Summer Xinlei Yang
Frustrated by having to work at his mother’s corner store on a Saturday, 18-year-old Jimmy seizes an opportunity to prove himself to a Chinatown hooligan. 30-year-old Haiyang follows a Coyote through the US-Mexican border when his younger brother, Bin, starts to fall ill. As Jimmy and Haiyang venture toward their own goals, it becomes clear that there is a very high price to pay. The film intimately follows them on their emotional, physical, and moral journeys, providing a timely exploration of family, identity, and sacrifice.
Sep
26
8:00 PM20:00
LACFF Virtual Showcase: Q&A with Filmmakers I
2020 Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival (LACFF) Virtual Showcase
AVAILABLE online!
Please visit montageplay.com and Xinpianchang (Mainland China) to watch selected films for free.
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, LACFF has decided to transition to a fully online screening for the 2020 season. In contrast to our regular festival, we have decided to use these unprecedented times as an opportunity for introspection. Each year we receive hundreds of amazing film submissions showcasing the creativity and talent of filmmakers from around the world. However, due to time constraints, many of these great films are unable to be a part of our standard programming schedule. Today, we are proud to present the 2020 LACFF Virtual Showcase - a selection of past submitted films.
Accompanying the online showcase, Q&A sessions with filmmakers will be held on September 26th, 2020 and October 3rd, 2020. Please join us to share your thoughts and enjoy the program!
Q&A with Filmmakers I
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020
Time: 8 pm (PDT)
Platform: Zoom Webinar
Moderator: Xinyu Zhao (LACFF)
A Different Man
Director: Ziwei Chen
Chen is a female director who graduated from the Communication University of China with her Master’s Degree in Arts in 2015. She is now working for Beijing 7 Impression Culture Media as a pre-producer and planner. She is a former director and editor of the Beijing TV Arts and Culture Center, as well as the deputy director of the TV series “ER Physicians.”
An Gong
Director: Clifford Miu
Born in Canada and raised in Taiwan, Clifford Miu is a writer/director/producer who graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He has worked on Martin Scorsese's SILENCE, and recently served as second assistant director on Renny Harlin's Chinese language film BODIES AT REST. He is a producer on Emily Ann Hoffman's animated short NEVADA, currently Oscar-qualified. He also produced JIE JIE and DEATH METAL GRANDMA, which are now available on HBO GO and New York Times Op-Doc, respectively. He had previously directed PORCUPINE and BARGAIN, both of which had premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
The Second Page
Director: Justin M Scott
Justin is a commercial and narrative filmmaker who splits his time between Shanghai and Los Angeles. He is fluent in Chinese and has spent the last 8 years exploring, studying, and living in China. He is passionate about cross-cultural stories that challenge stereotypes, spotlight little-seen subcultures, and deepen our empathy toward one another.
The Veterinarian
Director: Qianli Sha
Qianli SHA and Weijia CAO used to be classmates at Fudan University, majoring in Philosophy. In our 30s, we still feel lost and unsettled. However, among many uncertainties in life, the only thing that we can consistently determine is to keep a passion for creation and expression, sincerely. We don't have much experience in filmmaking. This is our first film.
Sep
18
7:30 PM19:30
CIE September Zoomixer: Back to School Bash
Kick off a unique school year with our September Zoomixer: Back to Shool Bash!
CIE is glad to co-host this event (sponsored by Final Draft) with Fusionart Pictures Inc. and Dodge College Graduate Student Council (DSCGC) at Chapman University. Moreover, two special guests will be joining us for the mixer: creative consultant, teacher, author, and former directing head at the American Film Institute Conservatory, Peter Markham and two time Academy Awards nominated director, writer and actor Matthew Jacobs!
And…that is not all, we will be raffling out a digital copy of the most popular industry standard screenwriting software Final Draft 11 for free at the end of the mixer. (Eligibility upon entering the chat room on the day, must be present at the end of the mixer for a chance to win.)
Not a student? It doesn’t matter! The event is open to everyone, come join us for an enlightened evening of discussion, conversation, and fun!
Date: September 18, 2020
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00 PM (PST)
Ticket:
ABOUT CO-HOSTING PARTNER
Fusionart Pictures Inc.
Fusionart Pictures is an award winner & Hollywood based production company with an extraordinary film producing experience and extensive academic background. The company is focused on the creative development, production, post-production, and distribution of films, TV series and documentaries. We have a professional team who are all award winners. Our cooperative partners include Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, iTunes, Microsoft, Comcast, DirectTV, IN Demand, Netflix, Hoopla, Hulu, Sony Entertainment Network, Steam, VUBIQUITY, VUDU, and Dish Network. We are also collaborating with news media, including NBC, Fox, Sing Tao Daily, World Journal, China Daily, US New Express, VoyageLA, TouTiao, NetEase, SDTV, South East TV, Zhejiang TV, HNTV, and other TV Channels.
Dodge College Graduate Student Council
The purpose of the Dodge College Graduate Student Council is to enhance the graduate educational experience and environment, foster both community and unity across Dodge College's graduate programs, provide resources and events to encourage social, professional, and academic development, and empower all graduate students by serving as a voice for the graduate community at Chapman University and Dodge College.
ABOUT THE HOST
Sunny Xiang
Producer/ Head of International Sales and Distribution at Fusionart Pictures Inc.
She is a member of the American NATPE film association. She produced more than 50 short films, commercials, promotional videos, documentaries, MV, and feature films in the United States and China. Her works won awards and were officially selected in 55 film festivals. Her works includes the promotional video of the 6th Silicon Valley Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum Which Kai-Fu Lee had the opening speech; Amazon's film "I Don't Want to Sleep Alone" which is lead by Wells Fargo Covergirl; Amazon film "The Magic Door" the award winner in Berlin International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema. She also joins in 200 productions, including PUMA X THE HUNDREDS’ commercial,, TV show "Rap of China," Fitz and The Tantrums' MV, etc.
ABOUT SPECIAL GUEST
Peter Markham
Peter Markham is a creative consultant, teacher, author, and former directing head at the American Film Institute Conservatory. His alumni, award winners at major festivals, have notable careers in film and TV. Prior to teaching, he was a director in the UK, and worked with filmmakers including Anthony Minghella and Martin Scorsese.Peter is here to promote his new book “What’s the story? The director Meets Their Screenplay” coming out.
About the book
“What’s the story? An Essential Guide for Directors and Writer-Directors”
By Peter Markham
This book is an essential resource for any aspiring director who wants to understand exactly how to approach a screenplay in order to get the very best from it, and an invaluable resource for any filmmaker who wants to understand the important creative interplay between the director and screenplay in bringing a story to life.
Matthew Jacobs
Matthew Jacobs is a well known director,writer & actor. He is also an instructor from UCLA and University of Texas at Austin.
His works included Oscar nominated film The Emperor’s New Groove, BBC’s feature films Doctor Who, Hallelujah Anyhow and Mothertime; Star Wars: Star-Fighter, Paperhouse, Young Indiana, Jones Chronicles. He is also the actor in the Oscar winner film Vice.Matthew is here to promote his new movie Doctor Who I Am, coming out in 2021.
About the film
Directed by Vanessa Yuille & Matthew Jacobs, with executive producer Colin Vaines, documentary “DOCTOR WHO AM I” is now in the final stages of post-production. In this funny and moving documentary, an infamous Doctor Who screenwriter (Matthew Jacobs) is reluctantly dragged back into the American Whoniverse but finds family in the unlikeliest of places. “Doctor Who Am I” is set to release in 2021.
Sep
12
2:00 PM14:00
CIE Speaker Series | Q&A Discussion with the Cast of MULAN
Chinese in Entertainment is excited to host a live Speaker Series Q&A Discussion with the Cast of Mulan on September 12 at 2 PM PDT. To celebrate the Disney live-action film MULAN and continue supporting the Chinese heritage community, CIE invites 5 starring casts of the movie, Tzi Ma, Jimmy Wong, Rosalind Chao, Ron Yuan, Chen Tang, to the webinar moderated by Coca Xie. Facebook live streaming will also be available.
In this panel, you will expect to hear our guests’ experiences with the movie, such as their casting process and set stories. Besides, the panel will also discuss topics related to Chinese and Asian American culture, such as Mulan's impact on the social zeitgeist, Asian representation in Hollywood, and cultural differences.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2020
Time: 2pm (PDT)
Location: Zoom Webinar & Facebook Live Streaming (@chinese in entertainment)
Ticket: RSVP below to get your ticket and receive Zoom information
About the Speakers
About the Moderator
Coca Xie is a Chinese-born television personality, host, and producer. Xie is the first Chinese producer and host to work in the major American news organization The Wrap.
About Mulan
Mulan is about an epic tale of China’s legendary female warrior Hua Mulan. As the eldest child in the family, she masquerades as a man, taking the place of her ailing father, going to the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders. Mulan features many experienced Asain American actors.
About CIE Speaker Series
CIE Speaker Series offers volunteers and our community an opportunity to experience and learn from remarkable individuals working in the entertainment industry. Speaker Series invites industry professionals to share their stories and insights. We intend to create dynamic conversations between remarkable industry leaders who are making an impact to shape the entertainment world, and the audience who are eager to learn more about the industry.
Our Partners
Aug
29
5:00 PM17:00
Production Legal 101 | Presented by CIE & DLG
This Saturday, CIE and DLG are here to present “Production Legal 101” webinar!
Understanding the key legal issues and how to navigate them is the key to taking your production from concept to creation and distribution — so don’t hesitate to join us!
Aug
28
7:30 PM19:30
CIE August Zoomixer: Summer End Smash
CIE is excited to present our LA China August Mixer on Zoom this Friday!
Spice up your quarantine life with new friends and interesting conversations.
Let’s get together and enjoy this unique summer!
Aug
22
5:00 PM17:00
”Immigration in the COVID-19 era“ - International Immigration Seminar Presented by CIE & DLG
This Saturday, Chinese in Entertainment (CIE) and D’Alessio Law Group (DLG) is excited to present a webinar on U.S. immigration law for the benefit of international entertainment, tech, and entrepreneurial professionals.
Staying up to date with the ever-changing state of international immigration is vital to navigating your career in a post-COVID 19 landscape. From travel restrictions to office closings, presidential proclamations to changes in processing times, the “Immigration in the COVID-19 era” webinar will help professionals understand the issues they face when pursuing a U.S. visa or green card throughout these times. Whether you’re planning on coming to or staying in the United States for a limited or long-term basis, understanding which visa options will best serve your interests in the United States is an important first step for following through on your goals.
Schedule:
Date: Aug 22, Saturday
Time: 5 PM (PST)
What to Expect:
The seminar will be organized largely as an instructional lecture, which will be presented by speaker and immigration attorney Lorraine D'Alessio (see below for bio). Lorraine will
Understanding current U.S. travel restrictions abroad, at the border, and at home
How to renew or extend visitor visas (ESTA and Visa Waiver Program) for foreign nationals currently unable to leave the United States
Understanding Trump administration travel and visa restrictions on employment based green cards, H-1B, H-2B, J-1, and L-1 visas, as well exceptions to these restrictions
Alternative visa options for professionals affected by visa restrictions
Processing trends and tips for navigating the visa process
Understanding the impact of future COVID-19 news as well as U.S. election on immigration
The panel will conclude with a question-and-answer (Q&A) session in which speakers will respond to audience questions.
If you encounter any questions, feel free to email us at marketing@lacff.org.
About D’Alessio Law Group
D’Alessio Law Group (DLG) is a full-service immigration law firm dedicated to serving the needs of companies, organizations, artists and creators in the international entertainment, tech, and corporate communities. The firm delivers innovative solutions that enable companies to gain access to top global talent. Their mandate is to help our clients build teams that give them their competitive advantage for success.
DLG takes deep pride in representing the goals of their clients as synonymous to our own. They strive to achieve the desired immigration objectives of every organization and individual through an efficient, effective and proven process. Powered by our dedicated team and strategic approach, D’Alessio Law Group is widely recognized as a highly effective leader and global advocate in the arena of international immigration law.
About the Speaker
Lorraine D’Alessio
Founding partner of D’Alessio Law Group, Lorraine D’Alessio was named the 2017 Leader in Law by the Los Angeles Business Journal and is the recipient of the 2018 Enterprising Woman Award. A former Ford model turned legal powerhouse, Lorraine is a multi-award- winning, immigration expert that regularly contributes to the Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, LA Business Journal, Playback Magazine and other leading outlets in the U.S. Lorraine serves on the board for Artists for Change, is a member of the Female Founder’s Network, and serves as a Startup Grind mentor as well.
Aug
16
1:00 PM13:00
Crack the Script - CIE Writer's Workshop Special Session
Writer’s Workshop goes public for the first time!
CIE Writer's Workshop's main objective is to help young writers improve their scripts through creative discussions with their peers. Usually, we host an in-person monthly workshop focusing on one writer's script.
However, as CIE continues to support our community during the pandemic, we will hold a virtual Special Session on August 16th, led by our guest instructor Peter Markham. Mr. Markham will break down the script of Oscar-winning Moonlight to help our young writers gain more insights into what differentiates a great script from an average one.
Schedule:
Date: Aug 16, Sunday
Time: 1-3 PM (PST)
Ticket: Please RSVP below for Zoom info
Peter Markham is a creative consultant, teacher, author, and former directing head at the American Film Institute Conservatory. His alumni, award winners at major festivals, have notable careers in film and TV. Prior to teaching, he was a director in the UK, and worked with filmmakers including Anthony Minghella and Martin Scorsese.
If you’re interested in directing, we recommend you explore Peter Markham’s online classes and his new book “What’s the Story? The Director Meets Their Screenplay”. Check out here.
The writers’ workshop is a monthly held event sponsored by Final Draft and co-hosted with Entertainment Oxygen. Members of the Writers’ Workshop meet monthly or on a need-to-meet basis to work on their original pitches, screenplays, and teleplays. Each workshop session is usually two hours long and limited to less than 12 participants so that everyone has enough time to talk and share their thoughts. The workshop environment is honest but friendly, and we firmly believe that participating in a private and constructive workshop allows both the writer and the participants to gain new insights and grow together as a creative community.
If you are interested in joining the Writer's Workshop community and be a part of our monthly event, please feel free to send your script to writers@sino-screen.com.
Jul
31
7:30 PM19:30
CIE July Zoomixer: Slumber Party!
July LA China Mixer: Slumber Party!
CIE Online Zoomixer resumes! Come hang out and mingle~ Put on your comfiest Pj, have a glass of your favorite beverage, wine, beer, or warm milk, it’s your call!
Jul
17
7:30 PM19:30
Movie Night - We Are Champions
We Are Champions (下半场) is an award-winning film made by Zhang Rongji, starring Fan Shaoxun and Zhu Xuanyang. The film won the Best New Actor at Golden Horse Award 2019, and just won Best Director, Best Photography, and Outstanding Technology at Taipei Film Festival 2020. *The screening has an English Subtitle.
Summary: Born into the bottom rungs of society, two teenage brothers with nothing but each other hope to change their fate through their love of basketball. Little brother Tung-hao joins an elite school and transforms into a dazzling superstar; big brother Hsiu-yu ends up on a ragtag squad about to be disbanded, finding an unexpected new brotherhood in his never-say-die teammates. Eventually, the brothers cross paths on their way to ultimate basketball glory - the HBL championship - where they will discover that some things are more important than winning.
Event: The screening is presented by Chinese in Entertainment and Smart Cinema USA. You can watch the film whenever best fits your schedule. However, we encourage you to join the organizing team to start watching the film at 7:30pm (7/17) together for a better screening experience. And bring your questions, feelings, and reviews for the film to our Zoom Discussion!
7:00 pm (PST): Zoom room opens (Open for questions)
7:30 pm (PST): Announce screening on Smart Cinema USA (You can watch in advance)
9:30 pm (PST): Post-screening Zoom discussion moderated by Lu Yiwei from CIE Programming Team
Tickets: Follow our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WeChat (CIELosAngeles) for free/discounted tickets (limited)!
If you encounter any questions, feel free to email us at marketing@lacff.org.
Jun
26
7:30 PM19:30
ZOOMIXER
Chinese in Entertainment (CIE) will host its first online/zoom mixer on Friday (6/26) at 7:30 pm (PST). Get ready for a night of fun and interesting discussions, get to know each other, exchange ideas, or simply vent and share your experiences. We are here to listen and show our support. So raise a glass for your favorite beverage, get in your sharpest outfit, or put on your comfiest pajamas, let’s get “mixing”~ We are here for you!
Scan the QR code above to register!
Dec
10
7:00 PM19:00
Los Angeles China Mixer Holiday Joint
Hi all! On December 10th, we are hosting a holiday joint mixer to close the decade with a bang. As we're wrapping up 2019 and are approaching a new decade in 2020, it would be wonderful to join forces and celebrate all the amazing subgroups that exist in LA and are working hard to make our voices known!
We will be at Edendale in Silverlake this time, where we’ll have the entire back patio. It’s the holidays, so DRESS UP! We’re going cocktail attire because why not look classy while we get messy.
And while we get messy let’s also give a penny!
Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) is a non-profit organization recognized nationally for its pioneering work in domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse services within the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Islander (API) community.
They are doing such a good job helping those in need in our community. Please donate what you can at this link: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/center-for-the-pacific-asian-family-inc/support-our-mission-to-end-violence/azns-holiday-fundraiser. We will keep the link live until December 31st, 2019! You can find out more about CPAF below.
Attire:
Cocktail
Location:
Edendale
2838 Rowena Ave.
Silverlake, CA 90039
**Tickets are not required at the door and RSVP is for headcount only!**
Partnering up with Chinese in Entertainment are:
AZNs in Entertainment (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1467650406588819/)
Koreans in Media (https://www.facebook.com/koreansinmedia/)
Vietnamese in Entertainment (https://www.facebook.com/groups/143179016428012)
FilAm Creative (https://www.facebook.com/FilAmCreative/)
Laos Angeles
South Asians in Media and Entertainment (https://www.facebook.com/groups/SAMEHollywood)
Happy Holidays!
Sincerely,
Groups leaders
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Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) created the first multi-lingual 24-hour helpline assisting API survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the nation.
In 1981, they opened the first multi-lingual and multi-cultural domestic violence emergency shelter in the nation that specialized in serving API survivors of domestic violence. Thereafter, we were also the first to open a multi-lingual and multi-cultural transitional program focusing on the needs of survivors who seek to establish independent, violence-free lives.
In 2005, they expanded our Community Program, focused on community engagement and violence prevention programs. We provide a wide range of comprehensive services, all of which are free of charge, conducted in many API languages.
Their mission is to build healthy and safe communities by addressing the root causes and consequences of family violence and violence against women. We are committed to meeting the specific cultural and language needs of Asian and Pacific Islander women and their families.
Their vision is of an Asian and Pacific Islander community that embraces healthy relationships and works in partnership with other communities to eradicate all forms of violence.
https://nurturingchange.org/
Nov
17
2:00 PM14:00
Speaker Series | Unveil the Green: VFX and Modern Filmmaking
Sino Screen Speaker Series invites professionals and executives from all aspects of the entertainment industry to share their stories and insights every month. We intend to create dynamic conversations between remarkable industry leaders, who are making an impact to shape the entertainment world, and the audience who are eager to learn. We hope that through listening to the speakers’ stories on how they break into their respective fields and how they discover their individual paths to success could benefit the audience in many ways.
We have successfully organized and hosted two sold-out speaker series events with one in the area of film finance and the other in producing for both the China and the US markets. For the third speaker series event that is going to take place on November 17th, we are planning on taking the audience deep into the VFX world.
Storytellers are increasingly leveraging VFX to stretch their imagination and share their innovative spirits with the audience. But what is the essence of VFX? What is the difference between VFX and animation effects? How do collaboration and coordination of visual effects at different stages take place in film and television projects? How do the visual effects in high-budget productions and low-budget projects differ? What is the future trend of visual effects?
On November 17, Sino Screen will explore the answers to those questions by inviting Marvel Film's visual effects coordinator Joan Fang as the host, and together with Oscar-nominated visual effects veteran Jacques Stroweis, and Jeff Chao, who has vast experience in film investment as well as two Hollywood visual effect artists Han Cao and Hong Zhu from China. The panel will unveil the entire VFX process from pre-production to post-production, covering both the creative and the business side as well as the difference in working for the Chinese and the US projects to better inform our audience.
Speaker #1: Jacques Stroweis
Jacques Stroweis is an Oscar-nominated VFX Supervisor with expertise in CG and advanced imaging technologies. He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences (AMPAS), the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Visual Effects Society (VES), and the Advanced Imaging Society (AIS). Among his long-term endeavors in the industry, Jacques co-founded and helmed Creative Visual Effects (CVE) for Sony Pictures where he served as VFX supervisor, CTO, and executive producer for a decade. Today, Jacques works as a freelance VFX supervisor/producer for the Studios as well as for independent producers, both on-set and post-production. Jacques’ most recent endeavors have taken him to China where he supervised several mainstream big budget VFX-driven films and episodic TV series, including the Chinese film The Monkey King 2.
Speaker #2: Jeff Chao
Jeff Chao is the Vice President of Finance and Business Development at Digital Domain. Jeff was Senior Director, Finance at Participant Media, where he managed film investments for a $250 million film fund between Participant Media and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, which produced films such as Lincoln, The Help, Hundred Foot Journey, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel I & II, Contagion and Snitch. Mr. Chao has had direct involvement with film investments for over 31 films with budgets ranging from $2 million to $75 million. During his time at Participant Media, Jeff also supervised the growth of the Digital division, TakePart.com from a blog to a Multi-Channel Network (MCN) with 10 million views per month. Jeff was also involved in the acquisition and set up of Pivot Television, a cable network for social good that won an Emmy award for Joseph Gordon Levitt’s Hit Record.
Speaker #3: Han Cao
Han Cao is a Visual Effect Artist focusing on Compositing. Han started his career at Ingenuity Studios Working on Major Music Videos for Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Imagine Dragons, and Award-winning Features such as Get Out, Happy Death Day and action-packed Sci-fi like Geostorm. With 5 years of professional experience, He stepped up from an artist to Compositing Supervisor. Han is currently working at Encore VFX as a Lead artist, working on DC Superhero TV shows like Flash and Supergirl. With a great passion for both Art and technology. Han loves exploring the most effective ways to get the work done and solving problems creatively. Other than the work itself, Han also stays connected with the industry professionals and has built great connections with major Chinese VFX studios and clients.
Speaker #4: Hong Zhu
Hong Zhu is a CG artist with over 10 years of experience in the Film & entertainment industry. He has worked on high profile TV shows such as Flash, Super Girl, and Love Death and Robot (Awarded 3 Emmys) as Lead Lighting artist/Generalist. He is currently working as a Lead Scene Assembler (Generalist) at Blur studio which is known for creating high quality game cinematics for various AAA titles. His most recent work at Blur studio includes game Cinematics for Call of Duty Modern Warfare, League of Legends and elder scroll online.
Moderator: Joan Fang
Joan Fang (original name Chuyan Fang) is an LA-based film producer and visual effects producer from China. She is known for managing visual effects on Marvel Studio's Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Universal Studio's Dolittle. She has also produced many independent films including Li Shan, Sunset Sunrise, and Sound of New Year. Her previous work has won Alfred P. Sloan funding award, 43rd Cleveland International Festival Hot List, 2019 Asians on Film Honor Award and Best Sci-fi nomination.
Oct
27
2:00 PM14:00
Sino Screen Panel | Challenges for Asian Content in Hollywood
Launched in August 2019, Sino Screen Speaker Series invites professionals and executives from all aspects of the entertainment industry to share their insight into Hollywood every month. This October, Sino Screen is partnering with LACFF to bring the special edition of Speaker Series: 2019 LACFF Industry Panel.
The Industry Panel explores some of the recent developments and trends around Asian content/IP acquisition, development, and production as well as how that has helped advanced Asian representation in this industry. In an age where both studios and streaming platforms have ramped up their international content strategies we speak with industry leaders to understand how they are navigating the landscape internationally and domestically.
Doors Open at 1:30
Panel Runs from 2:00-3:30
Location: Emerson College Bill Bordy Media & Conference Center
5960 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6521, United States
PANELISTS:
Aoini Ameziane — COO of Film Finances Inc. Asia
Maria Lo Orzel - Head of the Asia Task Force for the Producers Guild of America
Steven Paul — Chairman of SP Entertainment
Randy Greenberg — Producer of The Meg
MODERATOR
Casey Dong — Creative Executive at Anthem & Song
Oct
2
7:00 PM19:00
Los Angeles China October Mixer/LACFF Media Event
Come and join fellow young professionals working in media and entertainment for drinks, and talk about your projects. The event is free and open to the public. The October mixer also features the 2019 Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival (LACFF) for a media/press party! LACFF 2019 is just around the corner (October 25th-27th)! Join us for an exclusive sneak peek of our exciting lineup and a chance to meet some of our top-class jury members.
We will be raffling off a FREE copy of Final Draft, the industry-standard in screenwriting software to one lucky attendee. Every attendee gets one entry into the raffle!
We will also raffle off a pair of ticket vouchers for LACFF 2019! For the ticket vouchers, every attendee will get one free entry, but you can increase your chance to win by donating to our organization! Get one extra ticket by donating $1 and another one every $5 you donate. All donation goes to support the cost of organizing and other non-profit uses.
For more information on the festival, go to LACFF.org
Feel free to invite friends, acquaintances, and strangers. If you need help finding the group, please contact Mark Liu at mark.liu@lacff.org or David Chen at david.chen@sino-screen.com
Please help us support the venue by purchasing a drink or order some food, Peking Tavern is a full restaurant with many delicious food options.
Parking instructions: Street parking available on S Main and S Spring St. Public parking lots are available nearby the venue. Please do not park overnight.
This monthly event is organized by Chinese in Entertainment (CIE), a California based 501(C)3 non-profit organization that supports and promotes Chinese talent and culture in the entertainment industry. Chinese in Entertainment also organizes the annual Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival (LACFF). To sign up for Chinese in Entertainment's email newsletter, please go to www.chineseinentertainment.org. To learn more about LACFF, please go to www.lacff.org.