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!

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.

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.

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

Organizers

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

About the Moderator

Our Partners

Sponsor

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!

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

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：

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

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)

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

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

Our Partners

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

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

About 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.

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.

About CIE Writer's Workshop

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.

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.

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!

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/

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.

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

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.

Sino Screen invites professionals and executives from all aspects of the entertainment industry to share their perspectives and new trends in Hollywood. This week, Sino Screen Speaker Series III invites Mike Myles, a strategic and creative ally in the world of entertainment, to share with us his career path, advice on networking, and thoughts on East-West collaborations in the industry.

When: Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 2:30PM – 4:30PM

2:00 - Doors Open
2:30 - 4:00 Speaker Series
4:00 - 4:30 Q&A
4:30 - Networking
Where: OnePiece Work Santa Monica
631 Wilshire Blvd 3rd Floor, Santa Monica CA, 90401

Parking:

Street parking
Public parking 9 at 1136 4th St, Santa Monica CA, 90403
Hosted By: Chinese in Entertainment

Venue Sponsor: OnePiece Work

Cost: $10 Tickets are limited so grab them while you can! We cannot guarantee available seats if you pay at the door.

No Chinese language skills required. If you need help finding the group, feel free to contact Jill Chen at jill.chen.lacff.org or +1 (617) 909-9848.

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 September mixer is also the 2019 Los Angeles Chinese Film Festival (LACFF) launch party! We are proud to announce LACFF will be celebrating its third year and we want to celebrate with the community that has made it all possible. This is an opportunity to mingle with others interested in Chinese entertainment and meet the team behind LACFF 2019. 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

Apt 503 Lounge specifically designed two cocktails at the bar for this special event for us. We will have a happy hour menu with them from 7PM-10PM. Please purchase a drink if you can to help us support the venue. 

Parking instructions: Street parking available on S Serrano Ave. Parking Garage is available at the location ($2 with validation). Please enter the Parking Garage on S Serrano Ave. You can search for Aroma Parking Building on Google Map. We recommend parking on the 5th floor, which gives you direct access to Apt 503 via a connecting bridge. 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.