Asian Rising Power in Hollywood
The success of Crazy Rich Asians and the subsequent waves of Asian-led projects in Hollywood have gradually broken through the original Hollywood stereotypes. How does Asian multiculturalism find recognition in the mainstream market? Are today's audience no longer satisfied with the traditional Hollywood stories? As an indepent producer, director or writer, how do we find partners in the US market and draw attention from the audience and find new market trends? Let Adele Lim, the screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, the producer of Raya and the Last Dragon and the director of Joy Ride, and Janice Chua, Vice President of Imagine International, a celebrated American development company, talk about how to break the wall and embrace Asian power!
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Janice Chua is the Vice President of Imagine International. She manages the development and production of local language content in Asia, including Taiwan Crime Stories. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Development and Production Asia at Ivanhoe Pictures where she developed and packaged chinese-language projects for China and, also served as one of the producers on Crazy Rich Asians. Born and raised in Singapore, Janice started her career in China as an international film sales manager. She then became Director of International at Beijing Galloping Horse where she oversaw international business and co-productions such as John Woo’s The Crossing.
Adele is a Writer-Director and Producer whose credits include Crazy Rich Asians, Oscar-nominated Raya and the Last Dragon (Disney) and Joy Ride (Lionsgate). She wrote on and produced over a dozen network TV drama series, including Private Practice and Lethal Weapon, and was co-showrunner of Starcrossed. Additionally, she mentors emerging writers to promote equity and representation in entertainment.
Janice Chua is the Vice President of Imagine International. She manages the development and production of local language content in Asia, including Taiwan Crime Stories. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Development and Production Asia at Ivanhoe Pictures where she developed and packaged chinese-language projects for China and, also served as one of the producers on Crazy Rich Asians. Born and raised in Singapore, Janice started her career in China as an international film sales manager. She then became Director of International at Beijing Galloping Horse where she oversaw international business and co-productions such as John Woo’s The Crossing.
Adele is a Writer-Director and Producer whose credits include Crazy Rich Asians, Oscar-nominated Raya and the Last Dragon (Disney) and Joy Ride (Lionsgate). She wrote on and produced over a dozen network TV drama series, including Private Practice and Lethal Weapon, and was co-showrunner of Starcrossed. Additionally, she mentors emerging writers to promote equity and representation in entertainment.