Chinese-American Filmmakers Key To Success of Chinese Movies Abroad

Dominic Ng - Chinese-American filmmakers key to success of Chinese films

Another member of the “Hollywood & China” panel, East West Bank Chairman Dominic Ng, said he thought a key to enhancing the prospects of films from the Middle Kingdom in the U.S. could be the hiring of more Chinese-Americans to act as cultural and business ambassadors.

“They know this Chinese audience well. They know the American experience extremely well,” said Ng, whose bank has funded multiple films and industry deals. “Hopefully the smart executives will look at Chinese-Americans who can help make … these films.”

Chinese-American filmmaker here, in China, of all places. Smart executives, smart executives… ?

Source: How Chinese Movies Can Win Over Americans | Variety

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