Director of ‘The Great Buddha + ‘ Dislikes Certain Confucian Ideas

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Taiwanese filmmaker Huang Hsing-yao talks about the experience of making "The Great Buddha +," the awards the film received, the characters in the movie, Italian Neorealism, and his future projects. Read More

How to Find Opportunities in China’s Film Industry, From a European Perspective

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Cristiano Bortone, Managing Director of Bridging The Dragon, spoke to CFI on the founding of the organization, co-production trends, the group's newly launched initiative, and its upcoming event at the Cannes Film Festival. Read More

Who is Cathy Yan, The First Asian Female Director to Helm A DC Film?

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Cathy Yan just made history by being the first Asian woman to direct a female-driven superhero movie. This is what we know about her. Read More

Rob Cohen: The Fast and Furious Movie Business

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Rob Cohen Talks about his filmmaking journey, the success of "The Fast and Furious" in China, and his future co-production project. Read More

Bronco Blues: Chloé Zhao’s ‘The Rider’ Offers an Intimate Look at a Broken Young Cowboy

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"The Rider" centers on Brady (Brady Jandreau), a Native American bronco rider whose fall from his horse dramatically alters his life. The Sony Pictures Classics release, opening April 13, is written and directed by Chinese filmmaker Chloé Zhao. Read More

10 of Hong Kong Actor Leslie Cheung’s Most Memorable Films

 /  People  / 
In 2003, hugely popular Hong Kong heart-throb Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing shocked the world when he leapt to his death. To mark the 15th anniversary of his death, we take a look at his 10 most iconic films. Read More

Alibaba Pictures President Says Don’t Give Up

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Timeless themes are on Zhang’s mind these days as she tries to steer Alibaba Pictures—the film unit of China’s biggest e-commerce company—into a technologically evolving future. She set up shop in the Los Angeles area in 2016, tasked by CEO Jack Ma to develop Alibaba’s entertainment business and find stories to share with the content-hungry audience in China, soon to be the largest movie market in the world. Read More

Confessions of a China Live Streamer

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Having garnered a huge audience streaming on Momo, Yizhibo, Meipai, and Huajiao, Lauren Hallanan has the first-hand insights into China's live streaming sector. Read More

Actor and Restaurant Owner Michael Chow on Being Chinese in Hollywood

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As Mr. Chow celebrates its 50th anniversary, Michael Chow spoke to CFI about Hollywood, art, life, and being Chinese. Read More

Elaine Chin: Digital’s Impact on Hollywood-China Entertainment

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How blockbusters and digital platforms are changing Hollywood’s relationship with China. Read More

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