Middle Earth - China’s cultural industry podcast - 节目列表

Send us Fan MailJohn Dietz of BangBang Pictures has worked on over 30 movies in China, ranging from blockbuster films to micro-budget independent projects. He has seen the domestic visual effects (VFX) industry grow tremendously since moving to China in 2009, and works as a third party who handles top-to-bottom implementation of VFX for film projects. He shares a few tricks of the trade, including how he finds success working with international teams, and provides details about the logistics of some of the projects that he has worked on. Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Recommendations-Animal World (动物世界 2019), a Chinese action-adventure film.- Lost in Russia (囧妈 2020), a Chinese comedy that can be seen for free on Douyin.Like the podcasts at SupChina? Help us out by taking this brief survey. With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves  for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support. 

Send us a text John Dietz of BangBang Pictures has worked on over 30 movies in China, ranging from blockbuster films to micro-budget independent projects. He has seen the domestic visual effects (VFX) industry grow tremendously since moving to China in 2009, and works as a third party who handles top-to-bottom implementation of VFX for film projects. He shares a few tricks of the trade, including how he finds success working with international teams, and provides details about the logistics of some of the projects that he has worked on. Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Recommendations -Animal World (动物世界 2019), a Chinese action-adventure film. - Lost in Russia (囧妈 2020), a Chinese comedy that can be seen for free on Douyin. Like the podcasts at SupChina? Help us out by taking this brief survey. With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.

Send us Fan MailFor years, Chinese producers only had eyes for the “Hollywood model.” That is, big-budget projects and, hopefully, even bigger returns. After volatile times for the Chinese film industry, and events like the Fan Bingbing tax evasion scandal, producers realized that other business models can exist. We explore how this industry with Bridging the Dragon. This association has connected European and Chinese filmmakers since 2014, with the support of various Western film funds, production companies, and festivals (such as the FIRST International Film Festival FeaturingCristiano Bortone : Director & Bridging the Dragon Founder Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Link to other episode- episode 23 about the FIRST International Film FestivalRecommendations- Road Pictures (路画影视传媒 lù huà yǐngshì méi), a Chinese film distribution company that focuses on art house film. - New Classics Media (新丽传媒 xīn lí chuánméi), a Chinese entertainment and media company that focuses on remakes.- Mahua Fun Age (开心麻花 kāixīn máhuā), a Chinese company that focuses on comedy films and live theater.With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves  for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support. 

Send us a text For years, Chinese producers only had eyes for the “Hollywood model.” That is, big-budget projects and, hopefully, even bigger returns. After volatile times for the Chinese film industry, and events like the Fan Bingbing tax evasion scandal, producers realized that other business models can exist. We explore how this industry with Bridging the Dragon. This association has connected European and Chinese filmmakers since 2014, with the support of various Western film funds, production companies, and festivals (such as the FIRST International Film Festival Featuring Cristiano Bortone : Director & Bridging the Dragon Founder Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Link to other episode - episode 23 about the FIRST International Film Festival Recommendations - Road Pictures (路画影视传媒 lù huà yǐngshì méi), a Chinese film distribution company that focuses on art house film. - New Classics Media (新丽传媒 xīn lí chuánméi), a Chinese entertainment and media company that focuses on remakes. - Mahua Fun Age (开心麻花 kāixīn máhuā), a Chinese company that focuses on comedy films and live theater. With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.

Send us Fan MailKey opinion leaders, or KOLs, have a strong connection to Chinese internet users and are now highly sought after to sell products to huge audiences on ecommerce websites and streaming platforms. We dive into the reasons why this growing industry works so well in China and how, eventually, live streamers may end up consuming the same brands that hired them in the first place.FeaturingElijah Whaley : Chief Marketing Officer at PARKLUMiddle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Recommendation- Lǐ Jiāqí 李佳琦, also known as Austin Li, a famous livestreamer-  Melilim Fu, a beauty and makeup influencer.With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves  for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support. 

Send us a text Key opinion leaders, or KOLs, have a strong connection to Chinese internet users and are now highly sought after to sell products to huge audiences on ecommerce websites and streaming platforms. We dive into the reasons why this growing industry works so well in China and how, eventually, live streamers may end up consuming the same brands that hired them in the first place. Featuring Elijah Whaley : Chief Marketing Officer at PARKLU Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Recommendation - Lǐ Jiāqí 李佳琦, also known as Austin Li, a famous livestreamer - Melilim Fu, a beauty and makeup influencer. With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.

Send us Fan MailChina’s culture and entertainment industry is bracing for serious challenges amid the COVID-19 epidemic. This particularly applies to the film and tourism sectors, which are facing significant headwinds. Yet while people remain quarantined at home, short-video apps and the gaming sector are seeing massive traffic spikes.FeaturingTerry Mieremet : Entrepreneur in the Tourism IndustryCecily Huang : Producer at Australian Broadcasting Corporation Sebastian Francois : Gaming Industry ConsultanMiddle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Quiz's answers- The Spanish flu was the deadliest flu epidemic ever recorded.- The most viewed films in China right now are Contagion and The Flu.- Battle of Pathogens is the game co-launched by the publicity department of Haidian District Committee and People's Daily and developed by Bytedance-owned Ohayoo.- There have been 20,000 concerts canceled in China and Hong Kong since the outbreak of the coronavirus. With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves  for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support. 

Send us a text China’s culture and entertainment industry is bracing for serious challenges amid the COVID-19 epidemic. This particularly applies to the film and tourism sectors, which are facing significant headwinds. Yet while people remain quarantined at home, short-video apps and the gaming sector are seeing massive traffic spikes. Featuring Terry Mieremet : Entrepreneur in the Tourism Industry Cecily Huang : Producer at Australian Broadcasting Corporation Sebastian Francois : Gaming Industry Consultan Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Quiz's answers - The Spanish flu was the deadliest flu epidemic ever recorded. - The most viewed films in China right now are Contagion and The Flu. - Battle of Pathogens is the game co-launched by the publicity department of Haidian District Committee and People's Daily and developed by Bytedance-owned Ohayoo. - There have been 20,000 concerts canceled in China and Hong Kong since the outbreak of the coronavirus. With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.

Send us Fan MailDalian Wanda Group, led by billionaire Wáng Jiànlín 王建林, invested heavily in China's movie industry over the past decade. In 2014, at the cost of $8 billion, Wanda Studios Qingdao was founded. This move was aimed at establishing a dynamic supply chain that would be able to facilitate the creation of entire films, from production to distribution. After debt issues forced Wanda to sell its majority stake in the venture to Sunac, another Chinese property developer, the studios were rebranded as Oriental Movie Metropolis.Gary Kho, the former chief technical officer and chief marketing officer of Wanda Studios Qingdao, worked for the studios throughout their construction. In this interview, he describes how the facilities were built, identifies some of the challenges that the film industry faces domestically, and expounds on his work in bridging divides between China’s film and TV industry and those abroad.Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch!Recommended watching- Wandering Earth (流浪地球 2019), shot at Wanda Studios.With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves  for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support. 

Send us a text Dalian Wanda Group, led by billionaire Wáng Jiànlín 王建林, invested heavily in China's movie industry over the past decade. In 2014, at the cost of $8 billion, Wanda Studios Qingdao was founded. This move was aimed at establishing a dynamic supply chain that would be able to facilitate the creation of entire films, from production to distribution. After debt issues forced Wanda to sell its majority stake in the venture to Sunac, another Chinese property developer, the studios were rebranded as Oriental Movie Metropolis. Gary Kho, the former chief technical officer and chief marketing officer of Wanda Studios Qingdao, worked for the studios throughout their construction. In this interview, he describes how the facilities were built, identifies some of the challenges that the film industry faces domestically, and expounds on his work in bridging divides between China’s film and TV industry and those abroad. Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Recommended watching - Wandering Earth (流浪地球 2019), shot at Wanda Studios. With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.

Send us Fan MailHow do the Chinese government and companies engage with the public in Africa? Nillah Nyakoa (journalist at China Radio International), Eric Olander (managing editor of The China Africa Project), and Maria Repnikova (assistant professor of global communications) join host Aladin Farré to explore the different ways China sells, and fails to sell, its story to an entire continent.Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch!Like the podcast? Take a few minutes to fill out this survey.Recommendations:- The TV series Mao Doudou and Her Sweet Days (媳妇的美好时代 2009), which was dubbed in Swahili.- Two Chinese vloggers, Zhao Huiling and Fyjo Molly, who travel throughout Africa.- The short-video app Vskit, which is made by the Shenzhen-based mobile phone manufacturer Transsion.With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves  for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support. 

Send us a text How do the Chinese government and companies engage with the public in Africa? Nillah Nyakoa (journalist at China Radio International), Eric Olander (managing editor of The China Africa Project), and Maria Repnikova (assistant professor of global communications) join host Aladin Farré to explore the different ways China sells, and fails to sell, its story to an entire continent. Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch! Like the podcast? Take a few minutes to fill out this survey. Recommendations: - The TV series Mao Doudou and Her Sweet Days (媳妇的美好时代 2009), which was dubbed in Swahili. - Two Chinese vloggers, Zhao Huiling and Fyjo Molly, who travel throughout Africa. - The short-video app Vskit, which is made by the Shenzhen-based mobile phone manufacturer Transsion. With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.