East Meets West: How Asian Storytelling is Influencing a Global Audience | Asia Summit 2023
00:00:00 Introduction by Curtis Chin
00:02:03 What is the current state of Asian storytelling?
00:04:22 Randall Park speaks on Crazy Rich Asians impact.
00:05:33 Actor to director transition?
00:07:02 Guneet Monga, The Elephant Whisperer Oscar Win
00:07:36 Monga discusses representing India in the film industry
00:12:02 John Penotti discusses how he began making films in Asia
00:16:09 Smaller SEA countries' profit margin?
00:19:36 India's capacity for global scale production
00:21:46 What are the challenges of global storytelling?
00:28:20 USA defines global pop culture
00:30:25 Encouraging Asians in Film: What's working?
00:32:55 Americans perception of Asians in Media
00:35:04 Would you change your approach to the film industry now?
00:38:50 An Asian or Asian American book or film recommendation?
With a diverse array of talented Asian and Asian-American voices breaking through in the global entertainment industry, audiences are seeing a dramatic uptick in globally acclaimed works that reflect Asia’s rich cultural heritage and diverse storytelling traditions. From Hollywood hits to top-rated TV shows and chart-topping music, the world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in Asian and Asian-American narratives. This session brings together a diverse panel of industry experts, both in front of and behind the camera, to explore how these captivating stories are not only reshaping the entertainment landscape, but also fostering dialogue, bridging cultural gaps, and empowering communities. Panelists will discuss the secrets behind this transformative shift, what it means for the future of global storytelling, and the opportunities it presents for investors, production houses, and talent agencies. Come join us to gain insights into how Asian storytelling is inspiring positive change, challenging dominant narratives, and sparking important conversations across the globe.
Moderator
Curtis Chin
Chair, Asia Fellows and Senior Advisor, Global Markets, Milken Institute; former US Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank
Speaker
Adele Lim
Film Writer, Director, and Producer
Guneet Monga
Film Producer; CEO, Sikhya Entertainment
Randall Park
Actor, Director, Writer, and Producer
Actor, director, writer, and producer Randall Park is best known for his work as: Louis Hwang on ABC’s groundbreaking sitcom Fresh Off The Boat; Jimmy Woo in Marvel Studios Ant Man and The Wasp and Wandavision; Dr. Stephen Shin in Aquaman and the upcoming sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom; and several other roles in TV and film. Randall co-wrote, produced and starred in the critically-acclaimed hit Netflix romantic comedy Always Be My Maybe with his long time friend Ali Wong. Randall’s production company, Imminent Collision, aims to produce comedy-forward stories from Asian American perspectives. He recently made his directorial debut earlier this year at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival with the indie feature SHORTCOMINGS, an adaptation of the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine. The company has set up several projects at ABC, Hulu, HBO Max, and Amazon. New projects include Universal Pictures comedy Strays with Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, and Isla Fisher. And he was recently cast as a series regular in the Shonda Rhimes produced murder mystery The Residence for Netflix.
John Penotti
President, Penotti Pictures
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