June 11, 2021

#170 - Working with Hollywood’s John Woo, writing & directing our Chinese TV series & filmmaking in China vs SG (feat. Yao Lishan)

We talk to Yao Lishan, our writer-director for our Chinese TV series “The Amazing Showman”. We speak about his life as a filmmaker, from leaving Investment Banking in NYC to pursue film in China, to life as Executive Assistant to John Woo for 10 years. W...

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We talk to Yao Lishan, our writer-director for our Chinese TV series “The Amazing Showman”. We speak about his life as a filmmaker, from leaving Investment Banking in NYC to pursue film in China, to life as Executive Assistant to John Woo for 10 years. We also pick his brain on the differences in the film industries of China vs Singapore, and why banning foreign films might actually be good for us.

Find us here!

➤ Our #YLB Subreddit for show notes

➤ Our YouTube channel to see our FACES!

Here are our one SHIOK things for this week!

➤ What Are You Doing With Your Life? The Tail End

➤ Joma Tech

➤ Portrait of a Lady on Fire [Official Trailer]

Peace!