The world's movie and TV industry anxiously awaits the 2018 opening of the largest-ever production facility in Long Beach's sister city, Qingdao, China! Wanda Studio's Qingdao Movie Metropolis welcomes filmmakers with over 400 acres of production facilities, including two marine tanks and a massive support system of business offices, apartments, shopping, and international schools. Hear the latest about the soft power of Chinese film and American moviemakers salivating for access to the world's largest audience - the Chinese.
Special Guests:
Honorable Robert Garcia - Mayor of Long Beach
Incoming Consul General of People's Republic of China in L.A. (invited)
Mario Cordero - Executive Director, Port of Long Beach
Outstanding Speakers:
Michael Berry-UCLA professor, expert on Chinese entertainment & pop culture
Sarah J.Platt - Wanda Studios, Director of Int'l Engagement & Outreach