This week on Middle Earth, Aladin and his guests take a look at the film production industry in Europe. Li Boyan and William Wang, both industry professionals working and living in France, help provide some insight. They reflect on what they’ve experienced over their years shooting and producing film projects and advertisements, describe what it’s like working as middlemen for Chinese clients who come to France (a majority of which they are able to procure through WeChat), and share their thoughts on collaborating across cultures in Europe as young professionals from China.
Featuring
William Wang : Producer & Fixer
Li Boyan: Photographer
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
- The Map and the Territory, a book by French author Michel Houellebecq.
-Delicatessen (1991) and The City of Lost Children (1995), films by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.