Lunchtime Briefing: Doing Business in China
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Wednesday, Dec. 2
session room: Savoy 3
With a wealth of untold stories, centuries old culture, ancient traditions spanning thousands of years and a growing reputation as a modern economic powerhouse, China is a natural magnet for filmmakers. The 2008 Beijing Olympics generated colossal interest in the world’s newest super power. That interest, according to NHNZ Managing Director Michael Stedman, has not waned. And he should know. NHNZ has been making films in China for ten years, runs a production office in Beijing and is currently shooting five documentaries in a country once firmly placed in the ‘too hard’ basket for production companies.
While Michael attests that China can be a challenging and at times frustrating workplace for documentary makers, it can also be a hugely rewarding environment for those who do their homework. In this briefing Michael will chronicle NHNZ’s journey through China as the Kiwi production company successfully scales the Great Wall to reveal unforgettable insights into this fascinating and alluring nation.
Presenter
Michael Stedman, Managing Director, NHNZ (New Zealand)