The Executive Hour with Jimmy Cheng
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We're back in the Writers' Room for The Executive Hour with Jimmy Cheng. Hailing from Guangzhou, China, Jimmy Cheng aims to discover, champion, and help navigate the careers of unique and diverse new voices.Jimmy is currently the Motion Picture Literary Coordinator of the Gersh Agency. Beyond servicing the entire client roster of the department at Gersh, Jimmy also represents emerging writers and filmmakers that came out of prestigious festivals, with clients’ feature films premiering at Tribeca Film Festival, Filmfest Munchen (Munich Film Festival), and Toronto International Film Festival. At the moment, Jimmy is selling a film out of Tribeca and packaging an American/Canadian Co-Production from an American filmmaker duo. Coming from the Development world, Jimmy has a keen eye for prestigious content with commercial viability. Before joining Gersh, he worked at Wavelets Entertainment, where he works in the development of Chinese hit series XIAO BAI’S CAT. Full Bio »
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We’re back in the Writers’ Room for the Executive Hour with special guest Jimmy Cheng (Gersh). Prepare to delve into Jimmy’s captivating journey and wealth of experience, as he generously imparts invaluable advice, all while eagerly responding to the burning questions YOU bring to the table. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from a seasoned professional in the industry!
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