THE BCC EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE

THE BCC
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE
in Shanghai, China

a 5-Day intensive program
introducing you to top Chinese government officials, media and production executives, as well as courses introducing you to Chinese culture and media requirements.

* Gain valuable insight into the Chinese film industry & culture *
* Develop crucial Chinese relationships *
* Learn how to produce films & media with the support of the Chinese government *

JUNE 25th – JUNE 29th, 2012
in
Shanghai, China

featuring VIP Guest Speakers

PRODUCER / CHINA CO-PRODUCTION EXPERT
JANET YANG
(Joy Luck Club, Empire of the Sun, Disney’s High School Musical: China)

PRODUCER
ANDRE MORGAN
(Enter the Dragon, Game of Death, Bruce Lee: The Man & The Legend)

Black Card Circle (BCC) in partnership with China’s Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) present an Executive Leadership Exchange (ELE), bridging the industries of the United States and China, with a specific focus on the entertainment and media industries.

With the emergence of China into the entertainment, media, and financial markets comes a vitalized interest from the Chinese government to work with Hollywood and other markets to expand and explore the huge opportunities which lay within its vast market. However, for these types of endeavors, support of the Chinese government and other Chinese companies is not only helpful, but a crucial requirement for American companies and individuals wishing to do business there. Business in the East is very different from that in the US, and virtually requires established relationships with the Chinese government and/or other influential companies to make things happen – a simple spreadsheet or business plan (even with great numbers) simply doesn’t cut it. To gain an entrée to that vast market requires solid, high level relationships.

The Chinese government is looking to expand its relationships in terms of:

1. Co-Productions and collaborations with western companies and productions
2. Produce and distribute Chinese based or Chinese-themed projects in the west
3. Invest in and fund US based projects that meet its criteria
4. Create its own Chinese content utilizing the Hollywood Gold Standard know-how

BCC is the first American company in history to partner with CELAP (Chinese government organization) to promote media relationships, and is offering a unique opportunity for US companies, producers, executives, and media professionals to tap into a Chinese central network, and the required knowledge and relationships to bring entertainment and media projects to fruition. Our goal is to bridge our two cultures in a respectable and amicable manner that facilitates the expansion of industry on both sides, providing new and unique opportunities.

For the first time ever, the Chinese government has partnered directly with a US company to develop a comprehensive program that not only facilitates for creation of vital relationships, but also provides understanding of the legal, political, and cultural differences as well as economic, market, and Chinese film industry protocols that can either progress or impede the production of film and other entertainment and media projects.

In other words – we not only provide access to vital relationships, but provide the knowledge on how to most effectively utilize those relationships so you know how to work within the system rather than against it, and possess the knowledge on what China’s requirements are in terms of projects and production partners.

ITINERARY:

The 5-day itinerary includes opening and closing festivities, one day of acclimation and seminars on the history and culture of China, one full day of industry excursion, three days of intensive seminars, as well as several professional interactions off-site.

COURSES & SEMINARS INCLUDE:

1. Chinese Culture, History, and Customs
Instructor: The professor of CELAP or the professor of Shanghai International Studies University

2. Chinese Business Etiquette
Instructor: Haishan Jiang, Vice president of CELAP
or Gengfa Liu, Vice director of Department of International Exchange and Program Development, CELAP

3. China Foreign Investment Policy and Business Environment
Instructor: Tong Tao, Director of Department of Investment Promotion, Shanghai Foreign Investment Promotion Centre

4. The Development and International Strategy of Shanghai Film
Instructor: Ruigang Li, Deputy Secretary-General of Shanghai Government (Former President of Shanghai Television Station)
or Jingjun Hu, President of Shanghai Media Group

5. China Film Industry
History and development of Chinese film industry, the management and mechanism of Chinese film, the international trade and cooperation of Chinese film.
Instructor: Tong Gang, President of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television
or Peikang Lai, Vice President of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television

6. Strategic Leadership
Instructor: Jieren Xi, President of Department of Leadership Research, CELAP

7. The History and Strategy of Shanghai Film Industry
Tour to Shanghai Chedun Film Studio
Instructor: Zhonglun Ren, President of Shanghai Film Group,Vice President of Shanghai Media Group

8. Tour to Shanghai Film Studio and US-China Film Industry Mixer
A visit to the Shanghai Chedun Film Studio, Shanghai Film Museum and Shanghai Film Group; Mixer with famous Chinese producers, film markers, actors

9. The Development and Changes of the City of Shanghai
Tour to Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Centre

10. The Exploration and Practice of Creative Culture Industry
Tour to Zhangjiang Animation-Park

11. Additional government officials, media executives, courses, and instructors to be announced!

Other activities:
(1) Opening Ceremony
(2) Visiting the CELAP
(3) Professional Mixers

And for additional information on China’s commitment to do entertainment business with the West, here’s an LA Times article on their recent purchase of the AMC Theater chain for $2.6 billion:
http://mobile.latimes.com/p.p?m=b&a=rp&id=2151244&postId=2151244&postUserId=7&sessionToken=&catId=5217&curAbsIndex=1

So, if you’re serious about doing entertainment business in China, the time is NOW, and it’s crucial that you have the best, top level relationships to do it RIGHT (and if you don’t do it right, you most likely won’t be doing it at all!)

PREFERRED PRICING FOR INFOLIST.com!!
Be sure to mention INFOLIST.com when you apply for this program, and you’ll get 50% OFF the regular program fee. Due to market demand, the publicly published price has recently gone up to $50,000 to attend; however, INFOLIST.com preferred pricing is still in effect, and you’ll pay just US$25,000 for a full 5 days in Shanghai, including all travel, accommodations and meals. Please inquire (at the BCC link below) for significantly higher discounts for GROUP RATES. Just enter INFOLIST in the “Personal Statement” section of the application to qualify for preferred pricing.

Program Fee includes:
* Transportation from your home to the airport
* Roundtrip Airfare, Economy (upgradeable to Business Class)
* All local transportation within Shanghai for ELE programs and activities
* Meals and accommodations, on-site
* Group Interpreter
* Entry into exclusive reception at the Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong (or Waldorf Astoria)
* Admittance to ELE event seminars, classes, and functions

Basically, you’re covered for virtually all ELE related trip expenses from the moment you leave until you return home (excluding personal shopping, off-site meals, or non-program related activities or entertainment, etc.)

TO APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROGRAM:
www.blackcardcircle.com/program-application
Be sure to mention INFOLIST.com to be receive Preferred Pricing!

For questions, or additional information:
www.blackcardcircle.com/program-info-request

*We do not guarantee the funding, approval, or success of any projects or ventures.

TO RECEIVE NOTICES LIKE THIS WITH MORE INFO ON ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY JOBS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND EVENTS:
Just go to www.INFOLIST.com and click Register!