U.S. industry insider Dede Nickerson predicts a bright future for film cooperation between China and the United States, which she believes will bring tangible benefits to the film industry of both countries.
With over 25 years of experience living in China, Nickerson has emerged as a key player in bridging the cinematic divide between China and the U.S., facilitating numerous high-profile co-productions between the two film industries. Her portfolio of notable projects includes collaborations with acclaimed director Zhang Yimou on films such as Kill Bill and Hero.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) held in Beijing, Nickerson highlighted the massive potential of strategic collaboration between U.S. and Chinese platforms to drive global growth of the Chinese film industry.
"In the winter of 1989, I was asked to be an extra at a film at Beijing Film Studio. Little did I know that I would end up spending much time over the years in my career at Beijing Film Studio as a person in the middle, as a person who I consider myself a bridge builder trying to bring both sides together. If both sides can work together, it can actually serve to make better economics for both," she said.
"If you look at the quality of Chinese films and the quality of Chinese series and the quality of Chinese storytelling through light novels, there's a great opportunity for China today. There's room for some strategic partnerships. If we can get the bigger relationship back on track, there is room for strategic partnerships between the Chinese platforms and the global platforms to bring Chinese content to the world," Nickerson added.
US-China film partnership poised for growth: expert
