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2020 Interactive Scripts Competition
Hanhai Studio in collaboration with Branches Interactive held the Final Pitch Competition for the 2020 Scripts Competition this past Monday on March 30th via online live stream. Due to the unexpected spread of COVID-19, the originally scheduled event that was supposed to take place on location in Los Angeles was moved online to align with the safety measures and the city’s regulations. The Final Pitch Competition showcased the top 10 finalists selected from the scripts that were submitted during the entry period between January and February. These 10 finalists were given an opportunity to present their pitch bible to the competition’s esteemed panel of judges.
Hanhai Studio Cross-border Entrepreneurship Hub is launching in Hangzhou, China
Hanhai Studio is launching a cross-border entrepreneurship hub in Hangzhou. The hub is located in Hangzhou International Talents Entrepreneurship and Innovation Park (HITEIP), Gongshu District, one of the main urban areas in the city of Hangzhou. The hub will serve as an incubation and acceleration platform. This 13,000 sqft platform serves to provide both industry resources and crucial operational facilities to assist cross-border companies in the China market entry process. With our expertise and established network of resources & acceleration platforms, we not only help our clients explore the right opportunities to grow their business in China, but also help them navigate all the complexities of entering a foreign market.
HITEIP, established in July 2017, is located alongside the world-class cultural heritage site, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, as the first international talent entrepreneurship and innovation park in China. The park consists of two buildings totaling 48,000 square meters with convenient transportation and support facilities. Since its establishment, HITEIP has introduced high-end international projects from multiple countries including Germany, US, UK, Canada, Austria and others.
Knowledge Sharing Webinar (Featuring M.J. Wang)
On February 29th, 2020, Hanhai Studio and M.J. Wang, former Head of China at Riot Games, launched a webinar discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the esports industry in China along with insights into online esports competitions. During the webinar, M.J. offered indepths analysis of development of the esports industry in both US and China as well as international deal making between the two countries. We hope to offer more knowledge sharing webinar sessions throughout this time, striving to provide market insights into the US-China entertainment industry.
COVID-19: Supporting the Frontlines
In an effort to support the healthcare workers who are working tirelessly day and night to protect us, we would like to give back in any way that we can. Recently, our Director of Operations delivered a box of hospital grade protective equipment to the Los Angeles Department of Health Services, Medical Health Operational Area Coordination program in Santa Fe Springs. We hope to make more of these donation runs to places in need in the coming weeks, and we hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time!
COVID-19: Navigating Business in US-China
During this crisis, we are working remotely to continue serving our clients and our partners. While the pandemic is impacting some areas, there have been signs of growth and opportunities in others such as online education, esports, and advertisement of cross border collaboration according to our findings. So whether your business plans have changed or you need assistance on reevaluting your short and long-term goals, we’re here to make sense of it all.
Feel free to reach out to our team, and we will be happy to set up a call to discuss how we can help find you the appropriate cross-border solutions and opportunities in the context of the current situation
COVID-19’s Grim Milestones: Impact on Business is Real but Opens Up New Growth Areas
The market is changing and demand in sectors like digital entertainment and online education has grown to adapt to people’s needs while staying indoors.
Source: Dezan Shira & Associates
Coronavirus in China – insights on the impacts and opportunities for change
Businesses need to adopt new strategies to ensure continued growth internally and externally.
Source: World Economic Forum
How to Enter China’s Online Gaming Market
With people staying indoors in China, the online game industry has grown tremendously in opportunities. Find out what to take note of when considering this market.
Source: Dezan Shira & Associates