Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Lynn Tang. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Lynn, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?

Maeya Culture Exchange Group is dedicated to promoting international filmmakers. Hollywood is a notoriously difficult industry to break in to, even more so for those unfamiliar with American culture and language. Our film festivals give filmmakers a platform to reach an audience and find distributors. In addition, we also produce films by multicultural creators. Our recent films “On Matriarchy Lake” and “Tibetan Hearts” both feature Chinese ethnic groups that rarely receive exposure in media.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Hello, my name is Lynn Tang. I am the founder and chairwoman of Maeya Culture Exchange Group. Previously, I worked as an international project manager for many years. My involvement in the film industry began when a Chinese friend asked for my help in promoting their movie to American audiences. I discovered that there are few people acting as intermediaries between the Chinese and American film industries.

Starting the business was a challenge. As I was new to the film industry, I had to learn everything on the job. I had no connections in Hollywood, which made obtaining grants and sponsorships difficult.

Since founding the company ten years ago, Maeya Culture Exchange Group has grown to run three annual film festivals and produce many films. These include “On Matriarchy Lake”, a romance about a Han Chinese boy and a girl from the matriarchal Mosuo culture, and “Tibetan Hearts”, a forbidden love story between two Tibetan sheepherders.

How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?

To increase the reputation of my company, I involve myself with many different aspects of the industry. Each of our three film festivals has a different emphasis, allowing us to reach a larger audience. Our own productions have a large amount of variety, including feature films, stage shows, and music videos.

It is important to create a culture of respect within the company. We take care to be cooperative toward our collaborators and maintain a reputation for dependability.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Producing films is incredibly demanding but the sense of achievement when a project is finished is worth it. I oversee every aspect of production, from the initial location scouting to the final screening. It’s exciting to see a group of people come together to make something meaningful.

The appreciation of the local people is also something I cherish. Our films were shot on location with local actors. The people we depict have never seen their culture represented in media before. It is a great achievement for the entire community.    

Contact Info: 

• Website: http://maeya.org/Home1.html
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maeya-culture-exchange-group-llc/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@maeyagroup/featured