#37 Mahua FunAge: Building a comedy empire

Middle Earth - China’s cultural industry podcast

English - July 30, 2020 20:23 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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Founded in 2003, Mahua FunAge (开心麻花) is a cultural company that focuses on comedy content, including plays, musicals, children’s shows, improv, online TV series, and films. As of 2020, it has produced six successful feature films and 40 plays with the support of 400 staff members. Leer Cheng, vice president of the company, joins the show to discuss its recipe for success and how the entertainment industry in China has grappled with COVID-19.

Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch!

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- Almost a Comedy (半个喜剧, 2019).

With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.