Shanshan Whittall
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Chinese Filmmakers Showcase Chair at Poppy Jasper International Film Festival- Claim this Profile
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Erich Kemp
Shanshan was a pleasure to work with while she was at Shao Studios, the distribution company which handled my feature film in Asian territories. She was very informative, a great communicator, and always was there when I had questions. Her professionalism, patience, and kindness make her a joy to work with, and I have nothing but great things to say about her. She worked hard to supply me with the info I needed regarding my film's performance in the territories Shao Studios was distributing it to, and I would receive metrics and other info without waiting long at all. I only wish we could continue working together!
Elizabeth Nguyen
I worked with Shanshan on a film distribution project while she was with Shao Studio Media Production. She had helped us to achieve our goal in getting our Vietnamese Film distributed in China. She is professional, very classy and her work ethic is absolutely impeccable. I strongly recommend Ms. Shanshan Whittall to anyone who works with her or employs her. I am looking forward to have more opportunities to working with her again in the near future.
Erich Kemp
Shanshan was a pleasure to work with while she was at Shao Studios, the distribution company which handled my feature film in Asian territories. She was very informative, a great communicator, and always was there when I had questions. Her professionalism, patience, and kindness make her a joy to work with, and I have nothing but great things to say about her. She worked hard to supply me with the info I needed regarding my film's performance in the territories Shao Studios was distributing it to, and I would receive metrics and other info without waiting long at all. I only wish we could continue working together!
Elizabeth Nguyen
I worked with Shanshan on a film distribution project while she was with Shao Studio Media Production. She had helped us to achieve our goal in getting our Vietnamese Film distributed in China. She is professional, very classy and her work ethic is absolutely impeccable. I strongly recommend Ms. Shanshan Whittall to anyone who works with her or employs her. I am looking forward to have more opportunities to working with her again in the near future.
Erich Kemp
Shanshan was a pleasure to work with while she was at Shao Studios, the distribution company which handled my feature film in Asian territories. She was very informative, a great communicator, and always was there when I had questions. Her professionalism, patience, and kindness make her a joy to work with, and I have nothing but great things to say about her. She worked hard to supply me with the info I needed regarding my film's performance in the territories Shao Studios was distributing it to, and I would receive metrics and other info without waiting long at all. I only wish we could continue working together!
Elizabeth Nguyen
I worked with Shanshan on a film distribution project while she was with Shao Studio Media Production. She had helped us to achieve our goal in getting our Vietnamese Film distributed in China. She is professional, very classy and her work ethic is absolutely impeccable. I strongly recommend Ms. Shanshan Whittall to anyone who works with her or employs her. I am looking forward to have more opportunities to working with her again in the near future.
Erich Kemp
Shanshan was a pleasure to work with while she was at Shao Studios, the distribution company which handled my feature film in Asian territories. She was very informative, a great communicator, and always was there when I had questions. Her professionalism, patience, and kindness make her a joy to work with, and I have nothing but great things to say about her. She worked hard to supply me with the info I needed regarding my film's performance in the territories Shao Studios was distributing it to, and I would receive metrics and other info without waiting long at all. I only wish we could continue working together!
Elizabeth Nguyen
I worked with Shanshan on a film distribution project while she was with Shao Studio Media Production. She had helped us to achieve our goal in getting our Vietnamese Film distributed in China. She is professional, very classy and her work ethic is absolutely impeccable. I strongly recommend Ms. Shanshan Whittall to anyone who works with her or employs her. I am looking forward to have more opportunities to working with her again in the near future.
Experience
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Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Chinese Filmmakers Showcase Chair
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Poppy Jasper International Inc Board Member, PJIFF “China Day” Chair
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May 2019 - Oct 2022
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filmway
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Los Gatos
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Founder & CEO
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Dec 2018 - Mar 2022
• Produce films between US and China by coordinating with investors and filmmakers. • Provide film distribution services for filmmakers, theatrical venues, and online streaming channels in the U.S. and China. • Partner with independent theaters and international film festivals, such as Seattle International Film Festival, to acquire Chinese contents. • Analyze local market to understand target audiences in order to select appropriate content. • Produce films between US and China by coordinating with investors and filmmakers. • Provide film distribution services for filmmakers, theatrical venues, and online streaming channels in the U.S. and China. • Partner with independent theaters and international film festivals, such as Seattle International Film Festival, to acquire Chinese contents. • Analyze local market to understand target audiences in order to select appropriate content.
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Chief Operations Officer
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
• Developed long term strategic business growth plan for the company and contributed to 30% business growth in two years.• Managed metadata submission between filmmakers and distribution channels.• Developed new business that grew the business to South Asia, Europe, and North America.• Directed content distribution for American and Chinese online streaming channels.
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Director of Business Development, North America
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2017
•Developed and managed new business for Shao Studio, which includes: film and video distribution, film production and co-production, and new partnerships with international film festivals.
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Freelance
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San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Master of Ceremonies
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2015
•Hosted and MCed for over 100 formal ceremonies, entertainment festivals and business conferences throughout California. •Worked with both profit and non-profit organizations - presenting in both English and Mandarin. •Manage and coordinated of stage preparations before, during, and after event proceedings. Notable events include: •Beijing Calling from the Heart, Disabled Performing Arts Group, 2012 U.S. Tour •Silicon Valley Fall Festival (in participation with The Cupertino Rotary Club), 2011 and 2012 •10th Annual Chinese-American Olympics of Northern California, 2012 •2nd Annual International Arts Festival, Friendship Across the Ocean Banquet, 2012 •2nd Annual Northern California Chinese-American Food and Art Festival, 2012 •Confucius Institute Performance Group (Beijing), 2013 U.S. Tour •25th Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, Northern California Performance, 2013 •CCTV Chinese Spring Festival Gala, The San Francisco Auditions, 2014 •Post-performance banquet ceremony for the play Fenghua Juedai, (starring Liu Xiaoqing), 2014 Show less
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Chinese Ticket Box
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Fremont, CA
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Media Production Manager
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Jul 2013 - Apr 2014
• Organized 20+ public events featuring mainland Chinese theater and performance groups. • Arranged press conferences and receptions for 80+ visiting performers from China. • Performed as primary MC for over 30 banquets and international events. • Partnered with sales channels to promote various performances across the Chinese community. • Organized 20+ public events featuring mainland Chinese theater and performance groups. • Arranged press conferences and receptions for 80+ visiting performers from China. • Performed as primary MC for over 30 banquets and international events. • Partnered with sales channels to promote various performances across the Chinese community.
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DingDing TV
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Communication Associate & Host
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
• Increased Ads pipelines by generating new business with existing and new customers.• Coordinated sales and promotional events with over 40 companies and non-profit organizations. • Managed production of original video news stories and interviews at local & international events. • Produced and authored 75+ news stories for TV episodes of "DingDing Express.”
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Intern Marketing Assistant & Host
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
•Trained as production assistant and news reporter. •Attended 20+ tech conferences and IT events.
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Pactera US Careers
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern Recruiter & Market Researcher
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Jul 2012 - Nov 2012
•Recruited candidates, scheduled interviews with hiring managers, provided training for new hires. •Conducted market research for the company at many tech conferences and IT events. •Recruited candidates, scheduled interviews with hiring managers, provided training for new hires. •Conducted market research for the company at many tech conferences and IT events.
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Sing Tao Chinese Radio Station
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South San Francisco, CA
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Intern Audio Editor
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Feb 2011 - May 2011
•Produced and recorded radio advertisements for the station. •Wrote and produced the reoccurring morning show titled "The Healthy Lifestyle." •Produced and recorded radio advertisements for the station. •Wrote and produced the reoccurring morning show titled "The Healthy Lifestyle."
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London Filmmakers’ Studio
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Actress & Production Assistant
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Jan 2007 - Oct 2008
• Studied acting and acted for independent films. • Managed the producer’s schedule, arranged meetings by contacting a diverse variety of sponsors and assisted in film production. • Studied acting and acted for independent films. • Managed the producer’s schedule, arranged meetings by contacting a diverse variety of sponsors and assisted in film production.
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Education
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De Anza College
Marketing Management & Advanced English -
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's degree, Braodcast and Electronic Communication Arts -
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Digital Film and Television -
London Filmmakers Studio
Certificate of performance on stage