John Penotti
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- Milken Institute44 min
Young Leaders Conversation: Defining the New Age of Asia's Creative Economy | Asia Summit 2024
Phoebe Lai, Reta Lee, John Penotti, James Shin, Rochelle
Moderated by Rochelle Lee, this panel explored the strategic pivot of Asia's creative economy as James Shin and John Penelty advocate for private financing and proprietary ownership to secure long-term value amidst a streaming market shifting from growth-at-all-costs to profitability. The discussion highlighted how regional hubs like Singapore are leveraging tax incentives to host culturally specific storytelling, while new brand-underwriting models and AI-driven pre-visualization tools are accelerating production efficiency and reshaping talent management. By prioritizing original content over established IP retreads and adapting to emerging demographics in Africa and Southeast Asia, the panel outlined a roadmap for navigating a post-strike industry defined by transparency and diverse distribution channels.
- Milken Institute48 min
East Meets West: How Asian Storytelling is Influencing a Global Audience | Asia Summit 2023
Curtis Chin, Randall Park, Guneet Monga, John Penotti, Adele Lim
Speakers at this fragmented panel discussion prioritized global market stability and the need for diverse representation, specifically advocating for more directors of color and indigenous storytelling in the film and television industries. Despite the incoherent nature of the source material, the dialogue identified critical production challenges including high costs, financing difficulties, and the necessity for deeper investment in development. The session concluded with a shared intent to foster authentic narratives and build community structures to support emerging creators before they enter the industry.