Hollywood big shots tell Guangzhou's story

A group of eight Hollywood filmmakers, including Michael Uslan, executive producer of the Batman series, and Christopher Edwards, founder and CEO of the famous Hollywood visual effects company Third Floor, visited Guangzhou on Sept 3.

The group was invited to the city for a special Belt and Road-themed activity to promote cultural exchanges between the Chinese and American film industries.

Michael Uslan, executive producer of the Batman series records his impression and expectations for Guangzhou in a special post office in Huacheng Square on Sept 4. [Photo/ycwb.com]

During their trip to Guangzhou, the group visited some of Guangzhou's iconic scenic spots, including the Canton Tower and Guangzhou Library. They were also invited to record their impressions and expectations for Guangzhou at a special post office in Huacheng Square.

Michael Uslan said that a good movie needs to have a good story, an interesting plot and great settings and that's why Gotham City in the Batman movies is now a household name.  He added that for Guangzhou the city must be in an interesting story and only by creating works based on the city's distinctive features can filmmakers offer artistic vitality to their works and the city.

Edwards said that young filmmakers in China are ambitious and have many new ideas. He and his team are thinking about cooperating with them and making a change in the movie industry in the following five to 10 years. 

Famous Hollywood scriptwriters, directors and producers are interviewed in Guangzhou on Sept 4. [Photo/cnr.cn]

Famous Hollywood scriptwriters, directors and producers pose for a group photo at Canton Tower. [Photo/cnr.cn]