The evolution of digital media, followed by the pandemic, has brought significant changes in viewing habits. With the rise of new streaming services which has led to a decline in conventional distribution methods, it is inevitable that production financing will shift both qualitatively and quantitatively. Although the demand for content is continuously increasing, the media industry faces severe strain due to reduced production financing. In this forum, a global investor based in Singapore, CEO of a Web3 development company, founder of Korea’s virtual asset exchange, and film producer and director will approach production financing from a fresh perspective and offer new forms of financing structure and a blockchain-based platform. Can it be a new path for the media industry?
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Jay Jae-Won CHOI (CEO, Anthology Studios)
Jay Jae-Won Choi is the CEO and co-founder of Anthology Studios. His experience ranges from film financing, producing and distribution. He started his career in film financing, introducing the concept of film funds in Korea. He served as a Deputy Chairperson of the Korean Film Council and was Head of Local Production for Warner Bros. Korea in charge of 12 local language titles, such as “The Age of Shadows”, “The Witch,” bridging the gap between the local film market and a major Hollywood studio. His filmography includes “Cobweb” “The Attorney” “Mother” “The Good, The Bad, The Weird” “A Tale of Two Sisters” and many others. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.