Qihan "Silas" Wang
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A dynamic and results-oriented entertainment professional with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's nuances and extensive experience in talent representation, strategic initiatives, and financial management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Agent – Talent / Asian Business Development
United Talent Agency
10.2020 - Current
- Represent leading artists and actors from all over the world including US, China, Korea, and Mexico
- Facilitate acting opportunities in films and TV series for UTA clients
- Assist writer/director clients in developing Film and TV projects, bringing them to market
- Analyze, review, and enhance departmental procedures in the Asian Business Division
- Provide business analysis for existing and emerging markets.
Agent Trainee
United Talent Agency
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Handled administrative duties for Max Michael (Asian Business Development), Jordan Berkus and Jo Yao (MP Talent)
- Assisted in pitching clients for feature films and TV series to Casting Directors, Directors and Producers
- Compiled research and prepare report on the Entertainment industry landscape and social media platforms in Asia
- Evaluated clients’ scripts & writing materials against the marketplace.
Coordinator - Strategic Initiatives, Investments & Banking
The Weinstein Company
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed multiple credit facilities totaling more than $400 million
- Created financial box office projection models for feature films and TV series including YELLOWSTONE, THE UPSIDE
- Analyzed television revenue, P&A coverage and company cashflow
- Conducted due diligence materials for The Weinstein Co
- M&A.
Intern
WME Entertainment
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted Global team in conducting research on China’s film industry
- Shadowed talent and literary departments across film and television to gain full agency exposure.
Intern - Motion Picture Development
20th Century Fox
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Covered assistant desks for Jon Wu (CE), Daria Cercek (VP) and Mark Roybal (EVP)
- Read and gave notes on spec scripts and Fox project drafts.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
California Institute of Advanced Management
10.2023
Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Producing (Peter Stark) -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01.2017
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Translation -
University of International Relations
01.2013
Skills
- Knowledge and connections within Japanese and Korean entertainment business sectors
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Final Cut
- Movie Magic
- Social Media (Weibo and WeChat in addition to US platforms)
- Native in Mandarin, fluent in English
Timeline
Agent – Talent / Asian Business Development
United Talent Agency
10.2020 - Current
Agent Trainee
United Talent Agency
03.2018 - 10.2020
Coordinator - Strategic Initiatives, Investments & Banking
The Weinstein Company
04.2017 - 03.2018
Intern
WME Entertainment
01.2017 - 04.2017
Intern - Motion Picture Development
20th Century Fox
01.2017 - 04.2017
Master of Business Administration -
California Institute of Advanced Management
Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Producing (Peter Stark) -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Translation -
University of International Relations
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