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Yufan Chen

Beijing，,Wechat：morgenchan8888

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

VP / Creative Producer

Conqueror Entertainment
Beijing, China
05.2023 - Current
  • Led end-to-end development of film and television projects, managing IP acquisition and creative development.
  • Oversaw project storytelling and daily operations, ensuring effective budget management and cost control.
  • Managed multiple theatrical film projects, including adaptation of Liu Cixin’s novel The Era of Supernova.

Producer

Alibaba Pictures
Beijing, China
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw full development cycle for assigned film projects, including creative planning and pitching. Evaluated adaptations of company’s core IPs in live-action and animation formats.
  • Expanded creative resources to support project goals and enhance production value. Managed end-to-end production operations, including shooting schedules and budget control.
  • Served as producer and key creative contributor for multiple theatrical projects. Such as Striding into the Wind, Molly’s Adventure, etc.

Creative and Development Head

MountainTop
Beijing, China
06.2018 - 04.2021
  • Built and managed film division, leading full-cycle development and management of projects.
  • Led negotiations across IP rights, creative teams, investors, ensuring seamless project coordination. Participated in greenlight committees, evaluating investment opportunities like The Wandering Earth.
  • Managed international engagements for artists such as Zhou Dongyu and Angelababy.
  • Oversaw overseas performance deals and contract negotiations for company artists.Liaised with agencies like CAA, UTA, collaborating with overseas production companies.

Creative Intern

Legendary Entertainment
Burbank, California
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted producers in exploring potential projects through IP acquisition, co-investment opportunities, and contract negotiations. After independent proposals were approved, directly liaised and negotiated with rights holders and production companies.
  • Supported producers in reviewing business and legal terms and participated in negotiations. Independently proposed and advanced projects including the acquisition of adaptation rights for Satoshi Kon’s Paprika, international adaptation rights for The Three-Body Problem, and a co-investment agreement for the Sword Art Online feature film.
  • Contributed to distribution and marketing strategies for Legendary Entertainment films in China, coordinating research, strategy, and execution with local distributors. Projects included Pacific Rim: Uprising, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Skyscraper, and Detective Pikachu.

Education

M.F.A - Film and Television Producing

Chapman University
CA
03-2018

B.F.A - Screenwriting of Film and Television

Beijing Film Academy
Beijing
06-2016

Language

Bilingual Chinese and English, Cantonese(Fluent), Japanese(Basic)

Timeline

VP / Creative Producer

Conqueror Entertainment
05.2023 - Current

Producer

Alibaba Pictures
05.2021 - 05.2023

Creative and Development Head

MountainTop
06.2018 - 04.2021

Creative Intern

Legendary Entertainment
09.2017 - 06.2018

B.F.A - Screenwriting of Film and Television

Beijing Film Academy

M.F.A - Film and Television Producing

Chapman University

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