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Lights, Camera, Action!

Cinemania is an innovative Film and Television Launchpad designed to help fund the development of promising new low budget independent projects, and to disrupt independent film and television production financing worldwide.

Cinemania Key Points By connecting film makers with film enthusiasts, Cinemania will create a self-sustaining fund to provide critical early development funding to an exciting array of independent film and television projects, and unique investment opportunities to an entirely new community of investors, film fans, whilst delivering truly immersive experiences.

  • Cinemania acts as a content incubator and accelerator. Key to the success of the platform is that it covers the full spectrum of the creative lifecycle process from early development, on to completion.
     
  • Cinemania is based on a decentralized social network aimed at connecting creative film professionals and film enthusiasts. A core focus is to help monetize and tokenize promising independent film and television content.
     
  • Cinemania aims to leverage the potential of emerging fintech solutions. Combined with traditional financing methods, it will play a critical role in the creation and development of exciting new IP.
     
    • Cinemania already boasts an eclectic fusion of iconic properties with global appeal, that transcend cultural boundaries - content that entertains, informs, educates and inspires.

Our Ecosystem

Ecosystem

  • Foster creativity between creative professionals, globally

  • Cultivate talent through education, collaborations and co-productions

  • Develop an end to end ecosystem that fuses traditional models with emerging technologies

  • Connect film fans with the world of film

Democratisation, Decentralisation and Monetizaton of Content

Cinemania is a disruptive platform that puts creators in control of their projects.

Meet Our Team

Elizabeth Turner Fox

Elizabeth Turner Fox

CEO & Co-founder

Award-winning American film and television producer, specializing in co-productions between Asian and western companies. Lived, studied and worked in China, and has extensive relationships with leading Chinese television and film companies.
 
Asif Bashir

Asif Bashir

COO & Co-founder

Forward thinking IT professional, with 20+ years experience covering full development lifecycle. Involved in content creation for 10+ years across publishing, portals, film & television. He has developed iconic properties, that aim to inspire, enrich and entertain through creativity.
DR. Yufu Cheng

Dr. Yufu Cheng

Brand Partnerships

China Director for both the Leonardo Di Caprio Foundation and Arnold Schwarzenegger's R20. Extensive working relationships throughout Hollywood and the music world, as well as in Asia. Experienced in working with celebrity brands globally.
 
John Curson

John Curson

CFO

Senior business executive in Silicon Valley, 30+ years of experience as a public company CFO, responsible for the formation, financing, growth and IPOs of multiple companies. Partner of Mandarin Hill Capital, previously headed cross-border M&A advisory business of SIFT Capital U.S.
Dan Thorens

Dan Thorens

Head of Community (Filmmakers)

20+ years experience working in the film industry. Adds value through ingenious storytelling in diverse genres and getting performances out of Actors. He has worked with Jean-Luc Godard, Alain Bonnot in feature films, interviewed celebrities, Pulitzer prize winners and NGOs.
Talib Hashim

Talib Hashim

Head of Operations
Dubai Hub

UAE based entrepreneur who has dedicated the last 15 years to helping people and businesses grow. Instrumental in enabling talent and businesses understand market opportunities, align with local culture and grow successful in the UAE and the Gulf region.
Rich Fox

Rich Fox

Head of Corporate
Communications

Rich Fox is a world renowned fundraiser and marketer based in California. He has helped raise more than a Billion U.S. Dollars in more than a dozen countries. Considered one of the foremost experts in his fields, Rich has trained hundreds of other fundraisers around the world.
 

Meet Our Advisors

Yuen Wong

Yuen Wong

Currently the CEO of Labs Group where his expertise lies in business strategy and go-to-market strategic planning. He has been serving a multitude of blockchain projects and has significantly contributed to innovation in the crypto industry.
Yuen has spent years bringing innovation in the real estate investment ecosystem with LABS; he has worked as a business strategist for several pioneering blockchain projects in the market and has forged an extensive network by contributing his expertise to different blockchain projects.
Ely Beckman

Ely Beckman

A seasoned technology leader, serial entrepreneur, and a passionate storyteller with over 15 years of experience straddling the worlds of AI, software development, fashion, film, and blockchain technologies. Currently spearheading global distribution for film and TV products, Ely expertly merges his technical prowess with his storytelling acumen, shaping narratives that captivate global audiences. As an award-winning community builder, producer, and editor, Ely has a unique talent for bringing people together and creating resonant narratives.
Bront Palarae

Bront Palarae

Actor, film director, screenwriter and producer. Notable for his role in the hit series "Sindarela" (Cinderella) alongside Sharifah Amani and Remy Ishak, he transitioned to film and impressed in "V3: Samseng Jalanan," leading to "Belukar" where he won Best Actor at the Malaysia Film Festival. He co-founded Otto Films, co-produced "Kolumpo" (2013), and gained regional recognition with "Ola Bola". Bront's success expanded to HBO's "Halfworlds," "Pengabdi Setan", and more. He earned Best Actor at the 25th Asian Television Awards in 2020.
Lindsay Rose

Lindsay Rose

Seamlessly shifted from acting to producing and led TV networks. Former COO of Spotetv, she's now CEO at International Film Festivals. Behind Hollywood's secret, she's the mind of French makeup line Lamour Toujour Rose.
Notable in "Lets Talk," "The American Family Makeover," "The Investors Circle," and co-produced "Vino Royale." FrequenSEA's CEO, the "Goddess of the SEA," tech influencer. A talkshow host, Spinrack and Film Angels board member, philanthropist, unity advocate, brain cancer conqueror.

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