Meet Yan (Angela) Hua | Creative Producer & Script Reader

We had the good fortune of connecting with Yan (Angela) Hua and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Yan (Angela), why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
Growing up, I’ve always been attracted to films and TV. Each film exposes me to a different world, and to a younger me, it was an easy way to experience others’ lives without even leaving the comfort of my own home. However, the older I grow, the more I realize being a creative is not just about providing entertainment. It’s also about supporting unique voices and delivering meaningful messages to the world. I wanted to pursue a career in entertainment because I wanted to bring to the world the same joy I experienced from films as a little kid.

As a producer, my goal is to give underrepresented communities a voice and tell stories that are not only fun but also important to today’s society. For a longtime film enthusiast like me, nothing makes me happier than to create and promote content that will hopefully inspire positive changes in the world.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I was first exposed to the world of film & TV during my undergraduate program at Vanderbilt University, where I studied Film & Media Arts. Although the program is fairly small, I was lucky enough to have many patient and knowledgeable professors to guide me through the field. I was exposed to both independent film production and film theory as a student, and in my Sophomore year, I had my first internship experience in Burbank. The moment I arrived in Los Angeles, I realized this is where I wanted to be. As an international student with no connections or experience in the industry, I realized that I still had a long way to go before I can truly become a “filmmaker” in Los Angeles.

I attended Chapman University for an MFA in Film & TV Producing. During this time, I was lucky enough to meet many incredibly talented creatives with whom I shot my first student films with. As a student producer, I was mostly focused in fun, entertaining, and original content. My films spanned from comedies to emotional dramas and covered various topics including immigration and modern feminism. They were selected for film festivals around the world, including Shanghai International Short Week, WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, and Another Film Festival. Although the film production process always brings surprises, I couldn’t have asked for better creatives to work with during these productions, and I think teamwork is truly the key to resolving any unexpected challenges.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
For any filmmakers visiting L.A., I’d always recommend the studio tours at Warner Brothers, Paramount, and Universal. These places are like filmmakers’ Disneylands, and you’ll be able to see a lot historical film sets or cool props. Additionally, you wouldn’t want to miss the Dolby Theater, where the Oscars is hosted annually, and the iconic Chinese Theater next to it!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’m incredibly thankful to my friend Risanta Li who nominated me and generously shared a lot of her production experience with me. I’m also thankful to my friend Ni Chen for always having my back and sharing her knowledge in editing with me.

Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13209602/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yan-hua-1b728715a/