Lynn Tang

I attribute my success to persistence in the face of significant challenges when starting my business. I was new to the film industry and had to learn everything on the job and quickly adapt to a fast-moving field. With no connections in Hollywood, I initially struggled, but I focused my work on producing films and organizing festivals that highlight historically underrepresented groups, including Tibetan and Mosuo cultures, for global audiences. My resourcefulness and adaptability were especially critical - I'm not a film major, but we are so creative as women, and we always make things happen. I made movies happen even when people said it was too hard. My passion for film and theater serves as a driving force, using storytelling as a tool to foster cultural understanding. I'm committed to building a thriving and inclusive community rather than simply a professional network. I actively promote cooperation between American and international filmmakers to strengthen global collaboration. I also value local perspectives by filming on location with local actors and maintaining a strong culture of respect with collaborators. My background in international business exchange and experience working globally provided a strong foundation for managing complex, cross-cultural projects. At the beginning, there were all kinds of noises and people who didn't believe in what I was doing, but I just kept doing it because I believed in myself and knew I was doing the right thing. Everything takes time and effort - you put seeds on the ground and it takes time to grow, but after a while you will see they really grow and become a forest.

The best career advice I ever received was to do everything to the best of my ability, no matter how big or small the task. I was encouraged to approach my work with excellence and intention in every detail. This mindset pushed me to consistently show up with purpose and dedication. It also inspired me to leave a lasting, positive impact and be remembered well by future generations.

I would advise young women entering my industry to just do what you think is right and don't listen to what other people say. Just do what comes from within - if you have a passion for it, you have to do whatever you like. If you don't have passion, don't do it, because it's a hard way. But if you have passion, do it. You're doing the right thing, and at the beginning, maybe other people will discourage you, but you ignore it. You do the right thing, and by the long run, you're gonna attract the people with the same mind who will be your allies and you will succeed. Always at the beginning, when people don't believe you, there are all kinds of things, but you have to believe in yourself. Everything takes time, everything takes effort, but if you don't give it a start and don't stay consistent, there's nothing gonna happen. So just do whatever you like, and try to balance your life, balance your work, balance your relationship - we're women, we have family, but we're multitask and we always can find time. You do a little bit here, do a little bit there, just like you're putting seeds on the ground, and it takes time to grow. If you are really passionate about something, be consistent, and just try to find out whatever you can contribute or put time or effort on it, do it. After a while, you will see it really grow and become a forest. Also, we need to abandon the jealousy and support each other like men do with their brotherhood. We have to really enforce our sisterhood - this time I make a film, you'll be my supporter, and next time when you make your movie, I'll be your supporter. That's how it works. Just be bigger heart, big mind, and then success will happen. Be brave enough and ignore the noise - they don't know you, they don't know your project, and a lot of the time they're jealous or trying to bring you down. Just ignore it. We're not doing something bad - if we're doing something right, doing something good, just keep doing it.

One of the biggest challenges in my field is that it remains difficult for women to navigate, with many obstacles that require persistence and resilience to overcome. Even here in Hollywood, which is supposed to be the most advanced for gender fairness, we're still a very minority and we're not getting what we deserve. Women are still getting very unfair treatment. However, I view this same landscape as an opportunity to create meaningful change, especially through philanthropy and nonprofit work. My film productions offer a powerful way to tell impactful stories that inspire awareness and empathy across cultures. I'm working to bring back balance by supporting matriarchal systems as an alternative - not to destroy the patriarchal system, but to have some kind of balance and negotiation power. We're uniting matriarchal tribes from around the world, which represent around 8 to 10 million people, so we can make a voice and show that we're not so small. Despite the challenges, I find the work deeply rewarding, both professionally and personally, as it contributes to lasting social and cultural impact.

The values most important to me in both my work and personal life center on cultural representation, diversity, and inclusion. With a background in international business, I developed a deep appreciation for cross-cultural collaboration and global storytelling. I have a passion for culture and art, and I feel very strongly about multicultural exchange and bringing harmony between people. I believe that when we know each other, we accept each other, and we have much less conflict - it could prevent war or other things. It's not going to bring world peace, but at least we allow each other to coexist peacefully. That's why I started doing the culture advocacy work. I believe strongly in creating a culture of respect within my organization, where collaboration and dependability are essential. Maintaining trust with partners and honoring commitments is a core principle I uphold in every project. I also value the appreciation of local communities, often working with local actors and filming on location to authentically represent their stories. I want people to understand and respect each other so we can all live like a peaceful family, like one world. Through my organization, I lead initiatives such as Maeya Musical, which produces performance art projects across the U.S. and collaborates with China, including work on Broadway and in Hollywood, as well as EDM productions. I also support Maeya Academy, which provides hands-on training for the next generation of storytellers in visual and performing arts. Additionally, Maeya TV focuses on covering the entertainment industry with an emphasis on multicultural stories, reflecting my commitment to amplifying diverse voices. I also believe in gender fairness and supporting women - we need to abandon jealousy and enforce our sisterhood, supporting each other the way men support their brotherhood.