Cathy Yan
Keynote Speaker: Filmmaker & Director of "Birds Of Prey;" First Asian Woman to Direct a U.S. Superhero Film
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Cathy Yan Biography
Cathy Yan is a filmmaker and director known for directing Birds of Prey, starring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. Yan was the second woman and the first Asian woman to direct a DC film or any US superhero film.
Yan was born in China and raised between Hong Kong and New York City. Today, she is based in New York. She received a dual MFA in film and an MBA at New York University, as well as a BA from Princeton University. Before switching to filmmaking, she was a reporter for the Wall Street Journal in New York, Hong Kong and Beijing.
Her first feature film, 2018's comedy-drama Dead Pigs, won the Special Jury Prize for ensemble acting at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, the Grand Jury Prize at Dallas Film Festival, the New Director's Grand Jury Prize and China Star's Best First Feature at Seattle Film Festival and the San Francisco Film Critic's Award at CAAMFest, among others.
In February 2021, Yan started developing an adaptation of Rachel Khong's short story, The Freshening.
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Cathy Yan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Television & Film, Journalism, Inspirational, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Social Activism, Women's History Month, Entertainment and Celebrity.
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Cathy Yan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Cathy Yan generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Diane Guerrero, Julie Dash and Issa Rae. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cathy Yan for an upcoming event.
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Where we could get onsite photo approvals seemed to work better than needing to follow up later with a publicist. We may try to be more proactive about this next year. Thanks!
Maritz Global Events o/b/o AT&T - Jul 01 2019
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'Dead Pigs' Director Cathy Yan On How Filmmaking & Reporting Are ...
First-time feature director Cathy Yan is on hand at the Sundance Film Festival with her project, Dead Pigs. The pic is set in modern China, between Shanghai ...
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Cathy Yan Direct Next Harley Quinn Film With Margot Robbie for WB ...
EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros and DC Entertainment have chosen Cathy Yan to be the director of an untitled girl gang movie, likely the next superhero film to be ...
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How do I book Cathy Yan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cathy Yan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cathy Yan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cathy Yan or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Cathy Yan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cathy Yan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cathy Yan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Cathy Yan speak about?
Cathy Yan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Television & Film, Journalism, Inspirational, Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Social Activism, Women's History Month, Entertainment and Celebrity. -
Where does Cathy Yan travel from?
Cathy Yan generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Cathy Yan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cathy Yan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cathy Yan for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cathy Yan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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