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Cathy Yan

Cathy Yan

Keynote Speaker: Filmmaker & Director of "Birds Of Prey;" First Asian Woman to Direct a U.S. Superhero Film

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 Videos

Filmmaking once felt 'completely unachievable' for Cathy Yan
Cathy Yan on directing 'Birds of Prey' | Interview
Dead Pigs Interview | Director Cathy Yan

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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 Heritage, Television & Film, Women in Entertainment, News & Media, Inspirational, Women, 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.

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Cathy Yan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Asian Heritage, Television & Film and Women in Entertainment. 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 Nia DaCosta, Lisa Ling and Diane Guerrero. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cathy Yan for an upcoming event.

Cathy Yan Videos

Filmmaking once felt 'completely unachievable' for Cathy Yan
Cathy Yan on directing 'Birds of Prey' | Interview
Dead Pigs Interview | Director Cathy Yan

Cathy Yan Reviews

  • 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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