American visual effects legend Joel Hynek, known for his work on Hollywood blockbusters, is buzzing about the Golden Panda Awards in Chengdu – and it’s not just about the 🐼! As a judge for TV dramas at this year’s event, Hynek highlighted the power of storytelling to bridge cultures. 🌉
‘A Feast of Perspectives’
Speaking to CGTN, Hynek called the awards a ‘cultural buffet’ where global creators swap ideas like TikTok trends. ‘The mix of shows here – from Asia, Europe, everywhere – teaches us more than any algorithm ever could,’ he said, dropping a 🔥 analogy about how diversity fuels creativity.
Chengdu’s Charm Wins Hearts
First-time visitor Hynek even joked about trading L.A. traffic for Sichuan spice: ‘I might pack my bags and stay!’ 🧳🌶️ He praised the event’s ‘epic scale’ (think Coachella meets Cannes) and hinted he’ll be back for 2024. 🗓️
A Global Stage for Stories
The Golden Panda Awards, launched this year, is fast becoming Asia’s answer to the Emmys – with extra chili oil. For young creators worldwide, Hynek’s takeaway? ‘Great stories don’t need subtitles.’ 🎬✨
