I’m Caryn McCann – the founder of The Christmas Movie Screenwriter website and podcast. I started this website because  I couldn’t find a podcast focused on writing, producing, and selling Christmas movies.

I only discovered Christmas movies a few months ago. I lived many years in Asia and focused on Asian-action films. I worked in the Hong Kong film business (marketing American movies to Chinese audiences).

I even made a short film in Asia called The Kung Fu Rock Chick. You can watch the trailer here. I’m a big martial arts fan, have a blackbelt in Taekwondo and speak Mandarin. So I’m a little enamored with action movies.

When I moved back to the U.S. I discovered Christmas movies. I was amazed to learn how big the market is for these movies. And fans love them!

I decided to jump in with both feet. Sometimes  I add Asian elements and even a bit of action to my Christmas screenplays. I write what I want to see on screen. Also since Christmas movies tend to be ‘formulaic’ – I believe having a unique and fresh point of view is essential to standing out.

My company – as you probably already know – is called East Meets West Films. I hope to add more Westerners to Asian films and vice versa. My motto is “action films for smart women”. I guess you can take the girl out of Hong Kong but can’t take Hong Kong out of the girl.

I will soon add a segment in my podcasts about my journey of getting my own Christmas green light.  It’s an exciting adventure and I hope to share my own Christmas magic with you.