Moving to Europe from Hollywood as a Filmmaker with Jonathan Ho

Show notes

Jonathan is a Berlin-based Creative Technologist and entrepreneur who stands at the forefront of digital innovation in the media sector. He is the founder of Berlin-based AI software startup Wavery, which specializes in advanced AI-supported transcription technologies designed for the needs of filmmakers and audio professionals. Previously, he developed innovative VR narratives at WITHIN in Los Angeles. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Berlin’s Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF.
Today we get into moving to Europe from the United States as a film creative, how to build a network when you know no one in your new country, and how to take advantage of funding, grants and incentives Europe has to offer.

Breakdown

1. 2:00Moving to Germany with a remote job in VR for quality of life
2. 5:20Getting European government funding and grants for projects (both narrative + startups)
3. 9:00Working as a creative technologist - from VR to AI and volume walls
4. 12:00German x American workflows + expertise
5. 14:00Startup Wavery - AI-powered transcription service for filmmakers
6. 17:09Process of getting government funding for Wavery
7. 18:20Getting his business partner a visa to live in Europe alongside a government-funded project
8. 21:15the rental market conundrum in Berlin
9. 26:54working on feature film “Interior” in Berlin
10. 28:50documentary project in development “Not Coming Out” + winning development money in France
11. 29:30Finding money in various government funds in Europe: tax credits, fixed grants, awards system
12. 32:30Where does an American who wants to move to Europe to work in film start?
13. 39:22Working in VR from the ground floor
14. 46:30Emerson film vs. USC non-film
15. 49:55Quality of life affects your creativity
16. 52:25Persevering through hard times
17. 57:56TIME CAPSULE

Keep Up With Jonathan

www.GetWavery.com
IG: @jonathaan12