Jeannie Yi
Professor
Dr. Jeannie Yi is an international media executive, producer, and cross-border cultural strategist recognized for bridging global capital, entertainment, and the arts. She serves as Co-Executive Producer of the Family Film Awards, where she has played a central role in revitalizing the iconic Hollywood program for global broadcast and expanding its reach to new international audiences. With a background that spans finance, media, and talent development, Dr. Yi is known for connecting creative industries with institutional investment and for building platforms that promote family values, cultural exchange, and socially responsible storytelling. She is also the founder of DYF Entertainment, through which she develops film, television, and live cultural initiatives that position content within the emerging global cultural economy. A frequent convener of international forums, screenings, and philanthropic events, Dr. Yi champions projects that elevate Asian and global voices in Hollywood while fostering collaboration across the United States, China, and the Middle East. Her work reflects a consistent focus on aligning artistic vision with strategic growth, creating sustainable cultural infrastructure, and using media as a vehicle for education, inclusion, and long-term impact. She is widely regarded as a key architect behind the modern global positioning of the Family Film Awards and a leading advocate for cross-cultural creative partnership in the 21st-century entertainment landscape.