Filmmaker Wilson Tang Secures Producing Deal with Rainmaker

VANCOUVER: Wilson Tang, whose credits include Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones, Steven Spielberg’s A.I.: Artificial Intelligence and Ang Lee’s The Hulk, has been signed to a first-look producing deal with Rainmaker Entertainment for developing and directing animated digital features and content.

Tang recently led the new Rainmaker creative team to produce and direct a compelling animated short film for the Canadian Pavilion at the 2010 World’s Fair in Shanghai, China. The theme for the six-month long exposition, "Better City – Better Life," complemented by the Canada Pavilion theme of "The Living City: Inclusive, Sustainable and Creative," served as the inspiration for Rainmaker Entertainment’s short film, in a unique style described by Tang as “Hand-made Computer Graphics Animation.” Tang comes to Rainmaker from Electronic Arts Canada, where he has served as senior art director and franchise creative director.

Catherine Winder, the president and executive producer of Rainmaker Entertainment, commented: “Wilson Tang has earned his reputation as an entertainment visionary, creating compelling stories, worlds and experiences for some of the biggest entertainment properties in both film and video games.” Winder added, “I’m pleased he’s on board as Rainmaker concludes its first in-house production deal. Having a top-notched creative team is an important part of our strategy to develop and produce our own properties. Wilson will be leading us down a new and exciting creative path.”

Tang said: “Catherine is bringing a new creative vision and energy to Rainmaker Entertainment and it is an honor to be a part of this creative renaissance at the studio. The opportunity to continue the tradition of innovative visuals coupled with a renewed focus on timeless story-telling is inspiring. I look forward to further partnering with the extremely talented folks at Rainmaker to bring my ideas to life.”