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Draft:Jeff Chan (filmmaker)

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{{Short description|Canadian Filmmaker }}

{{Draft topics|internet-culture|films}}

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| name = Jeff Chan

| birth_date = January 2, 1986

| birth_place = Vancouver, Canada

| occupation = Director

| organization = Collective Pictures Inc.

| known_for = Code 8 (2019), Director, Code 8: Part II, Director

| website = collective.ca

}}

Jeff Chan is a Canadian filmmaker, writer, and producer best known for his work in science fiction and action films. As founder and principal of Collective Pictures, he plays a key role in both the creative and business strategy of the company. Chan has directed and produced multiple high-profile projects, including Code 8 and its Netflix-backed sequel Code 8: Part II, which debuted at #1 globally on the platform.{{Cite web |last1=February 29 |first1=Kelly Townsend |last2=2024 |title=Code 8 Part II leads Netflix's top 10 films in Canada, U.S. |url=https://playbackonline.ca/2024/02/29/code-8-part-ii-leads-netflixs-top-10-films-in-canada-u-s/ |access-date=2025-03-14}}. His latest film, [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31194464/?ref_=nm_knf_c_3 Racewalkers], premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival 2025, where it won the Grand Jury Award for Unstoppable Feature{{Cite web |title=SLAMDANCE '25 WINNERS – Slamdance |url=https://slamdance.com/slamdance-25-winners/#:~:text=The%202025%20Slamdance%20Unstoppable%20Feature,Humanity%20directed%20by%20Cameron%20S. |access-date=2025-03-14 |language=en-US}}.

File:EDS 7191.jpg Premiere]]

Career

= Early Career =

Jeff Chan first gained attention for his viral short film Find Makarov, a fan-made project based on the popular video game franchise Call of Duty. The film's realistic style and compelling narrative led many viewers to believe it was an official trailer for a new installment in the series.{{Cite web |title=GO Signs Director Jeff Chan {{!}} LBBOnline |url=https://lbbonline.com/news/go-signs-director-jeff-chan |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=lbbonline.com |language=en}}

Initially, Activision, the publisher of the Call of Duty games, threatened legal action against Chan due to concerns over copyright infringement and potential confusion among fans. However, the overwhelmingly positive reception of the film and its widespread popularity prompted Activision to reconsider its stance. Recognizing Chan's talent and the potential for collaboration, the company decided to hire him to create an official short film for the then-upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III entitled Find Makarov: Operation Kingfish.{{Cite web |last=Jr |first=Mike Fleming |date=2013-12-13 |title=Lionsgate Lights Firefighter Project With Jeff Chan To Helm, Sascha Penn To Write |url=https://deadline.com/2013/12/lionsgate-lights-firefighter-project-with-jeff-chan-to-helm-sascha-penn-to-write-651436/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}

= Collective Pictures =

In 2011, Chan founded Collective Pictures with Chris Paré and Robbie Amell serving as principals of the company, building a vertically integrated production company with a focus on development, financing, and post-production. The company has collaborated with major studios like Netflix, Lionsgate, and Wattpad Studios as well as industry-leading vendors such as PlayFight VFX (The Expanse, Gen V) and Alter Ego Post (Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa).{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=DGC Ontario |date=2024-02-28 |title=Returning to Code 8's Cinematic Universe with Code 8: Part II Director Jeff Chan |url=https://thewiderlens.ca/series/creative-spotlight/returning-to-code-8s-cinematic-universe-with-code-8-part-ii-director-jeff-chan/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Wider Lens |language=en-US}}

= Code 8 Franchise =

File:EDS 7491.jpg & Stephen Amell at the Code 8: Part II Premiere|right]]

In 2016, Chan co-created the short film Code 8, starring Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell. The project became one of the most successful crowdfunded films, raising over $3.3 million from more than 30,000 backers. This success led to a feature-length adaptation, Code 8 (2019), which was distributed by XYZ Films.{{Cite web |last=McNary |first=Dave |date=2016-04-26 |title=Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell Raise $1.7 Million for 'Code 8' Movie |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/robbie-amell-stephen-amell-code-8-movie-1201760337/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}

With Code 8: Part II, Chan expanded the story into a full-fledged franchise, named one of the 1st flagship projects for Netflix Canada’s push into the Canadian film market.{{Cite web |title=Netflix Acquires Global Rights To Canadian Sci-fi Sequel "Code 8: Part II" |url=https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-acquires-global-rights-to-canadian-sci-fi-sequel-code-8-part-ii |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=About Netflix |language=en}} The sequel reached #1 globally on Netflix within its first 24 hours on the platform, and amassed over 60 million household viewers.{{Cite web |last=Fuge |first=Jonathan |date=2024-03-07 |title=Code 8: Part II Enters Netflix Top 10, Continues the Huge Success of the Sci-Fi Franchise |url=https://movieweb.com/code-8-part-ii-success-netflix-top-10/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=MovieWeb |language=en}}

= Other Projects =

Beyond the Code 8 franchise, Chan co-produced Float (Lionsgate), an adaptation of the popular Wattpad novel,{{Cite web |title=Lionsgate Teams Up with Collective Pictures, Brightlight Pictures, and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios for Film Adaptation of Kate Marchant's Hit Wattpad Romance "Float" Starring Robbie Amell and Andrea Bang |url=https://company.wattpad.com/blog/lionsgate-teams-up-with-collective-pictures-brightlight-pictures-and-wattpad-webtoon-studios-for-film-adaptation-of-kate-marchants-hit-wattpad-romance-float-starring-robbie-amell-and-andrea-bang |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=wattpad |language=en-US}} and produced the Canadian comedy Racewalkers, which premiered at Slamdance Film Festival 2025, winning the Grand Jury Award for Unstoppable Feature{{Cite web |last=Zilko |first=Christian |date=2025-02-27 |title=Slamdance Film Festival Announces Award Winners from Inaugural Los Angeles Edition |url=https://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/slamdance-2025-award-winners-1235099477/ |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=IndieWire |language=en-US}}. Chan also served as an executive producer for the short film Same Old, directed by Lloyd Lee Choi, which was featured in competition at Cannes Film Festival in 2022{{Cite web |title=Film Screening and Production Team's Talk: Same Old – An Award-Winning Short Film by Lloyd Lee Choi |url=https://chinainstitute.org/event/film-screening-and-production-teams-talk-same-old-an-award-winning-short-film-by-lloyd-lee-choi/#:~:text=Tony%20Yang&text=Tony%20is%20a%20Chinese%20American%20film%20producer%20based%20in%20New%20York%20City. |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=China Institute in America |language=en-US}}

Personal Life

Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Chan grew up in a multicultural household shaped by his parents' immigration from Hong Kong.

Filmography

References

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