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Episode: How This Actor Took an Indie Film to Cannes | JB Chen
Description: Actor and producer JB Chen joins The Actor’s Instrument to discuss how independent films create new opportunities for actors—and why creatives shouldn’t wait for permission to build momentum in their careers.
JB shares how he became an associate producer on the indie feature The President’s Cake, which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors’ Fortnight section and won the Audience Award. He also reflects on the experience of bringing an independent film to one of the world’s most prestigious festivals and what actors can learn from stepping into producing.
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