{"id":1796,"date":"2025-03-16T01:36:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T01:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crossencounters.com.au\/?p=1796"},"modified":"2025-03-16T01:37:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T01:37:08","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%8f-our-stories-media-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crossencounters.com.au\/?p=1796","title":{"rendered":"&#x1f4fa;Our Stories \u2013 Media Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3ad;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4d\/2\/16\/1f3ad.png\">Cross Encounters has been at the forefront of cross-cultural performing arts, pioneering innovative works that seamlessly blend diverse artistic traditions. As an award-winning performing arts producer, performer, and event organiser, we are proud to have introduced groundbreaking projects that redefine contemporary theatre, film, and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x2728;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t75\/2\/16\/2728.png\"> A Legacy of Innovation &amp; Cultural Exchange <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x2728;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t75\/2\/16\/2728.png\">From creating Melbourne\u2019s first-ever East-West modern fantasy film and drama IP series to introducing new artistic genres that unite Chinese and Australian storytelling, we continue to push creative boundaries and foster intercultural dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f4cc;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4b\/2\/16\/1f4cc.png\"> Milestones &amp; Achievements<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3ad;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4d\/2\/16\/1f3ad.png\"> 2020: A Stone\u2019s Throw \u2013 The first global live-streamed physical theatre piece combining Chinese and Australian performers.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3b8;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tc0\/2\/16\/1f3b8.png\"> 2021: Nirvana \u2013 A historic guitar and guzheng fusion performance in Australian physical theatre.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f30d;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tde\/2\/16\/1f30d.png\"> 2022: Statewide performance tours across Victoria.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3a4;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1d\/2\/16\/1f3a4.png\"> 2023: Melbourne\u2019s First Physical Theatre Open Social Forum (PTOSF) + The debut of Christmas Romance, an innovative cross-cultural drama show series with widespread media acclaim.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3ac;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tcc\/2\/16\/1f3ac.png\"> 2024: Wake Her Up \u2013 Melbourne\u2019s first East-West modern fairy tale with a superhero twist, receiving 25 international film festival selections and 10 awards worldwide.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f680;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t65\/2\/16\/1f680.png\"> 2025 &amp; Beyond: Further development of Wake Her Up, expanding across film, web series, and theatre, plus the Asian Australian International Art Forum (AAIAF), fostering the next generation of artistic talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f399;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tca\/2\/16\/1f399.png\"> Meet Our Founder \u2013 Olivia Wang <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f399;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tca\/2\/16\/1f399.png\">A leading force in Chinese-Australian performing arts, Olivia is:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3c6;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5d\/2\/16\/1f3c6.png\"> Best Actress Winner at five international film festivals<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3c5;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tdc\/2\/16\/1f3c5.png\"> Recipient of Victorian Multicultural Award for Excellence in Arts &amp; Yarra\u2019s Contribution to Arts &amp; Culture Award<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3ad;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4d\/2\/16\/1f3ad.png\"> The first Chinese artist received by Australian Prime Minister &amp; Her Excellency, the Queen\u2019s Representative<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3ac;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tcc\/2\/16\/1f3ac.png\"> Star of A Stone\u2019s Throw, Australia\u2019s first professional Chinese-Australian theatrical co-production<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f4fa;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t26\/2\/16\/1f4fa.png\"> Featured multiple times on SBS &amp; national media, driving social impact and multicultural exchange<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f517;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t52\/2\/16\/1f517.png\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Media &amp; 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If you\u2019re interested in our stories, we have exclusive materials, behind-the-scenes insights, and access to key creative minds.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f4e9;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5f\/2\/16\/1f4e9.png\"> For press inquiries, contact our media team: crossencountersmp@gmail.com<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f310;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t49\/2\/16\/1f310.png\"> More details: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oliviawangactor.wixsite.com\/artist-site?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3SlzF97LgP0IHazh8V6kpuPgOOEFeP8kXipo6ZV-483ngRoIV4sAMNv7c_aem_8_Yx5x3S71LZNobW9mFDZw\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/oliviawangactor.wixsite.com\/artist-site<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f4f1;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf6\/2\/16\/1f4f1.png\"> Follow us: @crossencountersau | @oliviawangwoTogether, let&#8217;s continue bridging cultures through the power of storytelling. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x1f3ad;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4d\/2\/16\/1f3ad.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"&#x2728;\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t75\/2\/16\/2728.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/crossencounters?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXizf-HtDANphCfRpg56ulBDE5RNj1vnPcPLkE6D4r9iOyblu5CcXeeoAHv1OCUi7GTveQmjMzwnLvDyRHwqd6RnpkfbmNxVdZpLTq1N-vpE3ahchtAfTA15OWvVLGBsteSC0aRW7uz6yuA5icxk9JQDOqq3nZoYia16j3LDo-3NXrDq980xM2rhbQvsAtpZbo&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#CrossEncounters<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/culturalinnovation?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXizf-HtDANphCfRpg56ulBDE5RNj1vnPcPLkE6D4r9iOyblu5CcXeeoAHv1OCUi7GTveQmjMzwnLvDyRHwqd6RnpkfbmNxVdZpLTq1N-vpE3ahchtAfTA15OWvVLGBsteSC0aRW7uz6yuA5icxk9JQDOqq3nZoYia16j3LDo-3NXrDq980xM2rhbQvsAtpZbo&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#CulturalInnovation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/eastmeetswest?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXizf-HtDANphCfRpg56ulBDE5RNj1vnPcPLkE6D4r9iOyblu5CcXeeoAHv1OCUi7GTveQmjMzwnLvDyRHwqd6RnpkfbmNxVdZpLTq1N-vpE3ahchtAfTA15OWvVLGBsteSC0aRW7uz6yuA5icxk9JQDOqq3nZoYia16j3LDo-3NXrDq980xM2rhbQvsAtpZbo&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#EastMeetsWest<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/performingarts?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXizf-HtDANphCfRpg56ulBDE5RNj1vnPcPLkE6D4r9iOyblu5CcXeeoAHv1OCUi7GTveQmjMzwnLvDyRHwqd6RnpkfbmNxVdZpLTq1N-vpE3ahchtAfTA15OWvVLGBsteSC0aRW7uz6yuA5icxk9JQDOqq3nZoYia16j3LDo-3NXrDq980xM2rhbQvsAtpZbo&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#PerformingArts<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/wakeherup?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXizf-HtDANphCfRpg56ulBDE5RNj1vnPcPLkE6D4r9iOyblu5CcXeeoAHv1OCUi7GTveQmjMzwnLvDyRHwqd6RnpkfbmNxVdZpLTq1N-vpE3ahchtAfTA15OWvVLGBsteSC0aRW7uz6yuA5icxk9JQDOqq3nZoYia16j3LDo-3NXrDq980xM2rhbQvsAtpZbo&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#WakeHerUp<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/melbournetheatre?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXizf-HtDANphCfRpg56ulBDE5RNj1vnPcPLkE6D4r9iOyblu5CcXeeoAHv1OCUi7GTveQmjMzwnLvDyRHwqd6RnpkfbmNxVdZpLTq1N-vpE3ahchtAfTA15OWvVLGBsteSC0aRW7uz6yuA5icxk9JQDOqq3nZoYia16j3LDo-3NXrDq980xM2rhbQvsAtpZbo&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#MelbourneTheatre<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/asianaustraliancreatives?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXizf-HtDANphCfRpg56ulBDE5RNj1vnPcPLkE6D4r9iOyblu5CcXeeoAHv1OCUi7GTveQmjMzwnLvDyRHwqd6RnpkfbmNxVdZpLTq1N-vpE3ahchtAfTA15OWvVLGBsteSC0aRW7uz6yuA5icxk9JQDOqq3nZoYia16j3LDo-3NXrDq980xM2rhbQvsAtpZbo&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#AsianAustralianCreatives<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cross Encounters has been at the forefront of cross-cultural performing arts, pioneering innovative works that seamlessly blend diverse artistic traditions. 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