We had the good fortune of connecting with Johnny Wu and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Johnny, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
We heard that the International Horror Hotel Film Festival (in 2023) is looking for owners to take it over, I took the plunge along with 6 others to continue this legacy, the film festival is one of the friendliest indie film festival in Cleveland, Ohio catering to Scifi, Acition, Horror, Fantasy and Thriller films, it has been one of the staple of what Cleveland can offer and bringing a lot of filmmakers around the world here.

This year, the festival runs from June 20 to 23 at Crown Plaza Hotel Airport check out the website at https://www.horrorhotelfilmfest.com

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
As an award winning filmmaker, the International Horror Hotel Film Festival is great to have all the knowledge in one place where filmmakers and enthusiast can network and socialize

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Downtown Cleveland, AsiaTown, Playhouse Square and Museums

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The festival is co-owneed by Scott Brosius, Scott Morrison, Pauline Knowakowski, Tina Hobbs, Gaines Strouse, and Tyler Thomas

Website: https://www.facebook.com/horrorhotelfilmfestival

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Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/horrorhotelfilmfest/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horrorhotelfilmfestival

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6AFy88ic1YlOLUWPsB_jkQ/videos

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