上海美國中心 | Shanghai American Center

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The Shanghai American Center in partnership with NYU Podcasting and Audio Reportage invites you to a documentary pre-release screening of “Age of Audio: A Tale of Modern Audio Storytelling.”  This work-in-progress documentary tells the story of how podcasting became an industry with 400 million listeners globally.   Podcasting has ballooned into a 2 billion dollar industry in the United States alone, but in a moment when many feel that the peak of audio glory has passed, Age of Audio pumps the brakes and examines the story of narrative podcasts within the greater scheme of audio storytelling; from its humble indie-radio beginnings to its mass-media enterprise present.  Age of Audio offers a profound investigation into the industry's evolution, distribution models, and impact on communities: it sheds light on podcasting's storytelling, creativity, technological advancements, scalability, and advertising strategies.  By examining the delicate balance between art, commerce, and technology, the film provides a thorough look at the podcasting landscape, while also exploring its future prospects.

A short Q&A will follow the screening.

The film is in English with Chinese subtitles. 

Please RSVP if you intend to come.  Programs begin on time and seats are subject to space availability. To ensure the comfort and safety of all participants and adhere to fire codes, we can only accommodate the first 80 guests who arrive having RSVP’d. 

For individuals or groups who need special assistance to access or enjoy the program, please email [email protected] in advance.   

All personal belongings brought into the American Center will be scanned during security screening. Guests may not bring laptop computers to Shanghai American Center programs. Please note there is no place to store luggage or laptops outside the Center. Portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, iPads and other tablets, and smartwatches are permitted.  No audio or video recording of the program will be permitted. 

Press inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

Shanghai American Center staff may capture photos or video during the event for future promotion of American Center events.  Staff will make efforts during the event to gain verbal permission from individuals whose likeness is captured in footage to be used publicly.  Granting permission allows the Shanghai American Center and the U.S. Department of State permission to publish photographs or video in which participants may appear for any lawful purpose, without payment, further approval, or any other consideration in perpetuity.