Free Hollywood
Futures
Video Podcast:
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Career Advice from
Studio Executives
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Advice for the
business side of things in Hollywood. These guests talk about the
myriad jobs available at a studio, how to find your perfect fit, and how
to work up the ladder to the top.
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Nina
Jacobson, President of Walt Disney Pictures
This interview is for anyone who aspires to work in Hollywood--in front of or behind the camera. Instead of giving up and going home after being fired twice in 18 months, Nina Jacobson stuck with the entertainment industry and rose through the ranks to her current position as President of Walt Disney Pictures. She is now responsible for developing scripts and overseeing film production for Buena Vista Pictures, Touchstone Pictures and Hollywood Pictures.
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James
Brubaker, President of Physical Production, Universal Studios [15:53
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James D. Brubaker is an award winning producer and the President of
Physical Production at Universal Studios. He has produced many notable
films including Liar Liar, Gia, and A Walk In The Clouds. In this
interview, he shares stories of over 30 years of work in the
entertainment industry, including being a production manager for the
Academy Award nominated films Raging Bull and New York, New York.
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Steve
Shaw, Executive Vice President, Human Resources for MGM [19:44
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As the executive in charge of overseeing all aspects of human resources
for one of the largest entertainment corporations in the world, Steve
Shaw knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a good job
candidate. In this interview, Mr. Shaw gives advice on building a strong
resume, applying for your first job, and becoming successful in any
industry. (Steve is now Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Fox Interactive Media)
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Beth
Berke, Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer, Sony Pictures
Entertainment
Starting out as an entry-level lawyer for Sony, Beth Berke never
imagined that she'd one day be at the top of the ladder in an
administrative position, overseeing her entire former legal department
and much more. Beth explains how a positive attitude, hard work and
willingness to be flexible shatters any "glass ceiling,"
opening up endless possibilities for success in any career. [17:56
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Donna
Friedman Meir - President of Kids' Programming, National Geographic
Television & Film
Named one of the top 25 most powerful women in television by Electronic
Media in October 2002, Donna stresses the importance of education,
passion and hard work. Tune in to learn what it's like to work in the
television industry. [18:41 ]
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Gary
Credle - VP of Administration at Warner Brother Studios
Ever wonder how a giant film studio is run? Tune in to this interview to
learn about the business of running a hugely successful movie-making
firm. [18:47 ]
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Karen
Baldwin - Executive Vice President, Creative Affairs
From her current executive role in the entertainment industry, and her
past experiences in script writing, hosting her own sports-oriented talk
show and acting in a number of stage, film and television productions,
Karen Baldwin shares great advice about attaining a successful job in
Hollywood [13:17 ] |
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