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admin Jeff Bell has written and produced some of the best science fiction and fantasy television programs of our time. He also happens to be a great friend to us here at The Exchange! Read on to hear what Jeff loves most about his job, what you need to make it…
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admin As a Creative Executive at Disney Animation, Jessica Julius regularly works on commercial hits such as Wreck-It Ralph. See what it’s like to create feel-good favorites for a living, how to make it in the industry, and what it’s really like to work for the most famous mouse we know! …
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admin The Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook depicts the life of a man living with bipolar disorder. Clinical psychiatrist Chris Bojrab, specializes in psychopharmacology, the use of medications as one of the treatments of psychiatric conditions. See what he thinks about the future of medicine, the big Oscar nod and why…
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admin Have you ever heard of Sealand? Hollywood writer and producer Sean Sorensen sure has! Sean chats with us this week about what other great ideas he has up his sleeve and his advice for making it in Hollywood.
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admin Steve Vance is a skydiving, home beer brewing, planetary geophysicist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This week, he talks to us about his passions, hobbies and what it’s like to be at the helm of exploratory missions to Mars and Europa!
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admin Production designer, François Audouy, started out as a digital hero in an analog world. See how he incorporates his diverse life experiences into his work and learn how seeing a miniature X-Wing Fighter at a young age helped shape his career.
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admin Jessica Cail is a high-flying scientist, literally! Splitting her time between the classroom, the circus tent and the big screen, Dr. Cail wows audiences and students alike with her unique combination of science chops and stunt skills. Oh, and in her free time she is also a beloved Exchange consultant!…
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admin Hollywood writer, Gary Whitta, has worked on some of the most exciting sci-fi projects of 2012. See what he’s up to in 2013 and his advice for young, aspiring screenwriters.
As a member of the Hollywood creative community, you have worn several hats. Which do you like best?
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admin Radiation safety was of the utmost importance after the Fukushima accident in Japan. Radiation expert and Exchange consultant, Kevin Crowley, was asked by the band Linkin Park to see if the area was safe. Kevin chats with us about how he got to that point in his career and what…
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admin Marathon runner, policy wonk and Hollywood screenwriter, Ari B. Rubin, shares with us what makes writing in Hollywood different and how he always strives to take the unbeaten path.
Tell us about your background. How did you decide to become a screenwriter? Did you consider other careers?I like to say…
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