Storytelling through Audio at Skywalker Sound

CONTRIBUTED BY Emily Chesteen Every sound that you hear in a film, TV show or video game elevates the storytelling. At Skywalker Sound, employees like Shelley, Bonnie and Leslie are innovating to create experiences in audio production that bring beloved Disney and Star Wars stories to life. Keep reading to learn about their roles in…

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Disney Movies You Didn’t Know Were Filmed at Pinewood Studios

CONTRIBUTED BY Emily Chesteen The Walt Disney Studios recently attended Pinewood Studios’ Futures Festival, the largest free careers event in the UK for 14 to 22-year-olds looking to start a career in the film and TV industry. The event hosted 4,500 guests, 50 exhibitors and 25 masterclasses and panels. Alongside Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios,…

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Creating a Legacy of Innovation at Industrial Light & Magic

CONTRIBUTED BY Emily Chesteen From Star Wars: A New Hope to The Acolyte, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has been paving the way for visual effects (VFX) technology and innovation. Since 1975, ILM has set the standard, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of entertainment. We interviewed a few of our…

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A Non-Traditional Career Path to Pinewood Studios

The opportunities for your next chapter are endless here at The Walt Disney Company! Moving from one industry to another can be a big change, but Craig, a Senior Security Manager with Lucasfilm is proof that career paths are not always linear. In Craig’s role as a Senior Security Manager at Lucasfilm based out of…

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The Walt Disney Studios Receives Recognition at Awards Shows

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In recent months, The Walt Disney Studios was recognized with a variety of accolades spanning the studios for titles including Searchlight Pictures’ “The Banshees of Inisherin,” Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and more. Disney’s film studios are also leading the way with a total of 20 nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and…

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Disney Employees Inspire Careers in the Screen Industry at Pinewood Studios’ Futures Festival

Disney Employees Inspire Careers in the Screen Industry at Pinewood Studios’ Futures Festival

Last month, the UK Talent and Crew Experience team participated in Pinewood Studios’ Futures Festival 2022 — the biggest free UK careers event for 14 to 22-year-olds looking to start a career in the Film and TV industry. During the two-day event, more than 4,000 participants met with employers and industry professionals, took part in workshops, and attended panels that aimed to inspire and encourage careers in the screen industry.

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