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I have received the Brand Leadership Award from the Asia Brand Congress for global marketing efforts. I was included in the PharmaVoice 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Industry
My wife, Jenny, and I have five children, a golden retriever, and a stray cat. We live in beautiful Boise, Idaho.
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In the world of creativity, you can look around and see the people who take a forward-fast approach. They are the ones who are taking charge of their personal and professional lives, making significant choices about how they view things, choosing their attitude with purpose, attracting the right collaborators to support their vision, and most of all, taking action to make things happen.
- Mark Stinson
Previously, I was senior vice president of brand strategy at GSW. My career includes positions as president of a global brand consultancy, president and chief creative officer of an independent healthcare communications firm, and managing partner of an Omnicom medical ad agency.
The job I that shaped my business life was being a paperboy for 7 years in junior high and high school.
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In this episode, we dive into the world of indie filmmaking with Rob Mabry, discussing his journey, challenges, and triumphs in creating his first feature film, “The Legend of El Chupacabra.”
@thechupacabramovie on Instagram
1. **Blending Horror and Comedy:**
– Rob shares insights on balancing horror and comedy, noting their similar structures of anticipation and payoff.
– “Horror and comedy are about anticipation and payoff… jokes build up tension to a punchline, and horror builds tension to a scare.”
2. **Character and Creature Development:**
– Emphasizes the importance of character-driven comedy and using real-life inspirations for character behaviors.
– “Good comedy is built out of character… I take a lot of inspiration from my daily life and the people I interact with.”
– Discusses working with creature designer Sergio Gara for the Chupacabra costume, highlighting the blend of creativity and engineering.
3. **Production and Logistical Challenges:**
– Rob describes the complexities of indie filmmaking, from crowdfunding to logistical planning.
– “It’s stressful… when you’re an independent filmmaker, you’re not just wearing the director hat; you’re managing logistics, locations, and ensuring everyone is fed.”
4. **Distribution Strategy:**
– Rob talks about the evolving landscape of film distribution, particularly for indie films, and the importance of physical media.
– “It’s a challenging time for indie filmmakers to surface above the noise and get their film out there… taking advantage of social media is crucial.”
5. **Creative Roots and Inspiration:**
– Reflects on his early passion for storytelling, from writing plays and comic books to filming with a Super 8 camera.
– “I was that kid always writing my own comic books, writing plays… and my dad, who owned a Super 8 film camera, let me borrow it once in a while.”
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