Early on in my career, getting past perfectionism was a struggle. I told myself that to succeed, I had to be perfect. And perfect isn’t easy: An hour or more spent in hair and makeup, nailing the “look” in styling, adjusting lighting, utilizing special effects, casting body doubles — the …
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After judging startup competitions around the world for the last decade, my greatest takeaway is that plenty of founders have beautiful ideas. However, they don’t all pitch with confidence or lead with a story, which is often a deal-breaker. To sell an idea is to tell a story. After all, …
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Few industries suffered during the pandemic quite as much as the entertainment sector has, what with the dark theaters, empty cinemas and delayed shoots. West End may be forever changed by lockdown and social distancing rules. Entertainment unemployment numbers soared as high as 51 percent in 2020; nearly one-quarter of …
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Gaming has long been treated as the odd one out in sports and entertainment. The general perception of gaming in our society is lagging far behind its immense popularity and significant impact. Over the last several years, gaming has moved closer and closer to the center of the global entertainment …
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