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    Michael Stuhlbarg: A Serious Actor

    The star of "A Serious Man" talks about his enduring sense of debt to TFT theater professors Gary Gardner, Michael McLain and Michael Hackett.
    Oct 2009 in Interview
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    Erica Jones: Playwriting Student is First Beverly Robinson Fellow


    Aug 2009 in Interview
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    Festival 2009: Nathan Chitayat, Director

    Nathan talks about his UCLA Spotlight award-winning film "Subbing 4 Julia," the movies that inspired him and why he would direct children again.
    Jun 2009 in Interview
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    Festival 2009: Joaquin Baldwin, Animator

    Joaquin won the UCLA Spotlight award for his animated film "Sebastian's Voodoo," as well as 45 other accolades. He talks about the story and his plans for a feature film based on the short
    Jun 2009 in Interview
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    Festival 2009: Doc Pedrolie, Screenwriter

    Doc talks about his award-winning TV pilot "Boss," the UCLA Screenwriting program and movies that inspired him including “Harold and Maude” written by UCLA alumnus Colin Higgins MFA ’70.
    Jun 2009 in Interview
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    Festival 2009: Ed Goodman, Screenwriter

    Ed reveals the plot of his award-winning comedy "Limbo Larry vs. Death Et Al," talks about the UCLA Screenwriting program and shares his inspirations including Van Halen and Led Zeppelin.
    Jun 2009 in Interview
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    Festival 2009: Barbara Curry, Screenwriter

    Barbara discusses her award-winning romantic comedy "Talk of the Town," her inspiration for the story and the UCLA Screenwriting program.
    Jun 2009 in Interview
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    Festival 2009: Mischa Pfister, Producer

    Mischa describes "Steamtown," the project he pitched at the Producers Marketplace held at the Billy Wilder Theater.
    Jun 2009 in Interview
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    Festival: 2009: Sarah DiLeo, Producer

    Sarah talks about her project, "The Place We Call Home," which she pitched as a finalist at the Producers Marketplace. She explains why she enrolled in the UCLA Producers Program and describes her fully-funded feature film project.
    Jun 2009 in Interview
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    Festival 2009: Allison Myrick, Producer

    Allison won the Producers Marketplace competition with her pitch for "Songs by Dark." She explains the plot and talks about the UCLA Producers Program.
    Jun 2009 in Interview
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    Coppola's "Tetro" Premieres at the Billy Wilder Theater

    A star-studded red carpet benefit for the UCLA Film & Television Archive
    Jun 2009 in Interview
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    MFA Actors Showcase: Gordon Hunt


    Mar 2009 in Interview
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    MFA Actors Showcase: Gil Cates


    Mar 2009 in Interview
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    MFA Actors Showcase: "Level 7"


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Allyson Schwarz


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Chris Carrea


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Chris Carroll


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: David Berry


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Hilarion Banks


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Jeanne Tyson


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Jenn Gittings


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Kevin Custer


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Milena Pastreich


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Mitchell Wright


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Phil Klucsarits


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Roberto Gudino


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Robyn Charles


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Soraya Selene


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Stav Raz


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Cinematography Showreel: Xavier Tatarkiewicz


    Mar 2009 in Student Work
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    Annies 2009: Joaquin Baldwin, director of "Sebastian's Voodoo"


    Feb 2009 in Travel & Events
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    Annies 2009: Emud Mokhberi, co-director of Oscar nominated "Oktapodi"

    UCLA student and Oscar nominee Mokhberi talks about working as a team on "Oktapodi," the Academy Awards, animated features "Wall-e" and "Kung Fu Panda," his thesis film and the Animation MFA.
    Feb 2009 in Travel & Events
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    Slamdance 2009: Xochitl Dorsey, director of "Frozen Dreams"


    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    Slamdance 2009: Xavier Tatarkiewicz, student and writer/director of "Vodka and Women"


    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    Slamdance 2009: Ana Lily Amirpour, writer/director of "Six and a Half"


    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    Slamdance 2009: Tamara Maloney '04, Mo Perkins '04, "A Quiet Little Marriage"


    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    Sundance 2009: Olivia Silver, student and director of "Little Canyon"

    UCLA MFA Production/Directing student talks about her short film screening at the film festival. She describes a "happy" accident to get the last shot in the film, as well as her overall UCLA experience.
    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    Making of "The Hunting of the Snark," an MFA thesis film

    MFA students discuss collaboration and the challenges surrounding the creative process while working with fellow director Michael McNeff on his ambitious thesis film recently shot on a green screen stage with a pirate ship custom built for the story.
    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    Sundance 2009: Bill Barminski, co-director of "Joel Stein's"

    The short film, Joel Stein's "Completely Unfabricated Adventures," got Barminski to Sundance 2009.
    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    Sundance 2009: Doug Pray's "Art & Copy" acquired by Arthouse Films

    A graduate of the UCLA Producers Program, Pray spoke with us before the festival, sharing his thoughts on creativity and his UCLA experience.
    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    Sundance 2009: Laura Gabbert MFA '97, co-director of "No Impact Man"

    Gabbert talks about getting into Sundance, finding "no impact man," and looking inward at your habits. She also discusses the life of the film after Sundance, dealing with a surge of publicity, and her UCLA experience.
    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    410 Two Minute Project

    Overview of a first year film project in the Production / Directing MFA program
    Jan 2009 in Interview
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    One Night Only 2008: Tom Hanks


    Dec 2008 in Travel & Events
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    One Night Only 2008: Rita Wilson


    Dec 2008 in Travel & Events
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    One Night Only 2008: Jon Hamm

    Star of "Mad Men" on SNL, Jimmy Stewart and being "discovered" as a leading man.
    Dec 2008 in Travel & Events
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    One Night Only 2008: Martin Short

    Short talks about hanging out with great actors and his training as a comic.
    Dec 2008 in Travel & Events
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    One Night Only 2008: Nora Ephron

    Director of "One Night Only" on "choreographing chaos" and hoping for the best.
    Dec 2008 in Travel & Events
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    One Night Only 2008: Alicia Silverstone

    Actress discusses going to "camp" with Bening, Hanks and Short, and the fun of messiness.
    Dec 2008 in Travel & Events
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    One Night Only 2008: Kevin Muster

    Actor at UCLA Theater talks about the thrill of getting blocking tips from Captain Kirk.
    Dec 2008 in Travel & Events
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    One Night Only 2008: Curtain Call


    Dec 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Anthony Onah

    2nd year Production / Directing MFA, whose film is to be featured in AARP's national "Divided We Fail" initiative calling for health care and financial security reform
    Oct 2008 in Interview
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    Pietro Scalia '82, MFA '85

    UCLA film alum talks about editing "Body of Lies" and "Gladiator."
    Oct 2008 in Interview
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    Sunil Thankamushy MFA '01

    From UCLA to landmark video games such as Turning Point: Fall of Liberty and the new Legendary, an alumnus on the bleeding edge of entertainment innovation talks about trends in online interactivity that are going to change the way your brain works.
    Sep 2008 in Interview
  • Festival 2008: Dan Attias MFA '82

    Festival 2008: Dan Attias MFA '82

    UCLA Filmmaker of the Year Daniel Attias talks about the important qualities of a director, collaborating with actors, starting out as an actor on stage and filmmakers finding their voice.
    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
  • Festival 2008: Adrienne Biddle, Rogue Pictures

    Festival 2008: Adrienne Biddle, Rogue Pictures

    UCLA Producers Marketplace judge Adrienne Biddle, senior vice president of production at Rogue Pictures, talks about what makes a strong movie pitch, the value of going to film school and how to break in to the entertainment business.
    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
  • Festival 2008: Steve Golin, chairman of Anonymous Content

    Festival 2008: Steve Golin, chairman of Anonymous Content


    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
  • Festival 2008: Ricky Strauss, President of Participant Media

    Festival 2008: Ricky Strauss, President of Participant Media

    Strauss talks about our Producers Marketplace, day 7 of the annual Festival of New Creative Works.
    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Festival 2008: Mike Werb

    Werb offers praise for fellow writers Eric Roth and Sacha Gervasi plus tips for success in Hollywood.
    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Festival 2008: Eric Roth

    Roth talks about the art and craft of screenwriting, his luck working with great directors and his newest film starring Brad Pitt, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Festival 2008: Sacha Gervasi

    Gervasi reveals the surprise heavy metal Anvil concert post LAFF screening, his writing routine, or anxiety, and thoughts on teaching.
    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Festival 2008: Jonathan Deans

    Design Showcase West keynote speaker and UCLA Professor Deans talks about breaking the unknown rules, how students inspire him, mutual understanding in the world of theater design and knowing no limits in his work with Cirque du Soleil.
    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Festival 2008: Roy Christopher

    Inspired by young talent displayed at the Design Showcase West, Christopher, reveals the Zen of getting the gig, memories of Oscar telecasts with Gil Cates, how to find meaning in the words of the script and the key idea or metaphor of a show.
    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Festival 2008: Deborah Landis

    Veteran Costume Designer Landis shares her enthusiasm about the work of future designers, tips on how to be successful and her passion for exploring the untold stories behind her craft and the history of costume on stage and screen.
    Jun 2008 in Travel & Events
  • Oscars 2008: Louis J. Horvitz

    Oscars 2008: Louis J. Horvitz

    Show director Louis J. Horvitz '68 talks with our crew while standing on the elaborate set for the 80th annual Academy Awards designed by Roy Christopher.
    Feb 2008 in Travel & Events
  • Oscars 2008: Gil Cates

    Oscars 2008: Gil Cates

    Gilbert Cates, producer of the Oscar show and professor at UCLA
    Feb 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Justin Lerner and Katharine O'Brien

    Lerner, MFA at UCLA film school, and O'Brien, MFA at Columbia film school, talk about their collaboration on a screenplay and resolving their differences.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Gary Marks

    Executive producer of AMC's "Shootout"
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: A.J. Lewis

    Producer of AMC's "Shootout"
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Mark Adler, composer of "Bottle Shock"

    Mark Adler '77 composed the music for Randall Miller's "Bottle Shock," a fact-based comedy about the California wine trade.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Cinematographer of "Fields of Fuel"

    James Mulryan '81, graduate of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, photographed "Fields of Fuel," in the Independent Film Competition for Documentary at Sundance '08.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Slamdance 2008: Oscar Alvarez

    UCLA MFA film student talks about his film, "Broken English," at the Slamdance Film Festival, which happens at the same time as Sundance in Park City, Utah.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Alex Gibney

    Director talks about his two latest works: Sundance-accepted "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson" and Oscar-nominated "Taxi to the Dark Side"
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Executive Producers of "Hamlet 2"

    Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger, before their first screening of "Hamlet 2," talk about annual visits to Sundance and their history with Steven Soderbergh.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Geoffrey Gilmore

    At The Hollywood Reporter party on Main St., Gilmore receives The Nielsen Impact Award for being a visionary leader in the world of film. Alumnus Gilmore is a member of the UCLA Producers Program faculty.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: AMC's "Shootout"

    Hosts Peter Guber and Peter Bart talk about Sundance and their show's UCLA origins. Director/producer Barry Levinson makes a guest appearance.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Robert Rosen, UCLA Dean

    The Dean of the School of UCLA Theater, Film and Television talks about the spirit of the Sundance Film Festival and how to take risks while reaching audiences.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Behind the Film: "Reversion" (part 3)

    Mischa Livingstone '97, MFA '99 talks about life after UCLA film school and his own film at the upcoming Berlin Film Festival.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Behind the Film: "Reversion" (part 2)

    Rebecca Sonnenshine '93, producer of "Reversion," talks about how they finished the film just before the opening-day screening and how the "UCLA mafia" of filmmakers came through.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Behind the Film: "Reversion"

    Written, directed and co-produced by Mia Trachinger '91, MFA '02, "Reversion" premiered opening morning at the Sundance Film Festival.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Hal Ackerman

    UCLA screenwriting professor talks about the director of "Anvil!" on January 18, 2008 in Park City, Utah.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Sundance 2008: Sacha Gervasi

    UCLA talks with the director of "Anvil! The True Story of Anvil" on January 18, 2008 in Park City, Utah.
    Jan 2008 in Travel & Events
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    Theater Department Overview


    Jun 2007 in Interview
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    Amy Rush, MFA Actor

    Amy Rush talks about the UCLA Faculty and their professional experience.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    Heather Lindell, '04

    Heather Lindell gives advice to incoming actors to UCLA.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    James Jordan, '05

    James Jordan talks about his experiences as a UCLA acting student.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    Kahlil Joseph, MFA Actor

    Kahlil Joseph talks about what attracted him to the UCLA MFA Program.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    Ed Monahan, Professor of Combat Movement

    Ed Monahan talks about Movement training at UCLA.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    Nicholas Gunn, Associate Director, Dance: Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program

    Nicholas Gunn gives advice to incoming MFA Actors.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    Tishuan Scott, MFA Actor

    Tishuan Scott talks about the student experience in the MFA Acting Program.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    Joe Olivieri, Acting Professor

    Joe Olivieri talks about what UCLA Faculty look for in a successful audition.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    Gil Cates, Professor and Producing Director of Geffen Playhouse

    Gil Cates, producer of the Academy Awards, talks about the atmosphere and feel of the UCLA MFA program.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    Mel Shapiro, Head of Performance Programs

    Mel Shapiro talks about his approach to teaching acting in the MFA program.
    Sep 2006 in Interview
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    Tom Garvin


    Aug 2004 in Interview
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    Steven Fayne


    Aug 2004 in Interview
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    Donald de Line


    Aug 2004 in Interview
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    Kenneth Suddleson


    Aug 2004 in Interview
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    Jennifer Perini


    Aug 2004 in Interview
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    Eric Baum


    Aug 2004 in Interview
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    David Hoberman


    Aug 2004 in Interview
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    Alan Friel


    Aug 2004 in Interview