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What We Do - A Short Documentary Series
After finding success with his first novel—including a Hollywood movie deal before the book was even released—Warm Bodies series author Isaac Marion is faced with the challenge of where to go next, all the while fighting to break free of industry stereotypes.
As a mortician, 25-year-old Jake works a job most of us will need, but few of us know anything about. With compassion and a touch of humor, Jake shares his experiences with life, death, and everything between.
As a voice actor for films, television shows, video games, promotions, and audio books, chances are you’ve heard Iké Amadi’s voice. Stepping into the shoes of a character, Iké transforms into the likes of heroes and villains with the touch of a true pro. But for some actors, helping tell great stories can come at … Continue reading The Power of Storytelling, Knowing Yourself, & Darth Vader | Iké Amadi, Voice Actor →
300 years ago, a ship carrying treasures worth $17 billion sank off the coast of Columbia. In 2015, a group set out to find it. That group included oceanographic engineer Jeff Kaeli, one of five team members from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Having dreamed of discovering a shipwreck since he was a kid, Jeff was … Continue reading Searching for a $17 Billion Underwater Treasure | Jeff Kaeli, Oceanographic Engineer →
As a licensed professional counselor, Joy Parrish has heard everything. Regardless of what stories are shared with her, there’s a simple truth behind it all: It’s just hard to be a human. When not helping others progress on their mental health journeys, Joy co-hosts the popular CrossFit, health, and lifestyle podcast Girls Gone WOD.
Meet John. He’s a Special Olympics powerlifter with zero fear. I had the privilege of interviewing him and his parents (Hank and Liz) about why they put Jon in positions where he can fail, educating the public on the R word, and cultivating independence. Their story has become a major inspiration for me, I hope … Continue reading Special Olympics Powerlifter, Jon Stoklosa →
As a voice actor, Bob makes characters come alive. From Porky Pig to countless smaller supporting roles, and from radio ads to dubbing over Leonardo DiCaprio, Bob is always taking on new challenges. But it took a long time to get to where he is today. Using actual audio from his youth (including an unsolicited … Continue reading Voice of Porky Pig, Bob Bergen →
Abducted in Plain Sight is the Netflix documentary everyone is talking about. But as difficult as it can be to watch, making it was a whole other story. On this episode of What We Do, we take a look behind the scenes at the making of the film with director Skye Borgman. Click here to … Continue reading Abducted in Plain Sight director Skye Borgman →