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Friday, November 11, 2016

The Storyteller's Task


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Stan Williams made his early career training NASA astronauts, car mechanics, and corporate executives. He's produced hundreds of films, television programs and live shows, and has helped novelists, Hollywood screenwriters and filmmakers structure their stories to connect with audiences. He continues to independently produce films and television projects. He holds degrees in Physics (BA), Communications (MA), and Narrative Theory (PHD).
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