DB 079: Danielle Feinberg, Pixar’s Director of Photography-Lighting, On The Power Of Teamwork And Encouraging Girls To Pursue Math & Science

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Danielle Feinberg began her career at Pixar Animation Studios in February 1997 and has worked on films such as Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., the Academy Award®-winning Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. Feinberg was the director of photography-lighting for the Academy Award®- winning features WALL•E, Brave and Coco, While working on Brave, Marie Claire Magazine named her the “top film techie” in their 2011 Women on Top Awards.

In addition to Danielle’s Pixar work, she works with teenage girls, encouraging them to pursue math and science.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Danielle shares the story of being the only girl in 8th grade who signed up for a class where the main assignment was fixing a broken lawn mower.
The percentage of males versus females in Harvard when Danielle was studying computer science.
Danielle share her thoughts on how we can inspire a generation of female leaders in science and technology.
How parents can inspire and help their kids to be interested and love technology.
Danielle shares how and why she started working at Pixar in 1997.
Danielle’s role at Pixar.
How technology has changed over the years, and why she is excited about the future of animated films.
Danielle shares how she manages and inspires her lighting team at Pixar.
Danielle’s shares her most embarrassing moment.
What Danielle does for fun.
Danielle’s advice to her 10-year old self.
How Danielle overcome her fears and doubts.
Danielle’s BIG DREAM for the future.
And so much more!

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Posted on April 2, 2018