The Executive Hour Webcast with Special Guest Oscar-Nominated Writer Alec Sokolow
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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with special Guest Oscar-Nominated Writer Alec Sokolow. Alec Sokolow is an Oscar-Nominated screenwriter who co-wrote the films Toy Story, Cheaper by the Dozen, Money Talks, and Garfield: The Movie. He has also written the meta video game storyline and user interface for Activision's billion dollar franchise: "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure," "Skylanders: Giants" Character bio creation and naming includes Buzz Lightyear and Woody. He has also produced documentaries, Directed animation shorts, Written children's books. His storytelling has created global receipts of over 2 Billion Dollars. Full Bio »
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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with special Guest Oscar-Nominated Writer Alec Sokolow.
Alec Sokolow is an Oscar-Nominated screenwriter who co-wrote the films Toy Story, Cheaper by the Dozen, Money Talks, and Garfield: The Movie.
He has also written the meta video game storyline and user interface for Activision's billion dollar franchise: "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure," "Skylanders: Giants"
Character bio creation and naming includes Buzz Lightyear and Woody. He has also produced documentaries, Directed animation shorts, Written children's books. His storytelling has created global receipts of over 2 Billion Dollars.
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Testimonials
"This was awesome! Thank you Alec!" -Nitara O.
"I feel very inspired. Thank you Alec!" -Kelly S.
"Great advice! Thank you Alec for being here!!!" -Louisa B.
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