Episode Five: Juliet Blake

Passion Worth Sharing …
Introducing On Creativity LIVE, presented as part of Guests and Gusto, a new Zoom series that connects SCAD students with the professional creative community during this time of virtual learning. On this episode, SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace is joined by all-star film and television producer, executive, and head of television at TED, Juliet Blake, whose zest for life and passion for storytelling brings forth voices from every corner of the globe. After decades of producing hard-hitting television, Blake launched her career onto the big screen alongside producing partners Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey with "The Hundred-Foot Journey," starring Helen Mirren. Blake recently announced a deal with Spielberg’s production company Amblin Partners to produce her second feature film, adapted from a memoir, titled "Stolen Time." Her mission to amplify stories never seems to cease, no matter the circumstances. President Wallace reunited with Blake virtually to share Blake’s pro tips for maintaining the creative process and fruitful collaborations during social isolation. Together they reflect on the keys to compelling storytelling and how emerging professionals can prioritize their efforts and abilities to succeed in their career paths. In June 2018, SCAD awarded Blake an honorary doctorate of humane letters for her work in film and television.