Meet Filmmaker Leslie Iwerks Behind Disney's The Imagineering Story

Today we get to catch up with a Disney legacy who has made her path in filmmaking—Leslie Iwerks. Leslie is an Academy Award® and Emmy® nominated director and producer whose meaty resume speaks for itself. Her documentary films and shorts include the 2006 Academy Award® nominated short Recycled Life, 2008 Emmy® Award-nominated nonfiction special The Pixar Story (Starz), Ella Brennan: Commanding the Table (Netflix)  Pipe Dreams, Downstream, Dirty Oil and The Hand Behind the Mouse-The Ub Iwerks Story and many more.  Iwerks has been sought after to create multiple filmmaker’s tributes for the Producers Guild Awards, The Visual Effects Society, the Annie Awards, BAFTA, among others, as well as produce several Oscar Lifetime Achievement tributes. I had the pleasure of talking with Leslie about her recent successes and interests. We delved into The Imagineering Story about the history of Disney’s theme parks,  interwoven her family’s history. We also discuss capturing her fascination and passion with global issues on film and the future of her acclaimed multimedia production company, Iwerks & CO. Leslie proves here that she wasn’t given her career, she earned her career. And I wholeheartedly believe it. I enjoyed being able to share her story on the show, so let’s dive in! Her story awaits! Tune in now!

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