SUMMARIES - Jeffrey Pittle - Why Art Is Never Finished, The Secret Lost Chaka Khan Video, and How Serving the Work Builds a Lasting Creative Legacy
About this episode
The episode features a deep dive into Jeffrey Pittle's creative journey and insights on the balance of audacity and humility in a creative career.
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People in this episode
Hosts: Alex Ivey, Allison Inverness
Guest: Jeffrey Pittle
Topics covered
- creativity
- animation
- career journey
- art
- film industry
- personal growth
Keywords
- Jeffrey Pittle
- animation
- creativity
- film industry
- art
- career
- Disney
- Muppets
- Star Wars
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon
Books & works: Oscar-nominated Holocaust animated short, Star Wars, Muppets, Disney films
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