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Monica Levinson

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Simone Missick

Jason Scott

Lisa Ling

Jake Johnson

Adam Conover

Sherry Lansing

Neil Patrick Harris

Tom Pelphrey

Bershan Shaw

Seth Meyers

Chris Redd

Eliza Hittman

Phoebe Robinson

Cynthia Erivo

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Q&amp;A with film producer Monica Levinson. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company.Monica Levinson has had a huge year on the film side, including producing BORAT 2, the surprise sequel to the beloved 2006 comedy that sees Sacha Baron Cohen reprising his infamous title role. Picked up by Amazon after filming in secret earlier this year, BORAT 2 premiered this October in over 240 countries across the globe, drawing tens of millions of viewers in the U.S. alone and making it one of 2020's top feature streaming debuts so far. The film has been lauded by critics - earning a spot on many year-end top ten lists, including the New York Times' - and praised for its sharp social commentary and daring comedic stunts. Additionally, Monica executive produced the critically acclaimed historical drama THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 from writer/director Aaron Sorkin, starring Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Frank Langella, among others. It premiered on Netflix this October to rave reviews and has been named one of the best films of the year by several top critics.

Q&amp;A with film producer Monica Levinson. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. Monica Levinson has had a huge year on the film side, including producing BORAT 2, the surprise sequel to the beloved 2006 comedy that sees Sacha Baron Cohen reprising his infamous title role. Picked up by Amazon after filming in secret earlier this year, BORAT 2 premiered this October in over 240 countries across the globe, drawing tens of millions of viewers in the U.S. alone and making it one of 2020's top feature streaming debuts so far. The film has been lauded by critics - earning a spot on many year-end top ten lists, including the New York Times' - and praised for its sharp social commentary and daring comedic stunts. Additionally, Monica executive produced the critically acclaimed historical drama THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 from writer/director Aaron Sorkin, starring Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Frank Langella, among others. It premiered on Netflix this October to rave reviews and has been named one of the best films of the year by several top critics.

Episode 115: Producer Monica Levinson (Borat, Trial of the Chicago 7, Wander Darkly)

Producer Monica Levinson '90 stops by to discuss her decorated career as a film producer, including her latest work on "Brian Banks," a tale of a football player whose dreams of playing in the NFL were derailed by accusations of rape and kidnapping. Banks, who was falsely incarcerated, was exonerated and now spends his time fighting for others who were falsely convicted of crimes. Levinson's career as a producer has included films like “Captain Fantastic,” “Zoolander,” "Private Parts," “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story," “Trumbo,” and “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.” Levinson reveals the break that launched her career in film, talks about reinventing herself, and shares the impact Syracuse University has on her life.

Producer Monica Levinson '90 stops by to discuss her decorated career as a film producer, including her latest work on "Brian Banks," a tale of a football player whose dreams of playing in the NFL were derailed by accusations of rape and kidnapping. Banks, who was falsely incarcerated, was exonerated and now spends his time fighting for others who were falsely convicted of crimes. Levinson's career as a producer has included films like “Captain Fantastic,” “Zoolander,” "Private Parts," “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story," “Trumbo,” and “Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.” Levinson reveals the break that launched her career in film, talks about reinventing herself, and shares the impact Syracuse University has on her life.

Golden Globes Award-Winning Film Producer: Monica Levinson '90

Monica is the President of Production for ShivHans Pictures and comes from a long line of working women in her family. In fact, her grandmother owned a liquor store and her mother started the First Women’s Bank of Maryland. Monica produced Bruno, Borat and Zoolander (to name a few), and she was the production supervisor on Private Parts. Check out her IMDB, you will be impressed. We got real about the business and how to balance self-preservation with ambition in this male-dominated industry.  When do you speak up vs when do you send your message through other channels? Do you want to be right or do you want to be effective?

Monica is the President of Production for ShivHans Pictures and comes from a long line of working women in her family. In fact, her grandmother owned a liquor store and her mother started the First Women’s Bank of Maryland. Monica produced Bruno, Borat and Zoolander (to name a few), and she was the production supervisor on Private Parts. Check out her <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0506075/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IMDB</a>, you will be impressed. We got real about the business and how to balance self-preservation with ambition in this male-dominated industry.  When do you speak up vs when do you send your message through other channels? Do you want to be right or do you want to be effective?

EP 115 MONICA LEVINSON