S1E2: Sharon Pinkenson | Set in Philadelphia

October 26, 2017 00:41:30
S1E2: Sharon Pinkenson | Set in Philadelphia
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S1E2: Sharon Pinkenson | Set in Philadelphia

Oct 26 2017 | 00:41:30

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Show Notes

About This Episode:

Sharon Pinkenson has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office https://film.org/ (GPFO) for 25 years during the terms of four mayors and six governors. Sharon has been responsible for all aspects of the office since 1992.

Under Sharon’s leadership, the GPFO has been responsible for $4 billion of economic impact to the southeastern Pennsylvania region, as it attracts film and TV productions to the region.

Films & TV Credentials include: Trading Places, Philadelphia, Boy Meets World, Silver Linings Playbook, Sixth Sense, Pretty Little Liars, National Treasure, Split.

In this episode, Sharon shares her story from making her own clothes to becoming a costume designer and dressing a chimp to rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars.

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