Pearlena Igbokwe: What Makes 'Your Story' Universal?
Edinburgh TV Festival 2023
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56m
Sometimes the people with the most compelling personal stories are in the best position to identify the gems in a pitch. Join Journalist and writer Afua Hirsch in conversation with Universal Studio Group (USG) Chairman Pearlena Igbokwe as they discuss Pearlena’s inspirational journey from a seminal pivot in her early life to earning her seat at the table. USG produces over 3,000 hours of programming currently airing or streaming around the globe. This fireside chat will explore how Pearlena navigated her career with notes on trusting your own instincts, identifying the connective tissue between a good story and the global audience, and what the future may hold for storytellers.
Session Partner: Universal Studio Group
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