“Everything takes longer than you ever think it will. Whether it’s a science experiment you want to do, a screenplay you want to write, or a creative job in Hollywood, you want to secure. The competition is fierce. You have to be doing it for the right reasons. You have to love the work and the process. And be willing to hunker down, step-by-step and get really good at it.”
— Valerie Weiss on Keeping Innovation Alive - The Podcast
My next guest in an award-winning filmmaker and scientist, Valerie Weiss. She has infused her signature blend of elevated and emotional storytelling into her four feature films and dozens of television episodes. Her work has been called "daringly light" for the way it embraces controversial topics in enchanting ways and spans the genres of action, thriller, drama, science-fiction and comedy. She has directed feature films and episodes of television for shows like Chicago Med, the Rookie and Outer Banks. Recently, her film for Netflix, “Mixtape” starring Julie Bowen, was awarded with a 100% approval rating by Rotten Tomatoes and has been recognized as one of the best movies for families in 2021. We discuss how her science degree background has influenced her work and how she approaches new creative projects.
