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Mikkel Bondesson (CEO Fuse Ent), Dan LIn (Warner Bros.), Dan Gershon (writer), Robert Baird (writer), Richard Lewis (Producer), Huntley Ritter (CEO Stafford Films)
Dan Lin
Warner Brother Vice President of production for the last four years. Was thanked last year at the Academy Awards by Martin Scorsese for pioneering the Oscar winning film "The Departed" with Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Brad Pitt. Dan is one of the most respected studio executives in Hollywood among writers, directors, and producers. Second year attending Hatch and has been a huge advocate in the promotion of education and inspiration in the arts. Mr. Lin has an MBA from Harvard business school.
Richard Barton Lewis
Is a prolific and respected film and television producer who has produced 18 films and 6 TV series, some of which include, "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" with Kevin Costner, "Backdraft" with Robert Dinero, Kurt Russell, William Baldwin directed by Ron Howard, as well as the TV series, "The Magnificent Seven", and "Fame L.A." Mr. Lewis is also the producer of "August Rush" which will be screening at the Hatch Festival and will be release by Warner Brothers on Thanksgiving 2007. August Rush is being rumored already as an Oscar contender.
Daniel Gerson & Richard Baird
These two very funny screen writers have created and written five films in the last six years that have grossed over $2 billion worldwide. These titles include, "Monsters Ink", "Chicken Little", "Cars", "Open Season", and "Meet The Robinsons." Dan Gerson's sister lives in Bozeman Montana and both writers are who advocates of mentoring young talent.
Mikkel Bondesen
CEO of FUSE entertainment, Executive Producer of several TV shows, and Studio feature films, and represents a large stable of writers.