Navigating the Art and Business of Inclusion
This episode of Rising Together features a conversation with two-time Emmy winner, Ringling College alum Sara Kambara, who is now a producer at Chromosphere, discussing various topics related to art, design, inclusion, and personal experiences. They share insights on their background, career journey, projects, cultural influences, overcoming failures, and the use of AI in the entertainment industry. They emphasize the importance of self-care and offers advice to students. The conversation touches on diversity, storytelling, the evolution of the entertainment industry, and the impact of AI on creative roles.
Meet the Guest
Sarah Kambara (she/they)
Two-time Emmy winner, Ringling College alum, Producer at Chromosphere
Sarah Kambara (Sinclair Snake, City of Ghosts, Ask the Storybots) is a producer who has assisted on many Chromosphere projects since 2018. From coordinating schedules and budgets, tracking timelines, and deadlines, and handling correspondences, Kambara brings a versatile skillset which will help ensure the success of projects. Their producing skills have earned them multiple awards, including being awarded an Emmy as Producer on Ask the Storybots in 2018 (Outstanding Special Class Animated Program) and 2020 (Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Series); as well as an Annie in 2019 and 2020 (Best Preschool Show). Prior to Chromosphere Kambara worked in production management at the Walt Disney Animation Studio on films such as Big Hero 6 and Zootopia. Kambara is a 2014 Ringling College Business of Art and Design Ringling alumni.
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Further Resources
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IMDB Page
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Ringling Thesis Film. Credits: A film by Michael Bidinger and Michelle Kwon. Production Management: Sarah Kambara
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My Moon. Independent Film. Credits: Director Eusong Lee Producer Sarah Kambara
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Ask The StoryBots. Season 2 & 3 + A StoryBots Christmas Special Producer
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City of Ghosts. Producer
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