Next Gen Class Of 2004: Film

David Beaubaire
film executive
DreamWorks

Overseeing "Dreamer," starring Kurt Russell; "If Only It Were True," featuring Reese Witherspoon; and the Revolution co-production "Prizewinner of Defiance, Ohio," among other projects
Born: Nov. 12, 1971, Chicago
Education: B.A., political science, Emory University, Atlanta
First Job in Hollywood: First assistant to Lorenzo di Bonaventura when he was president of production at Warner Bros. Pictures
Big Break: "When (newly promoted president of production) Adam Goodman brought me over to DreamWorks"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "Moving out here a little over five years ago from (Washington) D.C. not knowing anyone in the entertainment industry"
Career Milestone: "Seeing a project I helped buy as a pitch ('Dreamer') as an executive at one studio get made into a movie at another for first-time director John Gatins"
Inspiration: "My parents, my fiancee, my siblings and my nieces and nephew"
Lessons Learned: "No is not an acceptable answer."
Power Spot: Katsu-ya
Power Toy: "The plasma screen TV I don't have but wish I did"
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "Hopefully, the same person I am today"


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Dylan Clark
senior vp production and development
Universal Pictures

Developed and oversaw "Friday Night Lights" and "Dawn of the Dead." Upcoming features include "The Cinderella Man," "The Interpreter" and "Doom."
Born: March 21, 1969
Education: B.A., history, U.C. Santa Barbara
First Job in Hollywood: "Working for producers Victoria Nevinny and Tracie Graham"
Big Break: "Meeting on consecutive days with (vice chairmen worldwide production) Scott Stuber and Mary Parent, followed by a job offer the next day for vp of production at Universal"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "Getting my foot in the door with no experience after leaving a three-year stint in Washington, D.C., working for U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein"
Career Milestone: "Helping to develop and seeing firsthand 'Cinderella Man' get made -- first as an assistant at Fox 2000 and now as a senior vp at Universal. It was well worth the wait."
Favorite Movie: "Tootsie"
Lessons Learned: "Always be direct, truthful and prompt."
Power Toy: Surfboard
Downtime: "Wrestling with Ben and Will Clark -- ages 3 and 1"
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "Playing centerfielder for the Boston Red Sox"


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Michael Del Nin
senior vp business development
New Line Cinema

Liaisons with Time Warner strategic planning and advises New Line senior management
Born: March 28, 1971
Education: B.A., economics, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy; J.D., University of New South Wales, Australia
First Job in Hollywood: "Director of business development at New Line four years ago"
Big Break: "Getting the job on Wall Street that got me to the States and then landing the job at New Line that got me into the business"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "Getting people to understand me through my Australian accent"
Career Milestone: "The best is yet to come."
Inspiration: "My grandparents, who left Europe with nothing and who worked their entire lives to give me opportunities they never had"
Favorite Movies/TV shows: "The Godfather," "Giant"; "Deadwood" and the Australian sitcom "Kath and Kim." "It's genius."
Lessons Learned: "To find the smartest people in an organization and learn from them. I've been blessed with great mentors in my career, and I think that is a key to success."
Power Spot: "My Chef Diner in Washington, Conn. Weekends for breakfast, it's the place to be."
Power Toy: "My DVR"
Downtime: "Enjoying everything New York has to offer"
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "My hope is that I'm as enthusiastic about coming to work every day, wherever that may be, as I am now."


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Derek Evans
executive vp production
Spyglass Entertainment

Executive produced the upcoming "The Pacifier" and "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and co-produced Fox's Bernie Mac baseball film "Mr. 3000"
Born: Oct. 20, 1971
Education: B.A., political science, Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.
First Job in Hollywood: Assistant to producer Scott Rudin
Big Break: "Scott Rudin hiring me as his assistant even though my entertainment experience consisted of one day as a paid 'Jeopardy!' audience member"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "Actually surviving as Rudin's assistant"
Career Milestone: "Being sent off alone to Ireland and Malta to oversee (2002's) 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' You can't call your boss for help when it's 4 a.m. in Los Angeles unless someone dies, and even then, it depends on whom."
Favorite Movies: "'Parenthood,' 'Animal House' and 'Amadeus' -- basically, anything starring Tom Hulce"
Lessons Learned: "When you're told you will never work in this town again, the time frame is nebulous."
Power Spot: "The birdcage at Goldfingers"
Power Toy: "A 1967 Ford Mustang convertible that my girlfriend, Sarah, loves having parked in our backyard"
Downtime: "(I) use the magic of the Internet and satellite TV to ingest massive amounts of Boston sports."
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "Stuck behind a bus on Wilshire"


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Rodney Ferrell
director of production
Fox 2000

Overseeing the upcoming "He-Man" with John Woo, Tony Scott's "Hell's Angels" and Ridley Scott's "A Good Year"
Born: April 14, 1973, Indiana
Education: B.S., Indiana State University
First Job in Hollywood: Assistant at ACME Talent & Literary
Big Break: "Four great women giving me a chance -- Jennifer Fox, Carla Hacken, Riley Ellis and Elizabeth Gabler"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "Trusting my instincts, no matter how much pressure there is to do otherwise"
Career Milestone: "Being offered an executive position at Fox 2000"
Inspiration: "My family at home, Jordan and Max"
Favorite Movies: "Alien," "Casablanca," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Steel Magnolias"
Lessons Learned: "Speak up and be heard, but always be armed with the info to back up your thoughts."
Power Spot: "Clementine -- the best pastries and vanilla latte around"
Power Toy: "A good bottle of wine and my Food & Wine magazine"
Downtime: "Cooking big dinners for friends, getaways to New York, swimming, walking my dog, watching the Food Network and reality TV (unfortunately)"
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "Wiser"


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Jessica Goodman
senior vp worldwide production
Warner Bros. Pictures

Oversaw and developed such upcoming projects as "Oceans 12" and "Constantine," as well as "Training Day," "Taking Lives," "What a Girl Wants" and "A Cinderella Story"
Born: Oct. 10, 1972
Education: B.A., communications, American University, Washington
First Job in Hollywood: "A PA on (1996's) 'Primal Fear'"
Big Break: "When (CAA motion picture literary agent) Jessica Tuchinsky got me an interview at Warners for a (creative executive) job and working for Jess and Alan Horn"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "Not spending half my day in traffic on Barham Boulevard"
Career Milestone: "Getting on the Warner Bros. Thanksgiving turkey list"
Inspiration: "The rush I get after seeing a movie that I really love"
Favorite Movies: "How many do I get to say? 'Love Story,' 'The Godfather," 'Wall Street,' 'The Shining,' 'Terms of Endearment'"
Lessons Learned: "Always trust your initial gut instinct."
Power Spot: "The veranda on the Warners lot with (senior vp production) Polly Cohen"
Power Toy: "It used to be my hair-straightening iron, but now I have the Yuko System."
Downtime: "Hanging out with my husband, cooking and running"
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "Probably putting together potential projects for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 slate"


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Andrew Miano
partner
Depth of Field

Executive produced Paul Weitz's upcoming "In Good Company," at Universal; executive producing Chris Weitz's "Golden Compass" at New Line; other projects include Universal's "Silent Night," Fox 2000's "Army Geek" and Bullseye's "My Mother's Boyfriend"
Born: Aug. 26, 1973, Buffalo, N.Y.
Education: B.A., theater, Oswego State University of New York
First Job in Hollywood: "The mailroom at the William Morris Agency in New York"
Big Break: "Leaving WMA to found DOF with Paul and Chris Weitz"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "My greatest challenge has yet to come."
Career Milestone: "The fact that I have a career. Plus, sitting in the audience at the first preview of 'In Good Company,' Depth of Field's first film"
Inspiration: "My parents, wife Jennifer, son Oliver and Scott Lew"
Favorite Movies/TV Show: "The Empire Strikes Back," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"; "Seinfeld
Lessons Learned: "Treat people well, and they will work harder for you and with you. Yelling and screaming doesn't result in a better product."
Power Spot: Zankou Chicken
Power Toy: Microsoft Portable Media Center
Downtime: "My wife's summer home in Cape Cod"
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "Enjoying my family and still making films I can be proud of with the Weitz brothers"


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Rachel O'Connor
vp production
Columbia Pictures

Currently overseeing production on the studio's 2005 summer tentpole "Stealth"; other upcoming projects include "Marie-Antoinette" and "Ghost Rider."
Born: June 4, 1971, Oxford, England
Education: B.A., government, Connecticut College
First Job in Hollywood: "Runner at HK Management"
Big Break: "Getting hired as a reader at Turner"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "Saying no"
Career Milestone: "Making the Next Generation issue of The Hollywood Reporter"
Inspiration: "My parents"
Favorite Movie: "Sunset Blvd."
Lessons Learned: "Don't be shy."
Power Spot: "Wherever my BlackBerry works"
Power Toy: "Crackberry"
Downtime: "Spending time with (husband) Jace and (dog) Dixie chicken"
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "Working with the same extraordinary group of people I work with now"


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Braxton Pope
president
Ithaka Entertainment

Executive produced the Showtime pilot "What's Not to Love"; secured financing for James Gunn's directorial debut "The Specials." Upcoming features include "Man and Wife" for Lions Gate, Milos Forman's "Amarillo Slim" and Radar Films' "Hip-hop Cops."
Born: 1972
Education: B.A., history and theater arts, Cornell University
First Job in Hollywood: "Acquisitions for LIVE Entertainment"
Big Break: "Getting a deal with Lions Gate"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "There are many talented people in the business, and I try to work hard, keep my objectives in view and maintain some perspective."
Career Milestone: "Hopefully, yet to come"
Inspiration: "Great contemporary fiction -- none better than the short story author Thom Jones"
Favorite Movie/TV Show: "Sunset Boulevard"; "The Sopranos"
Lessons Learned: "Taste matters. Integrity is silent but important. Be nice."
Power Spot: "The thursday night entertainment basketball run at the West Side JCC"
Power Toy: "My crackberry"
Downtime: "Reading, drinking bourbon and ginger ale, worrying about the health of Brandon Lloyd and the rest of my San Francisco 49ers (and) trying to convince my dad that Hollywood isn't an absurd life"
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "Still fighting the same battles -- trying to get movies made, trying to get a vertical for my jump shot -- and hopefully, getting the chance to be a father"


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Ann Marie Sanderlin
president
Gunn Films

Overseas operations at the company; producing credits include "Freaky Friday" and the upcoming "Sky High." Sanderlin also manages the Disney Writer Program.
Born: July 4, 1972
Education: B.S., journalism, University of Kansas
First Job in Hollywood: "PA on HBO's (1995 film) 'The Tuskegee Airmen,' then a trainee in the WMA mailroom"
Big Break: "Meeting (producer) Andrew Gunn, who took a big, enormous leap of faith and gave me the chance of a lifetime"
Greatest Challenge Overcome in the Biz: "Figuring out it's not what you do for a job, but how you do it that matters"
Career Milestone: "Seeing my name on my chair on the set of 'Freaky Friday'"
Inspiration: "The Bible, all things pink, Broadway musicals, children's illustrations, classic rock, country gold, coffee, the Disney Writer Program, Dolly Parton, humility, my family, Oklahoma, President (Abraham) Lincoln, Route 66 and tap dancing"
Favorite Movie: "'Tootsie.' I love every word. It's perfectly cast, (and it) has a great ballad. Growing up, I watched it a lot with my best friend."
Lessons Learned: "('Sky High' executive producer) Mario Iscovich taught me to remember CAP (commerce, art and politics) -- moviemaking requires all three."
Power Spot: Second-floor kitchen, Team Disney Building
Power Toy: "(My) Cocktail ring with hidden transmitter for keeping up with the other Angels and my 'Sky High' sidekick utility belt"
Downtime: "Buying books I pretend I'll read soon, singing in traffic and leaving voice mails for friends"
In 10 Years, I'll Be: "Producing/directing the local high school musical in some bucolic setting (unless I can produce a movie there instead)"