homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation.

In this episode, I speak with Shawn—a visual effects artist and digital compositor—about the institutional challenges he faced growing up on the south side of Chicago, and the father figure who helped him overcome the limiting beliefs that were instilled in him from a young age. We talk about his early creative interests, the journey of nurturing his talents, and what he had to do before he became a senior compositor on major films and shows like Captain America, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers, and at least 60 others.

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Shawn is a Chicago native with 15+ years of experience in post production. He currently works in Los Angeles as a Senior Compositor in film and episodic shows. You may have seen his work in Marvel and DC films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Dr. Strange, The Flash and upcoming Joker: Folie a Deux. Check out his work at www.ShawnSahara.com

Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian

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