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This episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority
When many people think of Savannah, they think of a scoop of Leopold's Ice Cream. The brand has become synonymous with the Hostess City and is a reason why Stratton Leopold felt he needed to revive it when he came back to Savannah after a long career in the film industry. On this week's episode of Difference Makers, Leopold talks about his family's history in Savannah, growing up in the city, his time in the film industry, the evolution of the store and what he sees in the future for Leopold's Ice Cream and the film scene in Savannah.
Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscription by clicking here for a special offer
(11:16): His decision to chase different ventures after high school
(13:50): First taste of the entertainment industry
(22:53): Returning to Savannah and Leopold's
(30:41): Celebrating 100 years of Leopold's
(35:26): Restoration of the original shop
(40:26): Experience in the film industry and where it is headed
(48:08): Savannah and its film roots
(51:33): The future of film in Savannah
Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.
By GannettThis episode is brought to you by the Savannah Economic Development Authority
When many people think of Savannah, they think of a scoop of Leopold's Ice Cream. The brand has become synonymous with the Hostess City and is a reason why Stratton Leopold felt he needed to revive it when he came back to Savannah after a long career in the film industry. On this week's episode of Difference Makers, Leopold talks about his family's history in Savannah, growing up in the city, his time in the film industry, the evolution of the store and what he sees in the future for Leopold's Ice Cream and the film scene in Savannah.
Podcast listeners: Get digital SMN subscription by clicking here for a special offer
(11:16): His decision to chase different ventures after high school
(13:50): First taste of the entertainment industry
(22:53): Returning to Savannah and Leopold's
(30:41): Celebrating 100 years of Leopold's
(35:26): Restoration of the original shop
(40:26): Experience in the film industry and where it is headed
(48:08): Savannah and its film roots
(51:33): The future of film in Savannah
Make sure to follow The Commute podcast for daily news briefs from Adam.