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Amy Lasser brings over 20 years of industry experience to her role as the Program Director for the Semester Los Angeles Program at the University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication. She supports students in exploring the entertainment industry and building professional skills in Los Angeles. Lasser has produced and directed behind-the-scenes documentaries for major studios such as Paramount and Warner Brothers, and was a supervising producer for NBCUniversal's online show for nine years. She has worked as a digital content writer and producer for the Disney Channel, and her feature film script was acquired by New Line Cinema. Before assuming her current role, Lasser served as the Program Manager for UTLA, where she built relationships with industry partners to provide internship opportunities and ensure the program remains aligned with current industry standards and trends. Prior to joining UTLA, she worked in admissions for graduate programs at California State University, Northridge. Lasser holds a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from the University of Southern California and a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Women's Studies from Dartmouth College.
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