Hej, Kamusta, Hello!
I’m Duane Hansen Fernandez
Writer
Director
Producer
Host of The Smith Society Podcast
Collector
Part-time Physicist
Full-time Fixer
Duane Hansen Fernandez is a writer and director with a passion for uncovering the human experience.
I once dreamed of becoming an archaeologist, and that passion never really faded -- it just evolved. Instead, I became my own kind of anthropologist, driven to understand how people live, connect, and find meaning in their lives. Why do people do what they do? What are their untold stories? And most importantly, how can we make the world a better place by telling them?
My career has been dedicated to amplifying stories in bold and innovative ways. I’ve had the privilege of working at Focus Features and WME and collaborating with some of the greatest leaders in the industry -- partnering with Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney, Marvel, Searchlight, A24, Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony Pictures, NBC and 20th Century Studios.
I’ve been honored to help launch marquee films, shows, franchises, networks and studios, but it was my work on awards films that truly inspired me. Getting to collaborate with some of the greatest filmmakers in history refined my understanding of storytelling -- deepening my commitment to bringing meaningful stories to life.
John August, Screenwriter and Director
What’s most impressive about John August is not his incredible body of work (although it is impressive), it’s his willingness to share his knowledge with anyone who seeks it.
Alex Bogusky Interview
Alex Bogusky began his career over 20 years ago when he joined Crispin and Porter Advertising in 1989 as an art director. Alex became the creative director five years later, a partner in 1997, and co-chairman in 2008. Under Alex’s direction, Crispin Porter + Bogusky grew to more than 1,000 employees, with offices in Miami, Boulder, Los Angeles, London and Sweden, and with annual billings over $1Billion.
Erika Christensen, Actor
You might know Erika Christensen from her role as Julia Braverman Graham on Parenthood, or any of the amazing other roles she’s done. Case in point: Swimfan, Traffic, The Perfect Score, and just when you think she can’t get any cooler, she lends her voice to the hysterical Robot Chicken.