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Chad Cohen Tapped as Executive Producer of Development and Production at HHMI Tangled Bank Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Science-focused production company HHMI Tangled Bank Studios has announced that Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, director, and showrunner Chad Cohen has been tapped as executive producer of development and production.
In this new position, Cohen will lead development and supervise the production of genre-defining science media that fulfills the public engagement and science education mission of HHMI Tangled Bank Studios. Cohen will work across multiple platforms, overseeing content for shorts, documentaries, series, podcasts, games and social media.
'Our mandate is to raise the understanding of, appreciation for, and trust in science – something I've focused on my entire career – and I'm excited to continue that work with Jared and the incredible team at HHMI Tangled Bank Studios,' said Cohen. 'We have a unique opportunity to partner with the best storytellers in the business to tell inspiring and innovative science stories and meet audiences wherever they are on new and existing platforms.
'Chad's enthusiasm for science is palpable and he doesn't shy away from complicated science topics,' expressed Jared Lipworth, head of HHMI Tangled Bank Studios. 'We're thrilled to bring his creativity, knowledge and passion for science to the studio as we tell stories about cutting-edge scientific advances and help audiences understand how basic research translates into real world applications.'
Prior to joining HHMI, Cohen served as an executive producer for National Geographic, where he oversaw unscripted series and specials for Disney+, Hulu, and the National Geographic Channel, such as the multi-Emmy winning 'Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller' and films like 'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection' and 'Expedition Amazon.' In addition to his work at National Geographic, Cohen has worked with brands such as PBS, Smithsonian and the Discovery Channel for over 20 years.
HHMI Tangled Bank Studios is a mission-driven impact studio dedicated to using the power of visual storytelling and innovative outreach to inspire curiosity about science. Recent films include Emmy-nominated 'Battle to Beat Malaria,' 'Race for the Vaccine,' 'Ending HIV in America,' and the Oscar-nominated 'All That Breathes,' which is the only film to win best documentary at both the Sundance and Cannes film festivals. To extend the reach and impact of each film, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios creates extensive educational and public outreach campaigns in partnership with other mission aligned organizations.
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