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Justin Todd

Justin Todd
Beloit College – Communications

Experience: Writing, directing, and producing an independent film. Starting a book publishing company.
Ideal Job in 10 Years: Entrepreneurship, with one foot in the creative side of film (writing, directing) and one foot in the business side of film (producing, distribution).
What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern?  It’s a program with a balance of business and creativity, with a focus on entrepreneurship.
Favorite (song/movie/show/festival/exhibition … )?   Inland Empire (Film).
If I could have lunch with one person it’d be: Dave Matthews. His music expresses so many feelings that are important in life.
Describe yourself in 3 words: Idealistic. Imaginative. Empathetic.
Dream place of residence: I would split my time between Chicago, Los Angeles, Jackson, WY, and Wisconsin.
Personal fortune cookie message: We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end. -Benjamin Disraeli
If I could donate 1 million dollars to a cause/organization, it would be: Making mental health care outreach efforts more substantial for the average person.
Where are you from? Oak Park, IL