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Fall 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

[lead]Growing up in Orlando, doodling her own cartoons and visiting the theme parks lit a creative fire that led Hart\u00a0to a Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ theater degree<\/a> and a leap-of-faith relocation to Los Angeles. Thirteen years later she\u2019s developing the TV shows kids watch while managing the screen time of her own two young daughters.[\/lead]<\/p>\n

Where It All Started<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cI always wanted to develop kids\u2019 shows; that\u2019s why I was a theater major. It kept me connected to storytelling because we were always putting on a show. After leaving Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½, I did everything I could to stay involved in kids\u2019 entertainment, which meant being a jack-of-all-trades in Orlando. I decided to move\u00a0to Los Angeles because for kids\u2019 TV programming that was the place to be. So I packed my Saturn and drove out west.\u201d<\/p>\n

How I Got My Big Break<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cI applied for a hundred jobs, anything that could get my foot in the door. My first call was to work as a temp as the assistant to the head of media relations for Disney Channel. That was 13 years ago. Through various mentors, I was able to work my way into Disney Junior where I hit the ground running, bringing in projects and developing shows. My first long-form series was \u201cJake and the Never Land Pirates.\u201d That idea was triggered when I was at Disneyland and I looked around at all the girls dressed up like princesses. The boys didn\u2019t have a character to identify with. \u201cPirates of the Caribbean\u201d was out, but that wasn\u2019t geared toward young kids. So I thought, \u2018What if we could do a pirate show that was for Disney Junior?\u2019 I found great writers who came in with solid pitches, and\u00a0the series came together step by step over a period of three years. It became the flagship show that launched our rebrand from Playhouse Disney into Disney Junior. Now when you go to the Disney parks, you see boys dressed up as Jake. It\u2019s really rewarding to see kids engage with these characters.\u201d<\/p>\n

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[blockquote source=”” cite=”” color=”#d56305″]\u201cNow when you go to the Disney parks, you see boys dressed up as Jake. It\u2019s really rewarding to see kids engage with these characters.\u201d[\/blockquote]<\/p>\n

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Quick Facts About Emily<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Duties<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Oversees development and production of Disney Junior original series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Location<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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    • Disney Channels Worldwide headquarters, Burbank, California<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Credits<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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      • \u201cJake and the Never Land Pirates,\u201d an animated series based on characters from \u201cPeter Pan\u201d<\/li>\n
      • \u201cThe 7D,\u201d an animated series featuring the Seven Dwarfs as a team of heroes protecting the kingdom of Jollywood<\/li>\n
      • \u201cMiles from Tomorrowland,\u201d an animated space adventure series designed to inspire preschoolers\u2019 interest in science and technology<\/li>\n
      • \u201cThe Lion Guard,\u201d an animated movie and series based on \u201cThe Lion King\u201d that follows a mixed team of animals tasked with preserving the Pride Lands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Childhood TV Favorites<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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        • \u201cThe Smurfs\u201d<\/li>\n
        • \u201cAdventures of the Gummi Bears\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Stepping Stones<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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          • Nickelodeon Studios Gak Meister and Game Lab host, Universal Orlando<\/li>\n
          • Puppeteer, MicheLee Puppets<\/li>\n
          • Director of development, Florida\u00a0Film Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            How I Make it Work<\/span><\/h2>\n

            \u201cI have the ultimate creative multitasking job. I jump from a\u00a0script read-over to a sound-mixing session and then into taking a pitch for something completely new. There are little creative fires [I\u2019m] constantly tending. I have quick turnarounds on everything that comes across my desk, so there\u2019s also not a lot of time\u00a0to overthink anything. [I] have to make quick decisions and really trust [my] creative instinct.\u201d<\/p>\n

            Where I\u2019ve Struck Gold<\/span><\/h2>\n

            \u201cYou have to love what you\u2019re doing, and be passionate about it. It\u2019s funny, when someone is pitching a [TV show] because they think it\u2019s something I\u00a0will buy, it generally doesn\u2019t work.\u00a0The things that work are about their personal experience, something emotional. It\u2019s a story they have to tell,\u00a0a character that needs to become alive. It needs a vision when it comes in, and it needs someone that is really passionate to drive it. We feel that.\u201d<\/p>\n

            How Much TV My Kids Watch<\/span><\/h2>\n

            \u201cI have two kids, and for me [the goal\u00a0is] managing their screen time. They don\u2019t always want to watch TV. They might want the iPad to play games. It\u2019s maintaining a balance. Sometimes I just need them to watch a show so I can cook dinner. Of course, I paid attention to [the content of children\u2019s TV programs] before I had kids, but now I realize\u00a0how much they\u2019re picking up from the shows. I think it\u2019s fun for them to learn from these characters. But I also think it\u2019s great for them to go outside and play \u2014turn the TV off and do a puzzle or play together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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