Your Expert:
Ruben is a bi-coastal (NY-LA) Independent Filmmaker. His professional background includes extended experience as Director and Cinematographer of Narrative Films, Commercials , Music Videos , TV shows, Branded Content, and Documentaries.

In the year 2001 he was recognized for his award winning short film "Paper Airplanes." Consequently, he was hired as Director and producer for TV shows and promos at the Telefuturo network; Ruben is also the recipient of various awards including best TV show of the year for "Menchi" in 2001. In 2003 he joined producer Joel Cabrera and created the TV production company "FOQUS DIGITAL" where he directed several commercials and documentaries for some of leading national networks. In 2004 he came on board as one of the producers for two nationally televised sitcom series developed for the Telefuturo network: "GvsB" and "Animo Juan."

Ruben has directed and shoot advertising campaigns and various content for high profile clients such as NBC Universal, HBO, MTV, Adidas, H&M, Conde Nast, GAP, Groupon and many others.

Course Plan:

1. Career Insider Digest and deep dive into a profession (1.5 hours to complete): Your expert explains what their job is about and shares all of the ins and outs.
2. Practical Exercise (2-5 hours to complete): An expert gives you an exercise so that you can get a first-hand experience and get exposed to the career.
3. Occupation Worksheet (1 hour to complete): The final quizz that will help you summarize what you've learnt and reflect on your experience. It can also serve as the occupation worksheet.