Subject category:
Entrepreneurship
Published by:
USC-Marshall/Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Version: October 31, 2023
Length: 27 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
Hannah Beachler combines a collection of diverse interests and experiences as she pursues a career as a Production Designer in Hollywood. Collaborations with innovators such as rising director Ryan Coogler and music superstar Beyoncé Knowles showcase her abilities to craft cutting-edge visual experiences for audiences. When she is selected to create the fictional world of Wakanda in Marvel's Black Panther, she makes the most of the opportunity. The visionary work not only garners Beachler an Oscar, it spotlights aspirational, novel approaches for building innovative and sustainable economies, technologies, and cities.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2015-2023.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Location:
Wakanda
Featured companies
Black Panther
Employees:
501-1000
Turnover:
USD 1.4 billion
Industry:
Entertainment
Disney
Marvel Entertainment
Featured protagonists
- Hannah Beachler (female), Production Designer
- Ryan Coogler (male), Director
About
Abstract
Hannah Beachler combines a collection of diverse interests and experiences as she pursues a career as a Production Designer in Hollywood. Collaborations with innovators such as rising director Ryan Coogler and music superstar Beyoncé Knowles showcase her abilities to craft cutting-edge visual experiences for audiences. When she is selected to create the fictional world of Wakanda in Marvel's Black Panther, she makes the most of the opportunity. The visionary work not only garners Beachler an Oscar, it spotlights aspirational, novel approaches for building innovative and sustainable economies, technologies, and cities.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2015-2023.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Location:
Wakanda
Featured companies
Black Panther
Employees:
501-1000
Turnover:
USD 1.4 billion
Industry:
Entertainment
Disney
Marvel Entertainment
Featured protagonists
- Hannah Beachler (female), Production Designer
- Ryan Coogler (male), Director