Rob Rice, a multifaceted filmmaker hailing from western Massachusetts, has embarked on a career shift, building upon his academic foundation in Neuroscience. Prior to transitioning to the film industry, he earned a Master of Science degree in Neuroscience from Tulane University, and subsequently, he utilized his knowledge in a cutting-edge role as an engineer in CRISPR genetics at the prestigious Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.
Fast-forward to the present, Rice is now residing in Los Angeles, where he further honed his craft by graduating from the esteemed Master of Fine Arts Film Directing program at CalArts. Moreover, his remarkable talent and dedication earned him a coveted spot as a Fellow at the 2019 Flaherty Film Seminar.
Rice's work is characterized by its thought-provoking exploration of the intricate relationships between personal and political economies of catastrophe and communion in America. His feature debut, Way Out Ahead of Us, is a testament to his innovative storytelling abilities and artistic vision.
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