# Ryan Heller (MBA-MFA '11) highlights the value of his dual degree in ​business and film

1 School News November 20, 2017 ![BusinessBecause logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/BusinessBecause_logo.jpg?itok=HoBjU3u5)>

Excerpt from [BusinessBecause](https://www.businessbecause.com/news/mba-careers/4907/virtual-reality-social-impact-3-mbas-innovating-tv-film) -- "'We make content that connects with sizable audiences, but everything we do comes from creators who have a unique thing to say about the world. The first feature film we were involved with was Spotlight, which is a great example of this,' says Ryan. 'My role can involve sitting down with creatives so having an MFA gives me credibility. I speak a similar language and it shows that I’m passionate about filmmaking.'"

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