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Closing out a week of documentary here on IN HER LENS! This short series is an addition to BK Library & New York History Day 2022's "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" streaming now online. Jason Pollard (he/him) is a producer and editor of documentaries, short films, music videos, and commercials. His involvement in the film industry began when he was a young child joining his father, acclaimed film producer/editor Sam Pollard. He's edited many acclaimed documentary films including “Sing Your Song” which premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, “Burn, MF, Burn," "Who Killed Malcom X?", and most recently - "Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James." In this episode, Jason talks about his style of editing. He explains the more technical side of working with archives (both where to find them & how they are collected in big scale projects) and how to properly work with still images vs moving images.  New York History Day is a regional contest for National History Day - a program that provides over half a million students each year the opportunity to excel at historical research, interpretation and creative expression. "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" was executive produced by Shirley Brown-Alleyne. Produced by Tal Yarden. Special thanks to Charles Rudoy and Sonya Ochshorn. Presented by Center for Brooklyn History Education. Note: these interviews were conducted in December 2021. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast  on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a week of documentary here on IN HER LENS! This short series is an addition to BK Library & New York History Day 2022's "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" streaming now online. Beatriz Browne (she/her) is a LA/NYC based, Webby award-winning director and producer specializing in non-fiction storytelling. Beatriz has worked with companies like Fatherly, CNN, Square, The New York Times, Airbnb, and Google. She is the producer and director of 34 Carmine St. -an award-winning short docu. In this episode, Beatriz talks about creating a film about the small business culture in New York, about where she goes to find archives and how she's navigated using them i.e. copyright laws. You can also listen to Beatriz on Season 1 of IN HER LENS. New York History Day is a regional contest for National History Day - a program that provides over half a million students each year the opportunity to excel at historical research, interpretation and creative expression. "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" was executive produced by Shirley Brown-Alleyne. Produced by Tal Yarden. Special thanks to Charles Rudoy and Sonya Ochshorn. Presented by Center for Brooklyn History Education. Note: these interviews were conducted in December 2021. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast  on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a week of documentary here on IN HER LENS! This short series is an addition to BK Library & New York History Day 2022's "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" streaming now online. Daresha Kyi (she/her) is an Emmy-award winning filmmaker who writes, produces, and directs documentary & narrative film and television in Spanish and English. In 2017, she co-directed and co-produced the feature-length documentary, Chavela. In 2018, she directed a short film about transgender rights called Trans In America: Texas Strong for the ACLU that has garnered over 3.2 million YouTube views, screened at SXSW 2019, won two Webby Awards and an Emmy. In this episode, Daresha opens up about her start as an actress and transitioning into the independent film world. She talks about the importance of loving the story you are making, trusting audiences with archival footage, and the impact of film. New York History Day is a regional contest for National History Day - a program that provides over half a million students each year the opportunity to excel at historical research, interpretation and creative expression. "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" was executive produced by Shirley Brown-Alleyne. Produced by Tal Yarden. Special thanks to Charles Rudoy and Sonya Ochshorn. Presented by Center for Brooklyn History Education. Note: these interviews were conducted in December 2021. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a week of documentary here on IN HER LENS! This short series is an addition to BK Library & New York History Day 2022's "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" streaming now online. Michelle Memran (she/her) is a filmmaker, writer, and visual artist. As a journalist in NYC, she wrote for The New York Times, Newsweek, Vanity Fair, and American Theatre Magazine. Her highly acclaimed debut feature documentary "The Rest I Make Up" is a collaboration with Cuban-American playwright Maria Irene Fornes. In this episode, Michelle talks about the conversations she has with the camera, the element of memory that archives invoke, and her approach to choosing stories.  New York History Day is a regional contest for National History Day - a program that provides over half a million students each year the opportunity to excel at historical research, interpretation and creative expression. "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" was executive produced by Shirley Brown-Alleyne. Produced by Tal Yarden. Special thanks to Charles Rudoy and Sonya Ochshorn. Presented by Center for Brooklyn History Education. Note: these interviews were conducted in December 2021. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a week of documentary here on IN HER LENS! This short series is an addition to BK Library & New York History Day 2022's "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" streaming now online. Bing Liu (he/him) is a Chicago-based director and cinematographer. He is best known for directing the extraordinary documentary Minding the Gap, which was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 91st Academy Awards. In this episode, Bing talks about the most important resource you have as a filmmaker- yourself and your unique truth. He shares his views on documentary: about cinéma vérité and DIY filmmaking.  New York History Day is a regional contest for National History Day - a program that provides over half a million students each year the opportunity to excel at historical research, interpretation and creative expression. "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" was executive produced by Shirley Brown-Alleyne. Produced by Tal Yarden. Special thanks to Charles Rudoy and Sonya Ochshorn. Presented by Center for Brooklyn History Education. Note: these interviews were conducted in December 2021. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a week of documentary & the second special here on the podcast! IN HER LENS is podcast centering underrepresented voices in film and television. In Conversation is a series of specials aimed to open up the podcast to more perspectives and voices. This short series is an addition to the short doc "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" streaming now online. Host Nadine created a video in early 2022, for students looking to turn archival research into documentary film for New York History Day 2022 (NYHD). NYHD is a regional contest for National History Day - a program that provides over half a million students each year the opportunity to excel at historical research, interpretation and creative expression. Everyday this week, you will get to know a filmmaker from this video in further depth and detail. Listen to this episode for an introduction by Nadine on the definition of archival footage and the place it holds in documentary film. "Creating Documentaries & Unearthing Archives" was executive produced by Shirley Brown-Alleyne. Produced by Tal Yarden. Special thanks to Charles Rudoy and Sonya Ochshorn. Presented by Center for Brooklyn History Education. Watch the video on YouTube & NYHD website. Note: these interviews were conducted in December 2021. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Finale! IN HER LENS In Conversation: Hundefreund. Hundefreund (a.k.a. Dogfriend) is a German short film currently making waves in the film festival circuit. In this final episode of the Hundefreund special, host Nadine talks with the film's assistant director and intimacy coordinator Carman Ho. Carman Ho (any pronouns) is a Canadian filmmaker and photographer based in Berlin, Germany. In this episode, Carman tells Nadine about her past studies in the humanities and how it feeds her work in the storytelling world. She breaks down the timeline of shooting Hundefreund and they talk about what intimacy coordination is, how it functions on set, and why it’s necessary. Carman shares how they formed a way of working with exercises like body-mapping and practices from tai chi and chi gong. Carman Ho is a filmmaker and photographer from Canada, based in Berlin, Germany. Previously, Carman has worked behind-the-scenes on many projects from shorts, to features, documentaries, music videos, and film festivals- as an assistant director, film operator, gaffer, videographer, editor, and production manager. She received a film degree from the Met Film School in Berlin and a humanities degree from York University in Toronto. You can visit her website for further details on her work www.thesefragilethings.com and follow Carman on Instagram. Hundefreund received its funding from the Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Ministry of Art and Media of Germany) and is presented by BIPOC Film Society. Thank you for joining this special series on the short film, I hope you've enjoyed getting to know it's core creative team. Thank you Maissa, Sailesh, Lamin, Joan, Louis, and Carman for joining the podcast! You can continue to follow the film and it's upcoming screenings on Instagram: @hundefreund.film Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

IN HER LENS In Conversation: Hundefreund. Hundefreund (a.k.a. Dogfriend) is a German short film currently making waves in the film festival circuit. In this episode, host Nadine chats with the short's Cinematographer (DOP) Louis Malcolm Reiss. Louis is a Berlin-based cinematographer, director, and visual artist. In this episode, Malcolm and Nadine discuss his love for creating images, and his journey to film school. Louis breaks down how he got involved with Hundefreund and met the creative team, and opens up about the on-set dynamics. He shares what equipment was used in the making of the short and what he hopes the film will show the world. Louis Malcolm Reiss is a cinematographer, director, and visual artist based in Berlin, Germany. Louis is currently studying image design at the DFFB. He has worked on various projects including documentaries, music videos, commercials, and short films. You can visit his Vimeo for more on his work: www.vimeo.com/malcolmsaidou Hundefreund received its funding from the Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Ministry of Art and Media of Germany) and is presented by BIPOC Film Society. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

IN HER LENS In Conversation: Hundefreund. Hundefreund (a.k.a. Dogfriend) is a German short film currently making waves in the film festival circuit. In this episode, host Nadine chats with the project's costume and set designer Joan Ling-Li Nesbit-Chang. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia- Joan Ling-Li (she/they) moved to Berlin in 2020 and works as a freelance Set Designer and Stylist. In this episode, Joan and Nadine talk about her Bachelors in Psychology, growing up in Australia, and moving to Berlin. Joan breaks down their love for aesthetics and exploration of different creative endeavors. She opens up about how she got involved with Hundefreund and the recruiting process. Joan talks about their process with a new script and collecting/assembling the set of Hundefreund, and Nadine asks her about what she took away from the process. Joan Ling-Li Nesbit-Chang is a freelance stylist, set designer, and creator. They are based in Berlin, Germany. Joan has worked with Danny Elfmann, Vogue, Adidas, and Kalt Blut Magazine. Joan will commense a Set Design Praktikum with the Berlin opera Academy in July of 2022. You can follow Joan on Instagram or visit her website: www.joanling-li.com Hundefreund received its funding from the Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Ministry of Art and Media of Germany) and is presented by BIPOC Film Society. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast and the film @hundefreund.film on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

IN HER LENS In Conversation: Hundefreund. Hundefreund (a.k.a. Dogfriend) is a German short film currently making waves in the film festival circuit. Get to know the creator and producer of the film Sailesh Naidu and its screenwriter and lead actor Lamin Leroy Gibba in this in-depth interview. Sailesh Naidu is a poet, researcher, and filmmaker and Lamin Leroy Gibba is an actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter. In this part two of the conversation, Sailesh and Lamin talk about the casting process and Lamin's transition from screenwriter to actor- Lamin opens up about understanding his character Malik and how this grew during rehearsal. Sailesh opens up about the producer role, asking your network for resources, and the power of an idea. The duo talk about on-set intimacy coordination, the set design, the editing room, and their approach to the festival circuit. Sailesh Naidu is a poet, researcher, and filmmaker based in Berlin. A reiki practitioner and tarot card reader, they believe our inner journey is an imperative part of every revolution. A former German Chancellor’s Fellow many of their projects have been featured in the NYTimes, The Hindu, Die Zeit, and PBS NewsHour amongst others. You can visit their website for more information on their work: www.saileshnaidu.com Lamin Leroy Gibba is an actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter based in Berlin. He studied at The New School University in New York and performing at Classical Theater of Harlem and Lincoln Center among others. He has created various short films including the short Fever Source and the medium-length film Cloud Zero. You can visit www.laminleroygibba.com for more on his work. Hundefreund received its funding from the Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Ministry of Art and Media of Germany) and is presented by BIPOC Film Society. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com This is part 2 of 2. You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast and the film @hundefreund.film on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

IN HER LENS In Conversation: Hundefreund. Hundefreund (a.k.a. Dogfriend) is a German short film currently making waves in the film festival circuit. Get to know the creator and producer of the film Sailesh Naidu and its screenwriter and lead actor Lamin Leroy Gibba in this in-depth interview. Sailesh Naidu is a poet, researcher, and filmmaker and Lamin Leroy Gibba is an actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter. In this part one of the conversation, you get to know Sailesh and Lamin; how they met and became collaborators. Host Nadine, Sailesh, and Lamin delve deeper into what the script writing sessions looked like and how the story formed. Sailesh talks about the importance of the film being in German, and Lamin about the collaboration and interrogations he made throughout. They open up about the funding process and grant writing realities. The duo explains their focus on showcasing the BIPOC talent of Germany.  Sailesh Naidu is a poet, researcher, and filmmaker based in Berlin. A reiki practitioner and tarot card reader, they believe our inner journey is an imperative part of every revolution. A former German Chancellor’s Fellow many of their projects have been featured in the NYTimes, The Hindu, Die Zeit, and PBS NewsHour amongst others. You can visit their website for more information on their work: www.saileshnaidu.com Lamin Leroy Gibba is an actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter based in Berlin. He studied at The New School University in New York and performing at Classical Theater of Harlem and Lincoln Center among others. He has created various short films including the short Fever Source and the medium-length film Cloud Zero. You can visit www.laminleroygibba.com for more on his work. Hundefreund received its funding from the Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Ministry of Art and Media of Germany) and is presented by BIPOC Film Society. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com This is part 1 of 2. You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast and the film @hundefreund.film on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

IN HER LENS In Conversation: Hundefreund. Hundefreund (a.k.a. Dogfriend) is a German short film currently making waves in the film festival circuit. Get to know the director of the film in this in-depth interview, Maissa Lihedheb. Maissa is a German-Tunisian director and founder of the Berlin-based platform BIPoC Film Society. In part two of the conversation, Maissa opens up about some of her processes ahead of getting on set, Nadine and Maissa talk about the beast of imposter syndrome and how you have to allow yourself to learn. Maissa talks about the relationship between herself, the D.O.P. and the A.D. They touch on the film's development in the editing room, the current state of German film, and Maissa shares the professional and personal lesson’s she’s learned in the making of Hundefreund.  Hundefreund received its funding from the Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Ministry of Art and Media of Germany) and is presented by BIPOC Film Society. Maissa Lihedheb is a film director based in Berlin, Germany. She is the founder of BIPoC Film Society. You can check out her work on her website www.maissalihedheb.com and she is currently fundraising for her attendance & admission to the prestigious NYU Masters in Film this fall. Please visit her GoFundMe to read more about her story and donate! Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com This is part 2 of 2. You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast and the film @hundefreund.film on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to IN HER LENS In Conversation: Hundefreund. Hundefreund (a.k.a. Dogfriend) is a German short film currently making waves in the film festival circuit. Kickstarting this special series with an in-depth interview with the film's director Maissa Lihedheb. Maissa is a German-Tunisian director and founder of the Berlin-based platform BIPoC Film Society. In part 1 of her conversation with host Nadine, she shares about her journey into film and her thesis titled “Symbolic Annihilation in Mass Media and Its Effects on the Identity of First Generation Immigrants" Maissa breaks down how she met the film's co-producers Sailesh Naidu and Lamin Leroy Gibba, and about how Hundefreund took off during Covid-19 lockdowns. They talk about her inspirations for the film and about the creative team’s focus on assembling a crew that highlighted filmmakers of color in Germany. Hundefreund received its funding from the Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Ministry of Art and Media of Germany) and is presented by BIPOC Film Society. Maissa Lihedheb is a film director based in Berlin, Germany. She is the founder of BIPoC Film Society. You can check out her work on her website www.maissalihedheb.com and she is currently fundraising for her attendance & admission to the prestigious NYU Masters in Film this fall. Please visit her GoFundMe to read more about her story and donate! Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com This is part 1 of 2. You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast and the film @hundefreund.film on Instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to IN HER LENS, and to a new phase of the podcast! Introducing... IN HER LENS In Conversation. A series of specials on the platform in which host Nadine chats more specifically and in shorter form, with creatives in the film and television of all gender identities. The first special starts streaming June 15th 2022- In Conversation: Hundefreund. Spanning 7 episodes, we'll get to know the creative team behind the German short Hundefreund that is currently making big waves across the world. You can follow the podcast on Instagram @inherlenspodcast and check out the short film ahead of the special @hundefreund.film Nadine Reumer is an actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nadine Reumer is the founder and host of IN HER LENS. She is an actress and filmmaker based between Amsterdam and New York City, & raised across the world. In this episode, the tables are turned and Nadine finds herself in the hot seat. She is joined by her sister Paula who prepared a very special interview with some questions from the listeners about the making of "IN HER LENS." In this sit down, Nadine and Paula discuss their roots (or non-roots), where they came from, and how they both found a home in the arts. Nadine shares about where the idea for the podcast came from and the impact of Covid-19. Nadine discusses what the platform means to her personally and professionally, and what she hopes people will take away from it. They talk in depth about the realities of prepping, recording, and hosting your own show- what it's like to find people to interview and what it's like to engage people to listen. Nadine and Paula laugh about their mother's theory about their eye color shift, discuss their experiences in drama school- all of this, over a a drink of choice. In this episode the following works are mentioned: Greener Grass by Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe, Black Swan by Darren Aronofsky, Moonlight by Barry Jenkins, Happy as Lazzaro by Alice Rohrwacher, & Nomadland and The Rider by Chloe Zhao. Paula Reumer is an actress based in Brooklyn, NY. She is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, UK and represented by Take 3 Talent. Nadine Reumer is an actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sherin Seyda is a director, producer, screenwriter, and film consultant at the Nederlands Filmfonds. Born to Syrian-Kurdish parents in Berlin, Sherin studied film and law in the UK and at the Sorbonne in Paris. At the University of Amsterdam, she received her Bachelors in Psychology and a Bachelors and Masters in International Law. Sherin finished her studies with a Masters in Audiovisual Arts at the LUCA School of Arts in Brussels, Belgium. She worked as a moderator, curator, and programme producer for De Balie, IFFR, and Human Rights Watch Film Festival. Today, Sherin splits her time between creating her own films and her work as film consultant at the Nederlands Filmfonds. Film consultants are responsible for the qualitative assessment of selective funding applications for film development and production. The Netherlands Film Fund is the national agency responsible for supporting film production and film related activities in the Netherlands. This episode is split in two parts. First, Nadine and Sherin talk about her journey and work. They touch her decision to study both her interests and her passions, and her commute between Brussels and Amsterdam whilst studying at LUCA and working at De Balie. They talk in depth about what it means to produce film screenings, panels, and programs. In the second part of the episode, Nadine and Sherin chat about her newish role at the Nederlands Filmfonds and her day-to-day responsibilities. They discuss the pitching process, creating film plans, and the criteria the fund put in place. Sherin Seyda is a director, producer, writer, and film consultant. Sherin is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nainita Desai is a British-Indian composer based in London, UK. Nainita’s eclectic musical upbringing led her to studying the sitar, piano, table, guitar, violin, and singing. After receiving a degree in Mathematics, she attended the National Film and Television School in London. She worked as a sound designer and musical engineer, working alongside Peter Gabriel. Making the powerful decision to transition to composing and following her love for music making; today Nainita is an Ivor Novello, BIFA, and Cinema Eyes Honors nominee, a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and the IFMCA Breakthrough Composer (2020.) She’s composed intensely engaging scores for films, tv, documentaries, specials- including the Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-award winning film For Sama, the recent documentary The Reason I Jump, and Netflix’s most watched doc feature to date- American Murder: The Family Next Door. In this episode, Nainita and Nadine discuss her score for “The Reason I Jump” and about creating a work using prompts from a book. They chat about her roots in world music, attending Catholic school during the week & Hindu temple on the weekends, and about her choice to study Mathematics. She shares about what learned as a musical engineer creating sonic worlds and her pivotal career moments like when writing musical numbers for Mumbai High. They discuss the making of the score for For Sama, and the Netflix documentary American Murder: The Family Next Door. The music in this episode was kindly provided by Nainita. Nainita Desai is a film composer. You can check out her work on her website www.nainitadesai.com and Instagram, also streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, and Spotify. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com   Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir is a film editor from Iceland. Elisabet is one of today’s most fought after and acclaimed editors. Starting as a cinematographer, Elisabet instead found her footing in the editing room and with her edit of the Icelandic film "Reykjavík Rotterdam" and it's remake "Contraband" made the transition to Hollywood. Her experiences in editing dance films, short documentaries, and TV shaped Elisabet up to today being one of the biggest action cinema editors. She is the editor of the "John Wick" (2014), "Atomic Blonde" (2015), and "Deadpool 2" (2018.) She's also edited comedies like "Playing with Fire" (2019), TV drama’s like the Icelandic “Trapped” (2015-) and independent cinema like the film “Between Heaven and Earth” (2019.) She edited the upcoming Netflix female assassin film “Kate” (2021) and Marvel’s "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" (2021.) In this episode, Elisabet and Nadine talk about her Icelandic roots and the WW2-army-barack-turned-movie theatre where she fell in love with cinema. They chat about the importance of people over product and the ultimate trait of pushing through fear. They talk about film editing in three parts- pre production, in production, and post production. Elisabet shares about how she edits big action sequences and the importance of collaboration with stunt teams in connection to her experiences on "John Wick" and "Atomic Blonde." She tells us about her health scare on "Deadpool 2" and about the life rules she carries with her into the editing room and every day life.  Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir is a film editor from Iceland. You can view her work nearly everywhere, like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO. You can follow her on Instagram and IMBD. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com   Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Economou is a composer and violinist from Long Island, New York, and currently based in Los Angeles. Her study in widely varying musical styles including classical, experimental, folk and rock- create her unique hybridized compositional voice. Her work in film scoring extends from drama to action to comedy. In 2015, she was chosen as one of six fellows for the Sundance Institute Composers Lab at Skywalker Ranch. She is the composer of the new Netflix TV series Jupiter’s Legacy, based on the comic series by Mark Millar. She has written the music for the Lionsgate/Starz series Step Up: High Water and the second season of Manhunt: Deadly Games. Stephanie scored two episodes of the Disney+ documentary series Marvel 616 and she is a long-time collaborator of Golden Globe-nominated composer, Harry Gregson-Williams. Together with him, she composed additional music on scores including Disney’s live-action re-make Mulan, directed by Niki Caro, Jon Turtletaub’s The Meg, Antoine Fuqua’s The Equalizer 2, Disney Nature’s Penguins, and Ridley Scott's Oscar-nominated film The Martian. Her music can also be heard in films The Zookeeper’s Wife, Live By Night, Catch-22, and Breath. In this episode, Stephanie and Nadine chat about her navigation through classical music and orchestral training to the film scoring world. They break down the steps of creating a score for a film and talk about contentious temp music, the differences between orchestration for live ensembles and electronic music, and prioritizing personal needs in a busy career. They extensively discuss her score for the new Netflix series Jupiter's Legacy. Finally, Stephanie shares about the Alliance for Women Composers and the need for visibility and inclusivity in the film composition world. This episode contains music kindly provided by Stephanie Economou and includes excerpts from the following tracks: "Jupiter's Legacy" from Jupiter's Legacy, "Centennial Park" from Manhunt: Deadly Games, and "Illumination" from Jupiter's Legacy. Stephanie Economou is a composer and violinist from Long Island, New York. You can check out her work on her website www.stephanieeconomou.com and on Spotify & YouTube. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geneva is a Brooklyn-based documentary filmmaker from Canada. Over her career, she’s brought her love for authentic storytelling to the documentary, commercial, and animation world. Her groundbreaking film UNSPOKEN follows the life of 14-year-old Emma Zurcher-Long as she challenges societal judgment surrounding autism. The film is co-directed by Emma- it’s stigma-breaking format is actively transforming the way society views autism. It’s currently available for educational distribution across North America through Video Project as well as KANOPY. Her most recent project, WOMXN, is a 12-part collaborative short documentary series designed to amplify the voices of the extraordinary everyday womxn. Geneva remotely directed the ADOBE | COMPLEX “When I See Myself” Collaborative Series (a 2021 Shorty Award Finalist) and the AUDIBLE | COMPLEX Campaign. In this episode, Geneva and Nadine take a deep dive into talking about the community that built her and the colorful teenage years that shaped her into who she is today. They talk about Geneva's questioning of all systems, and about saying yes to experiences that head your way. Geneva talks about her mission to share and manifest more joy, to uplift, and create real visibility. She talks about the pursuit for self advocacy in all aspects of her work, and shares about the magnificent Emma; how their collaboration created UNSPOKEN . Finally, they talk about her documentary series and podcast series WOMXN and Geneva’s journey to greater self love through it.   Geneva Peschka is a director and visual activist from Canada, based in Brooklyn, New York. You can check out her work on her website www.genevapeschka.com and on Vimeo. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.