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An experienced British broadcaster, with more than 15 years experience presenting, reporting and producing news reports for the BBC, ITV NEWS and euronews in Europe and the Middle East. I’m currently based in Dubai where I work as a broadcast journalist. Versatility is my strength, I write and report about business, health, lifestyle and real life for a wide range of output. Trained in digital content management systems and camera operation, I film, write and edit engaging, compelling, bespoke and demographically-targeted content for TV, radio and online. I was nominated for for two Royal Television Society awards – Specialist Journalist of the Year, Best New Talent as well as shortlisted for ITV’s Specialist Journalist of the Year award. At 22, I was the youngest ever BBC regional news presenter and rated within the top 10% of journalists at ITV News.
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The Crown, Covid and my country
The author shares a personal account of experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK, intertwined with watching 'The Crown' and developing complex feelings towards the royal family and the country. The article reflects on moments of national unity, personal patriotism, and the subsequent disillusionment with the government's handling of the pandemic, particularly criticizing the Conservative Party's response to mental health and the Black Lives Matter movement. The NHS is praised for its role, while the government is condemned for perceived negligence and hypocrisy.
Best spots to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Islington
Islington Now highlights the best spots to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Islington, London. The Hercules Pub offers a weekend of live music, dancing, and sports viewing. Grey Door, a cocktail club, opens to the public with special deals. Claudia's White Room Supper Club serves an Irish-inspired three-course meal. St Elmo’s provides an evening of live Irish music, and the Hanbury features live music and a viewing of the Six Nations rugby match. Events are scheduled from March 17th to 19th, with various costs and booking requirements.
NYWIFT at Sundance: In Conversation with Valda Witt
The Longest Goodbye, a documentary exploring the psychological toll of space travel on astronauts, debuted at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. NYWIFT member Lois Vossen, the film's executive producer, and director Ido Mizrahy examine the human aspects of space exploration, including isolation and the need for connectivity. Executive producer Valda Witt, an independent producer and investor, discusses her involvement with the film, her childhood dreams of space, and the unique challenges and insights gained from making the documentary. The film also explores technological solutions to help astronauts cope with long-duration missions. Witt hopes audiences will find relatable elements in the film, drawing parallels to experiences of separation and isolation, such as those felt during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYWIFT at Sundance: In Conversation with Caitlin Gold
Caitlin Gold, Co-Founder and Co-Head of Film at The 51 Fund, discusses the Australian film 'Shayda', which won the Audience Award at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film, directed by Noora Niasari, is based on true events and follows an Iranian mother seeking freedom in an Australian shelter. Gold highlights the importance of financing films directed by women, noting the success of 'Shayda' and the fund's philosophy of proving such investments are smart business. She also mentions upcoming projects, including a documentary on Shari Lewis and a film about Reality Winner premiering at Berlin.
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Meet the New NYWIFT Member: Ching Juhl
Ching Juhl, a Chinese American filmmaker, video journalist, and music educator, has joined New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT). She has directed, filmed, edited, and produced three feature films, including 'My Yang Gang Diary,' which won Best Feature Film Award at the Toronto Documentary Film Festival in 2021. Juhl has also taught music at St. Joseph’s College for 15 years and currently directs Music Studio Manhattan. She was inspired by Andrew Yang's 2020 presidential campaign, which led her to document her experiences campaigning for him. Juhl shoots most of her work on an iPhone and enjoys the intersection of music and filmmaking. She is planning a feature documentary about classical music and will be filming part of it in Germany.
Meet the New NYWIFT Member: Sheherzad Raza Preisler
Sheherzad Raza Preisler, a New York native and MFA candidate at Brooklyn College’s Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema, has joined New York Women in Film & Television. With a background in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African studies from Columbia University, Sheherzad transitioned from pre-med to filmmaking. Her work, including her debut short 'Zero' and upcoming 'Saint Marks,' often explores themes of growing up Muslim in post-9/11 America. Sheherzad aims to spread tolerance and love through her films, which incorporate humor and satire. She has held various roles in the industry and aspires to co-run a production company with her collaborators in the future.
NYWIFT at Sundance: Spotlight on Jen Heck
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival, impacted by the COVID-19 Omicron variant, went fully virtual, featuring 11 projects with creative roles played by New York Women in Film & Television members. Jen Heck, a NYWIFT member, participated in a special retrospective for the festival's 40th anniversary short film program with her comedic short 'Hold Up'. The film, which premiered at Sundance in 2006, was directed by Madeleine Olnek and starred Nancy Giles. Heck discussed her past Sundance experiences, the making of 'Hold Up', and her current projects, including a TV show, a feature documentary about Prince, and a documentary about the 1984 Great Adventure fire. Heck is known for her quirky storytelling and themes of love and relationships.
Meet the New NYWIFT Board Members: Gretchen McGowan
Gretchen McGowan, an award-winning producer and Head of Production at Goldcrest Films, joins the New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) Board of Directors. She was encouraged to rejoin NYWIFT by Alexis Alexanian, a former president of the organization. McGowan values NYWIFT's mission and diverse programs and shares her experiences in the film industry, including working on films like 'Buffalo ’66' and 'American Psycho.' She discusses the importance of gender balance in the industry and praises the TV shows 'Fleabag' and 'Russian Doll' for their strong female leads. McGowan also mentions her personal plans, including attending a wooden boat show and a family reunion.
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