Welcome to the last episode of the season! Briana Pegado is a creative producer with more accomplishments on her resume than can be fitted into this box. In this conversation, Briana shares her life story - from getting her first guitar to becoming student president, creating and directing Edinburgh Student Arts Festival, signing a book deal, and so much more. And what better way to do that, than by pinpointing the movies that were with her throughout it all, and what they have meant to her? Stick around till the end for our roundtable where Lauren and Evita share a drink and reminisce over this season. Learn more: High Tide Media Boom Saloon Magazine The Delicate Rebellion The National Theatre of Scotland Custom Lane - Scotland's Centre for Design & Making ESAF - the Edinburgh Student Arts Festival Fringe of Colour Films We Are Here Scotland The Black Queer Travel Guide For more conversations with Briana: The Artist Is Mourning featured in The Skinny Magazine in October 2022  A Pinch of Magick Podcast on Healing, Transformation and Ethics  The Modern Craft: Powerful Voices on Witchcraft Ethics Edited by Alice Tarbuck and Claire Askew. (Read chapter 13 for Briana's own contribution. Our Movement, Our Stories: Rhys Hollis on OMOS in the Skinny Magazine Follow her on Twitter | Instagram Keep up to date with the podcast on Instagram @MakingItWomeninFilm and @TheBonnieAndBraw Thank you. A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Louise V Say started early in the navy. But she always knew she had a creative streak; that she was a storyteller. And with the leadership and resilience she had learnt in service, what better route to go than by implementing those skills as a producer? From there, she entered the theatre, then got her foot into documentary production, and has now produced several high-end drama series, including Shetland, Les Miserables, and Dracula. This is her fascinating story, and the stories she aims to tell. Stick around until the end for our roundtable, where Lauren and Evita discuss the Oscar 2023 nominations and review the latest season of Ginny and Georgia. Notes Louise's Twitter Bonnie & Braw's Instagram Our Instagram A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Mairi Claire Bowser has worked in set decoration for the past 10 years, with titles such as Killing Eve, Paddington 2, Maleficent, Mission Impossible: Fallout, and many, many more. Through this, she saw first-hand how much waste this industry produces. So she began to go in a different direction, and for the past year, she has worked as the Screen Sustainability Manager for the Scottish Screen Industry. Listen now to learn how filmmaking, environmentalism, and equality intersect. And what to be done with it. All opinions are her own and not representative of any organisations. Stick around till the end to hear Lauren and Evita's thoughts on the movie The Menu (2022, dir. Mylod) Learn more: Bectu Mairi's website Mairi's LinkedIn Follow Bonnie & Braw's Instagram for updates A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Nisha Platzer is a filmmaker and artist who strives to explore the depths of visual expression. Her feature debut, "back home" follows her journey of connecting with her brother who took his own life 20 years ago. "back home" has been selected for the Cannes Docs and had its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Nisha shares how this film came to be, and talks about how experimental filmmaking can allow for a unique expression of grief and love, and ultimately lead to healing. This is her story. Keep up with "back home" news here Learn more about Nisha here Roundtable talk begins at 50:00 | Topic: 2023 movies made by women to look forward to. Movies mentioned: The Marvels, dir. Nia DaCosta (Nov. 11) Barbie, dir. Greta Gerwig (Jul. 21) Jeanne du Barry, dir. Maïwenn (N/A) The Nightingale, dir. Melanie Laurent (N/A) A Winter's Journey, dir. Alex Helfrecht (N/A) Perfect, dir. Olivia Wilde (N/A) Legally Blonde 3, dir. Jamie Suk (N/A) Recommendation of the week: Ali & Ava, dir. Clio Barnard (Netflix) Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Today, Sarah Drummond is a BAFTA-winner and the Managing Director and Executive Producer of LS Productions, the leading production service company in the UK. But when she was 15, she dropped out of high school and went to work at a shoe shop. In this episode, Sarah gives an in-depth look into her working-class background and talks about the power and utmost importance of community-based film outreach that develops accessibility and inclusivity (and what that actually, proactively, means). Stay tuned till the end for Lauren and Evita's top movies and shows of 2022! Notes: Sarah's socials: Twitter | LinkedIn LS Productions | LS Films Movies mentioned & accessibility: Happening: Prime The Lost City: Star Now Everything Everywhere All At Once: Prime Titane: VOD The Banshees of Inisherin: Disney+ Glass Onion: Netflix Flee: Disney+ Windfall: Netflix American Psycho: Lionsgate+ The Hunt: Prime Dragonfly: VOD TV mentioned & accessibility: The White Lotus: HBO Max Our Flag Means Death: HBO Max Spy x Family: Crunchy Roll Severance: Apple TV Moonknight: Disney+ Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. womeninfilm.co.uk A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Rachel O'Regan is a playwright who writes for women. She writes feminist comedies, battling and balancing issues like we do when we talk with our girl friends. She is part of F-Bomb, a women-led theatre company, and was also part of the BBC Writers Room programme. Today, Rachel talks to Evita about the power of theatre, admiration of TV, and how to open up to feedback - from coworkers and critics alike. Links: F-Bomb Theatre Rachel's Website Our Website A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music: "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Enjoy this episode with the French-Canadian co-directors Sandrine and Carmine! Stick around to the end for Lauren and Evita's holiday film recommendations, and as always, why don't you give us a quick 5 star rating and make sure you're subscribed? In the spirit of holidays, and all that. Produced by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

She answered a casting call and went down the model to commercial to drama actor path. Then, she held a camera, and met like minded people. A fire was sparked which couldn't be tamed, and Dania Denise set out to become a filmmaker. A producer. The head of her own independent production company, Runaway Mill Productions. This is her story. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for our roundtable where we get into the portrayal of masculinity on screen. Segments include Teen Wolf, The Banshees of Inisherin, with donkey tangents and fangirling over Derry Girls! Links: Instagram: @DaniaDenise & @RunawayMillProductions https://www.runawaymillproductions.com/ "Scott runs to Allison Teen Wolf" (watch at own risk: you will never be the same) Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. womeninfilm.co.uk A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Production Supervisor: Pegah Meridies. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

From the Kenyan sensation "Rafiki" (2018, dir. Kahiu) to "The Gravedigger's Wife" (2021, dir. Ahmed) the first Somali feature film, Carmen is dedicated to bringing movies from the African Diaspora to UK audiences. But this is not an easy job, when the film market so heavily caters to one type of movie, to one type of person. This commitment to bringing communities together, to bringing people together through cinema, carries on through her work as a programmer and curator too. This is her story, and the stories she wants to share. Listen to the end for our in-house roundtable discussion on the representation of love on screen, and the diversity (or lack of) within it. Notes: Stay up to date with Carmen here Learn more about We Are Parable here Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Production Supervisor: Pegah Meridies. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Love is good. In this roundtable, host Malin Evita Ditlefsen and researcher and media assistant Lauren San Miguel expand on their last conversation (listen to that at the end of episode #61) on representation, and this time delve into the representation of love on screen. Love between mixed couples, love between queer couples, love between cultures, and family, and friends. Enjoy. Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Production Supervisor: Pegah Meridies. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

She was the director of creative and digital content at Marvel for nine years, where she won a Golden Clio and two Silver Tellies. Now she is the Head of Originals at VIU Philippines - the leading streaming service in Asia. This is her story, and the stories she aims to tell. Stay tuned at the end for our first roundtable between host Evita and research/media assistant, Lauren San Miguel. Tangents include: The Mummy (1999), Latina and bisexual representation in media, and trans visibility in film. Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. Notes: Find more information on streaming K-Love here Watch Lingua Franca on Netflix US Watch Disclosure on Netflix WW A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Production Supervisor: Pegah Meridies. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Known for her work on movies such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Alien: Covenant, Morbius, and series including Doctor Who and Holby City, Suzi Battersby is an incredible special effects make-up artist, designer, and founder of the women-led company Red Girl FX. This episode includes, amongst other topics: The making of silicone alien babies, BB8, blood spurting, tumours, autopsies, and emotional moments watching actors on set and lessons learned from starting and running a game-changing company. Join our community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website, womeninfilm.co.uk! Episode Notes: Suzi's Website: suziebattersby.com Company Website: redgirlfx.com | Instagram @RedGirlFX | Facebook Stuart Bray, YouTube Stuffed Short Film Credits: Making It: Women in Film is produced by Redeeming Features (@Redeeming_Features & redeemingfeatures.co.uk) Host & Editor: Malin Evita (@MalinEvita & malinevita.com) Production Supervisor: Ruth Aitken (@RaitkenFilm) Researcher: Lauren San Miguel (@Laur.VSM) Production Assistants: Shania Bethune (@ShaniaBethune) & Abbie Wise Got any feedback for us? Email [email protected]! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Get 20% off your feministtrash.com order with code WIF20. Thank you to Feminist Trash for sponsoring this episode. Happy International Women's Day! In this episode, the accomplished Scottish sound designers Zoë Irvine and Heather Andrews talk all about the world of sound design - from their personal connections to the element, the true state of the industry, the barriers for underrepresented artists, and how movies utilise - and forget - sound as part of narration and worldbuilding. Join our community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website, womeninfilm.co.uk! Episode notes: Zoë: LinkedIn, Facebook, zoeirvine.net Heather: Twitter, heather-andrews.com Credits: Making It: Women in Film is produced by Redeeming Features (@Redeeming_Features & redeemingfeatures.co.uk) Host & Editor: Malin Evita (@MalinEvita & malinevita.com) Production Supervisor: Ruth Aitken (@RaitkenFilm) Researcher: Lauren San Miguel (@Laur.VSM) Production Assistants: Shania Bethune (@ShaniaBethune) & Abbie Wise Got any feedback for us? Email [email protected]! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

From acting in the long-running soap opera Home and Away, becoming a filmmaker, and writing her own TV show Combustione, English-Australian creative Nicola Quilter speaks to Evita about everything from having a stalker, the concept of celebrity, finding your creative truth, and your perfect dream space! Join our community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website, womeninfilm.co.uk! Episode notes: Elizabeth Gilbert TED Talk Nicola's Production Company: Rocket Room Films Directors UK Women in Film and Television UK Credits: Making It: Women in Film is produced by Redeeming Features (@Redeeming_Features & redeemingfeatures.co.uk) Host & Editor: Malin Evita (@MalinEvita & malinevita.com) Production Supervisor: Ruth Aitken (@RaitkenFilm) Researcher: Lauren San Miguel (@Laur.VSM) Production Assistants: Shania Bethune (@ShaniaBethune) & Abbie Wise Got any feedback for us? Email [email protected]! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Tehmina Beg is a VFX Supervisor known for her work on shows such as Marvel's The Defenders, Iron Fist, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Miracle Workers, Modern Love, and most recently: The Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That... In this episode she walks us through her career journey, the down and upsides to the booming usage of VFX, her most trying projects (including making an entire forest) and her proudest creations, everything you never knew was VFX, and the incredible exclusion of women in VFX - especially in positions of power. Join our community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website, womeninfilm.co.uk! Episode notes: Follow Tehmina on Instagram @Ikonoklasm Check out her work on her website, tehminabeg.com Credits: Making It: Women in Film is produced by Redeeming Features (@Redeeming_Features & redeemingfeatures.co.uk) Host & Editor: Malin Evita (@MalinEvita & malinevita.com) Production Supervisor: Ruth Aitken (@RaitkenFilm) Researcher: Lauren San Miguel (@Laur.VSM) Production Assistants: Shania Bethune (@ShaniaBethune) & Abbie Wise Got any feedback for us? Email [email protected]! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Anna Maloney is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter and the mind behind BBC shows such as Unprecedented, which was one of the first pandemic organised shoots entirely over Zoom. In this episode she shares her odd and unexpected journey into the film industry, what it's like to get commissioned, BAFTAs, feedback, and all those other misconceptions you have about actually getting your script produced! Episode notes: Film & TV Charity Helpline Watch Unprecedented Credits: Making It: Women in Film is produced by Redeeming Features (@Redeeming_Features & redeemingfeatures.co.uk) Host & Editor: Malin Evita (@MalinEvita & malinevita.com) Production Supervisor: Ruth Aitken (@RaitkenFilm) Researcher: Lauren San Miguel (@Laur.VSM) Production Assistants: Shania Bethune (@ShaniaBethune) & Abbie Wise Got any feedback for us? Email MIWIF.feedback@ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

It's an episode fifty special! For this final 2021 episode, Evita talks about highlights from the season, covers industry news from Patty Jenkins to Angela Basset, some significant shifts that are happening in a certain studio (is Marvel the leading studio in bringing in new female creatives?), and rounds up her favourite movies directed by women of the year so far! The show will be back in January 2022, and the monthly Chick Flix Film Club will continue to be released the first Monday of every month! In the meantime, there'll be a focus on our editorial site, womeninfilm.co.uk, and Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm - so don't forget to follow along. See you next year! News covered: Patty Jenkins on Streaming Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit Angela Basset Earnings Nia DaCosta Box Office History Shows/Films mentioned and where to watch them: Black Widow | Disney+ WandaVision | Disney+ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier | Disney+ Loki | Disney+ Ms. Marvel | Late 2021/TBD, Disney+ Eternals | Theatres, Nov. 5 2021 The Marvels | Theatres, Nov. 11 2022 Nomadland | Hulu/Disney+ Star Beginning | On Amazon with MUBI Shiva Baby | On Amazon with MUBI Sophie Jones | Rent on demand Candyman | In theatres Zola | In theatres Respect | In theatres Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | In theatres Hosted by Malin Evita, @MalinEvita on IG, malinevita.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Eve McCarney is an American production designer who has worked on loads of projects - from A24's The Ballad of Lefty Brown, to the horror anthology shows Into the Dark and Ryan Murphy's new American Horror Stories. In this episode, Eve takes us through her journey as a newspaper graphic artist to an immensely talented PD. She also talks about her design and research projects, favourite rooms she's put together and gives us some easter eggs to search for in AHS! Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and visit womeninfilm.co.uk for more! Keep up to date with Eve on evemccarney.com and view the mentioned plans and BTS pics! Follow Evita on Instagram @MalinEvita, malinevita.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Natalie Rodriguez is the director behind the two indie movies The Extraordinary Ordinary (rent on demand) and Howard Original (available with an Amazon Prime membership). She is currently working on an animated web series called Young Dario - which you can support through their GoFundMe here! In this episode, Evita and Natalie have a very open conversation about how their perception of creativity and "hustling" has changed as they've been able to take a step back during the pandemic and reevaluate their approaches. If you are struggling with COVID anxiety and your mental health, visit Smile's help guide here. Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and visit our site womeninfilm.co.uk for more! View more from Natalie's production company through their website, and follow her on Instagram @NatChristineRod and Twitter @NatChrisRod Follow Dominicana on Instagram @Chicana_Inc Follow Evita on Instagram @MalinEvita, malinevita.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Avery Plewes is a costume designer most known for her work on the dark comedy "Ready or Not" (2019, dir. Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett) starring Samara Weaving in the role of Grace, a bride who suddenly finds herself trapped in a violent initiation game with her wealthy in-laws that pushes her to run for her life. In this episode, Avery joined in to talk about her career journey and the intricate and thoughtful design process behind the 27 wedding dresses that were designed for this movie - and why you need to start paying attention to the clothes your characters wear. Join our online community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and womeninfilm.co.uk! Follow Avery on Instagram @AveryPlewes, averyplewes.com Rent or buy Ready or Not on demand on most streaming services (Prime, YouTube, iTunes, etc.) Follow Evita on Instagram @MalinEvita, malinevita.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Maria Rusche is a Cuban-American, NYC based cinematographer behind the recent indie hit "Shiva Baby," (2021, dir. Emma Seligman.) In this episode, she sat down with Evita to talk about her journey as a DOP, her creative and managerial process and tells us all about the making of Shiva Baby. Join our online community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and womeninfilm.co.uk! Follow Maria on Instagram @MariaRuscheDP, mariamrusche.com Follow Evita on Instagram @MalinEvita, malinevita.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Welcome to the second edition of our Community Highlights! Do you want to be part of our next volume? Send an email to [email protected] and introduce yourself! This is open for all women with a passion for film, no credentials needed. Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website womeninfilm.co.uk Timestamps: 02.15: Jaimi McPeek | GoFundMe | FoaC Support Group | Follow her on Instagram: @JaimiXOXOXO & @FlipOfACoinFilm 26.10: Ellie Davies | Watch Aftermath here on YouTube | Follow her on Instagram: @EllxGracee This episode was produced and hosted by Malin Evita. Follow her on Instagram @MalinEvita, malinevita.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Rachel Winter is an Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker and producer who made her feature directorial debut this spring with "The Space Between" for Paramount Pictures. She received an Oscar nomination for producing the award-winning drama "Dallas Buyers Club," and in this episode she sat down to take us through her inspiring career journey - from an intern at a porn production to a Hollywood director. She also speaks all about her new movie, which can be rented on VOD in the U.S. now! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out womeninfilm.co.uk "The Space Between" iTunes U.S. Rachel Winter IMDB Malin Evita's Instagram: @MalinEvita, malinevita.com Subscribe and reach out on IG or through [email protected]! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Amy Williams is an Emmy-winning production designer with years of experience, having worked on projects like Master of None, The Wilds, Little America, A Crime to Remember, and We Need To Do Something. In this interview, Amy goes in-depth as to how her design process works and what production design means for a movie. She also tells all about working with Aziz Ansari, Alan Yang, Lena Waithe, and Naomi Ackie and how they together created the deeply rich and authentic world of Master of None - from New York to Italy and artwork to books (and five hundred teddy bears.) Join our community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out womeninfilm.co.uk! Follow Amy on Instagram @AmyRWilliams Watch all three seasons of Master of None on Netflix Follow Evita on Instagram @MalinEvita, malinevita.com For questions and conversations, contact us through [email protected] Subscribe and we'll see you next week, in conversation with producer and director Rachel White! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Welcome to the first edition of our new segment: Community Highlights! Do you want to be part of our next volume? Send an email to [email protected] and introduce yourself! This is open for all women with a passion for film, no credentials needed. Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website womeninfilm.co.uk Timestamps: 02.15: Vic Morel | Watch Stay here, on Youtube | Follow her on Instagram: @ViclMorel 13.00: Alyssa Thordarson | Contribute to the After production campaign here | Follow her on Instagram: @AlyssaThorsHammer This episode was produced and hosted by Malin Evita. Follow her on Instagram @MalinEvita, malinevita.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Pam Munter is a film historian, writer, former performer, and retired clinical psychiatrist. She is also the writer of "Fading Fame: Women of a Certain Age in Hollywood" (purchase it here); a collection of short stories and plays about women in Hollywood and their lives after fame. In this episode, she and Evita talk all about classic Hollywood - the mythical creatures celebrities used to be - and what it really looks like behind the curtain. They also dig into the blatant, misogynistic ageism that female actresses face and what things we can do to combat it. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm & check out our online magazine, womeninfilm.co.uk! Check out Pam's website here. This episode was hosted and edited by Malin Evita, IG: @MalinEvita --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

This week we have another exciting episode for you! Our guest this week is the amazing Ana Pio. She is a film director who studied Music, specializing in Piano, from the age of 10. Later, she pursued her studies in Cinema at University of Beira Interior in Portugal, complemented with a semester at the University of Lincoln, UK. She directed and produced her debut short film, in 2014, "I Welcome You to This House", funded by the Portuguese Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual. In 2015, she specialized in Directing by completing "Ode" and "Eden" during her Masters at Met Film School, in London, where she currently lives. "Eden" screened in over 25 international film festivals, won the Women in Film Achievement Award at the New Renaissance Film Festival and was later distributed by Shorts International. In this episode we talk to Ana about her introduction into the film industry and her current passion for destigmatising women's relationship with blood in films!  Join our community of women filmmakers over on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFim See you next week for another exciting interview! This episode was hosted by Malin Evita and Shania Bethune, guest starring Ana Pio, and edited by Shania Bethune. For more information go to womeninfilm.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

We are back with another exciting episode! And our guests this week are the amazing 'Self Charm' Director Ella Greenwood and Producer 'Karina Michel'.  Karina is passionate about supporting young, female talent in the industry, and worked with 19 year old Ella Greenwood, who works as a mental health activist and is an ambassador for teenage mental health charity stem4. She was awarded 'Positive Female Role Model Of The Year' in the 2020 Darkus Awards. These amazing women collaborated on short film 'Self Charm', which tackles the issue off self harm and it sees Bukky Bakray, BAFTA winning Actress from Netflix 'Rocks'.  Join our community of women filmmakers over on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm. See you next week for another exciting interview! This episode was hosted by Malin Evita, guest-starring Ella Greenwood and Karina Michel', and edited by Shania Bethune. For more information, go to womeninfilm.co.uk.  Additional Sources include: https://womeninfilm.co.uk/2021/02/06/changing-the-narrative-mental-health-awareness-in-film-fiction-statistics-solutions/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

This week Shania and Evita sat down to discuss current controversy in the news regarding Sia's new film 'Music', Regina Kings directorial debut 'One nIght in Miami', what they have been up to lately and film/ tv show recommendations. As always, representation in the film industisrty is a current theme throughout this conversation, and we encourage you to get involved!  Join our community of women filmmakers over on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm This episode was hosted by Shania Bethune and Malin Evita, and edited by Shania Bethune. For more information go to malinevita.com/podcast or email us at [email protected]. See you next week with another exciting interview! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Jennifer Starzyk is an incredible costume designer who has worked on Bill & Ted Face the Music as well as David Fincher's Mindhunter. In today's episode, Jen takes us through her career journey and talks all about the underrated importance and art of costume designing. Join our community of women filmmakers over on Instagram: @MakingItWomenInFilm Follow Jen on Instagram: @JenStarzyk Follow Shania on Instagram: @ShaniaBethune & @ShaniaFilm Follow Evita on Instagram: @MalinEvita This episode was hosted by Malin Evita and Shania Bethune, guest-starring Jennifer Starzyk, and edited by Shania Bethune. For more, go to malinevita.com/podcast or email us at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

In this episode 10 special, Shania and Evita sat down alone to reflect on this journey so far. They also answer some listener questions from over on Instagram, talk about the new Oscar Diversity Rules, rank some sexist tropes in film and TV, and talk about what they've been watching lately. Join our community of women filmmakers over on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm Look out for next week's episode with Sonejuhi Sinha which will be available to watch on YouTube as well as all other major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram: @ShaniaBethune & @ShaniaFilm @MalinEvita This episode was hosted by Shania Bethune and Malin Evita, and edited by Malin Evita. For more, go to malinevita.com/podcast, or e-mail us at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message