"How do you champion underrepresented voices while successfully navigating a turbulent global market?"

On this episode of the DOV Elevate Podcast, host Vanessa Mitchell sits down with acclaimed producers Ann Shin and Damon D’Oliveira. From radio and acting to high-level producing, both have taken anything but a traditional path. Together, they discuss their shared commitment to championing underrepresented, culturally specific stories, while sharing candid takes on navigating a shifting industry and the power of international co-productions.

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-The DOV: Elevate Podcast Credits-

Created by: Vanessa Mitchell, Jenn Kuzmyk, and Kristina Ejem

Producers: Anthony B. Mitchell, Jenn Kuzmyk, Vanessa Mitchell and Kelly Townsend

Directed and Edited by: Anthony B. Mitchell

Script Editors: Anthony B. Mitchell, Vanessa Mitchell, Kelly Townsend and Émeraude Domingos-Mbuku

Production Assistant: Émeraude Domingos-Mbuku

Music composed by: Anthony B. Mitchell

DOV:Elevate Branding Created by: Andrew Glowala