The NYWIFT Podcast

This episode, podcast team member January Green tells us why NYWIFT member Delores Edwards is crushing it this week. Hosts Leah Curney and Janine McGoldrick bring you three great stories sent in from women working in entertainment including Devi Morgan, Fran Murphy and a submission from our sister WIFT chapter in Alberta Canada. And Katie's Korner highlights upcoming programming and events.  

To find out more about those featured check out their social media and links:  

Delores Edwards: Twitter @deeadrian Instagram @da.edwards LinkedIn  

Devi Morgan: instagram @devimorgan1522  

Fran Murphy: twitter @FranniM  

You can hear more of Rosvita's story as well as other Storylines Podcast episodes from WIFTA.  Instagram @wift_alberta Twitter @wiftalberta #storylines

Contact us at [email protected] to Share Your Story, Ask NYWIFT, nominate a member for the Women Crush Wednesdays Spotlight or with any other feedback or suggestions.  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and share episodes on social media! 

Go to NYWIFT for the latest video webinars and blog posts.

So excited to have Nina Hallgren, the director of the Michelle Obama Documentary Becoming, on this week's episode! We introduce the new Women Crush Wednesdays Spotlight segment highlighting a NYWIFT member who is crushing it. Today its -- Victoria Negri.  We discuss how the industry has responded to the murder of George Floyd. If you are looking for ways to help click here.  

Becoming is currently streaming on Netflix. #IAMBECOMING / @nadiahallgren / @victorianegri

Contact us at [email protected] to Share Your Story, Ask NYWIFT, nominate a member for the Women Crush Wednesdays Spotlight or with any other feedback or suggestions.  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and share episodes on social media!

Go to NYWIFT for the latest video webinars and blog posts.

Everyone has a story…you know the one you tell your friends at parties.  We all learn from shared experiences, from the successes, the failures and the flat out hysterical. So tell us about your most memorable career moments.  Give it to us – the good, the bad and the ugly!  Each month we will choose one or two to feature on the podcast. You can use your story to promote yourself and a current project, or tell us to keep all the names anonymous to protect the innocent...and the guilty.  Either write your story down (keep under 2 pages) or record yourself and forward the audio file (under 5 minutes) and email us at [email protected]!

While most production and distribution has been delayed due to the coronavirus, there is a sector of the industry that may not have been hit as hard -- animation. What, if any, adjustments have animators had to make during this time?  Janine and Leah talk with animators & NYWIFT members Carrie Hawks and Kristin Reiber Harris to find out. 

Also, we are adding a new segment to our podcast and need your stories.  Listen for details and email us at [email protected].  Don't forget to subscribe and share episodes on social media! 

Guest Info:

Carrie Hawks - maroonhorizon.com / @maroonhorizon

Kristin Reiber Harris: KristinHarrisDesign.com / @anim8nature  

This week we celebrate Mother's Day with acclaimed comedian, actress, writer, producer Judy Gold! Judy discusses her involvement with the upcoming documentary film Call Your Mother which interviews numerous all-star comedians about their relationships with their mothers and how it has shaped their comedy.  Janine and Leah discuss the upcoming "We Are One: A Global Film Festival" which will run from May 29 - June 7 free on YouTube.com/WeAreOne and AMC & Regal's announcement to no longer showcase Universal films.  Katie's Korner gives you the latest NYWIFT programming and events news. 

If you have any feedback, topic recommendations and/or interview suggestions reach out at [email protected].  Don't forget to subscribe and share!

Hosts Janine McGoldrick & Leah Curney discuss how the industry has begun to re-evaluate production logistics in the age of COVID-19, the revival of drive-in movie theaters and their latest recommendations including John Krasinski's Some Good News and Collab.sundance.org/, a community platform for creators and artists from around the world to learn from each other.  Podcast team member Ondrea Barbe talks with award-winning filmmaker Deborah Kampmeier about the virtual premiere of her timely film Tape and Katie Chambers provides updates on NYWIFT programming and resources. 

Stay home and stay safe!  

Janine McGoldrick and Leah Curney discuss latest content offerings for stay at home binge-watching. Leah interviews Isabella Olaguera regarding her Feed the Freelancers initiative. Katie Chambers provides an update on resources available through NYWIFT during the health and economic crisis.

Janine McGoldrick & Katie Chambers discuss how the Coronavirus has impacted the industry, updates to NYWIFT Programming Events and resources available for those in need. Janine also talks with Lauren Sowa and Zoé Salicrup-Junco, the filmmakers behind Marisol, currently available on HBO. 

Janine McGoldrick gives a rundown of the latest in NYWIFT news and programming and Leah Curney welcomes fillmaker Naomi McDougall Jones back to the podcast to discuss her new book "The Wrong Kind of Women: Inside Our Revolution to Dismantle the Gods of Hollywood" in honor of Women's History Month.