This week, Penni Malloy-Harper interviews bold storytellers: Anshulika Kapoor and Angela Page tell us about their short film, Harij Weds Sajili, which explores the dark underbelly of dowry practices in contemporary India while celebrating female agency. 

SOUL Magazine Founder Regina Jones and director Soraya Sélène tell us about their documentary Who the Hell is Regina Jones?, a documentary about Regina’s journey that made history, from being married and pregnant at 15, through the middle of the Watts Rebellion of 1965, to emerging as a groundbreaking magazine publisher. 

Plus, hosts Katie Chambers and Janine McGoldrick share a study highlighting the state of disability representation on television. 

To be featured on the podcast email us at [email protected]. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.

Special thanks to⁠ Elspeth Collard⁠, the creator of our podcast theme song.

Social Media:

Angela Page: Instagram: @angelapage1200 / BSKY: @angelapage.bsky.social / LinkedIn: Angela Page  

Anshulika Kapoor: Instagram: @anshulika_kapoor / LinkedIn: Anshulika Kapoor Choudhuri / Website: anshulikakapoor.com Harij Weds Sajili: Instagram: @harijwedssajili / Facebook: Harij Weds Sajili 

Regina Jones: Instagram: @whoisreginafilm 

Soraya Sélène: Instagram: @soraya_selene

NYWIFT: Instagram:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

We have an extra special bonus episode with SVP of Development & Production for ALLBLK & WEtv, Nikki Love! Don’t miss her insights and advice in this interview with Tammy Reese, and be sure to subscribe to hear from more creators in the NYWIFT community. 

To be featured on the podcast email us at [email protected]. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.

Special thanks to⁠ Elspeth Collard⁠, the creator of our podcast theme song.

Social Media:

Nikki: Instagram: @NikkiLovesFilm

NYWIFT: Instagram:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

This week, interviews with Bryce Dallas Howard and Mahen Bonetti inspired us. 

Director and Actress Bryce Dallas Howard invites audiences into the world of dogs, cats, pigs, goats, birds and more with her heartwarming documentary Pets.  

African Film Festival Founder and Programmer Mahen Bonetti gives us an insider’s perspective for the upcoming festival at Lincoln Center in May 2025. 

Plus, co-host Tammy Reese shares the love, kindness and respect from the Broadway Inspirational Voices 30th Anniversary Fundraising Concert. 

To be featured on the podcast email us at [email protected]. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.

Special thanks to⁠ Elspeth Collard⁠, the creator of our podcast theme song.

Bryce Dallas Howard: Instagram: @brycedhoward / Twitter/X: @brycedhoward 

Disney Plus: Instagram: @DisneyPlus, @disneyorigdocs / Facebook: DisneyPlus / Twitter/X: @DisneyPlus / TikTok: @DisneyPlus /  #DisneyPlus #PetsDocumentary

Mahen Bonetti: Instagram: @AfricanFilmFest

NYWIFT: Instagram:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

We are still feeling inspired by our Muses and their powerful words at the 45th Annual NYWIFT Muse Awards. This week, we have interviews straight from the red carpet!

Hear from Muse Honorees Teen Vogue Editor in Chief Versha Sharma, Director Lisa Cortés, Actress Marissa Bode, CNN EVP for talent at CNN Originals and Creative Development for CNN Worldwide Amy Entelis and Producer Celia Costas; plus 2023 Muse Honoree, Author and Host Sandra Lee; Actresses Jessica Sherr and Samantha Mathis; and NYWIFT Board Members Kuye Youngblood and Shruti Ganguly. 

To be featured on the podcast email us at [email protected]. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.

Special thanks to⁠ Elspeth Collard⁠, the creator of our podcast theme song.

Link: https://bit.ly/41UQB2M

Social Media:

Versha Sharma: IG: @versharma / Twitter/X: @versharma

Shruti Ganguly: IG: @shrutirya 

Lisa Cortés: IG: @misscortes / Twitter/X: @misscortes

Marissa Bode:  IG: @marissa_edob 

Samantha Mathis: IG: @samantham01 / Twitter/X: @samanthamathis

Sandra Lee: IG: @sandraleeonline / Twitter/X: @sandralee

Kuye Youngblood: IG: @kuyelynne 

Jessica Sherr: IG: @jessica_sherr / Twitter/X: @jessicasherr

Celia Costas: IG: @ccelialove

Amy Entelis: IG: @cnn / Twitter/X: @amyent
NYWIFT: IG:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / FB: @NYWIFT

This week, meet Muse Honorees director/producer Lisa Cortés and Teen Vogue Editor Versha Sharma! 

Lisa takes us behind the scenes of iconic projects including Precious, Little Richard: I Am Everything and The Space Race, telling stories that inspire a new examination of figures we thought we knew and push positive change forwards. 

Versha opens up about her journey coming of age in a post-9/11 world to making history as the first Southeast Asian Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, helping young people find their voice and highlighting unique voices.

We asked our NYWIFT community — who’s your muse? Hear their answers in a special bonus segment!

To be featured on the podcast email us at [email protected]. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.

Social Media:

NYWIFT: IG:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

Lisa Cortes: IG: @MissCortes 

Versha Sharma: IG: @VerSharma

This week on The NYWIFT Podcast, we’re kicking off International Women’s Month with three women shaping the media industry: co-founder of The Women’s List (www.thewomenslist.org) Jan Kimbrough (NYWIFT Writers Lab participant) and Screenwriter and NYWIFT Member Leah Curney tell us about this game-changing resource for overlooked writers and filmmakers searching for outstanding stories.

Founder of the Socially Relevant Film Festival, Nora Armani, shares insider tips on making your film stand out on the festival circuit. 

Plus, hosts Janine and Katie discuss the latest findings from USC Annenberg’s study on women’s representation in film, and offer up their Oscars-themed animated streaming recommendations!

The USC Annenberg Report

To be featured on the podcast, email us at [email protected].

For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.

Social Media:

The Women’s List: IG: @thewomenslist / Twitter/X: @TheWomensList / Threads / BlueSky

Leah Curney: IG: @leahcurney

Nora Armani: IG: @noraarmani

Socially Relevant Film Festival: IG: @srfilmfestnyc

NYWIFT: IG:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

This week, we spotlight two incredible directors:

• Samantha Knowles, director of Disney+’s Harlem Ice, a 5-part documentary series following the inspiring young women of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances, and a life-changing global experience. This groundbreaking organization is the first of its kind, creating unparalleled skating-based opportunities for Black girls.

• Zenabu irene Davis, director of Compensation, a powerful and ambitious portrait of the struggles faced by Deaf African Americans and the complexities of love at the turn of the twentieth century.

To be featured on the podcast, email [email protected]. For more great content, visit NYWIFT.org.

Social Media:

Samantha Knowles IG: ⁠@samm_knowles⁠

Zenabu irene Davis IG: @zeinabu_i_davis

NYWIFT: IG:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

This week we spotlight two NYWIFT members: 1:1 Advisory Founder Kerry McCarthy and founder of LC Films Lauren Cooper. Kerry discusses how to get your film funded and Lauren details her journey founding her own production company that prioritizes inclusive creative teams.

Plus, hosts Tammy Reese and Penni Malloy-Harper pay tribute to some amazing creatives in celebration of Black History Month! 

To be featured on the podcast email us at [email protected].

For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.

Social Media:

Kerry McCarthy IG: @mccrthykrr

Lauren Cooper IG: @laurencooperfilms

NYWIFT: IG:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

It’s our annual Sundance episode, featuring interviews with two NYWIFT members with projects at the festival: Tammy Reese talks to Adrienne Stern, the casting director for We’re Not Done Yet, and Caitlin Gold, executive producer and the founder of Tanbark Pictures, who heads to the fest with East of Wall. 

Plus, co-hosts Tammy and Katie Chambers discuss the impact of the California Wildfires. Find NYWIFT’s resources to support those affected at: https://www.nywift.org/california-wildfire-resources/ 

To be featured on the podcast email us at [email protected]. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.

Learn more:

Adrienne Stern:

IG: @astarcast 

http://adriennestern.com/

Caitlin Gold:

IG: @Caitlin_Gold    @TanbarkPictures

Twitter/X:@Caitlin_Gold  

http://tanbarkpictures.com/

NYWIFT:

IG:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT

Happy New Year! We are back with a new look andname: The NYWIFT Podcast, with this week’s hosts Katie Chambers and Janine McGoldrick.

Penni interviews Director/Producer Yvonne Russo and EP Amy Kaufman about their powerful Hulu docuseries Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae, a harrowing tale about a missing Indigenous woman.

And Tammy interviews Costume Designer/Wardrobe stylist Rosemary Lepre Forman, who discusses her lateststar-studded collaboration with filmmaker Ed Burns.

To be featured on the podcast email us at [email protected].

For more great content go to NYWIFT.org.

Social Media:

Series IG: @OnyxCollective  @Hulu 

Yvonne Russo  IG: @yvonnerusso74

Yvonne Russo X (Twitter): @yvonnerusso 

Rosemary Lepre Forman IG: @roseleprestyle

NYWIFT: IG:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / Twitter/X:⁠⁠ @NYWIFT⁠⁠ / #NYWIFT