The NYWIFT Podcast

We have a new member of the podcast team - Penni Malloy-Harper. Penni tells us all about how her passion for nursing and film led to a career as a set medic and filmmaker. She explains why it's important to have a medic on every set and how to work with them to develop the best safety protocols.

We introduce a new segment that highlights rising stars in the entertainment industry. The very talented film composer Sravani Kallepalli joins us to kick things off.

Co-hosts Giovanna Aguilar and Janine McGoldrick chat about the latest Oscar news.

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:

NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT

Penni: IG @Pennbrookconsultingcorp 

Sravani: IG  @sravani1016 / YouTube: youtube.com/@sravani1016  

The Sundance Film Festival begins this week and we are highlighting some great projects from our members! Interviews include Lisa Cortés, director-producer of Little Richard: I Am Everything, Eileen stuntwoman Ashley Pynn; To Live and Die and Live producers Dana Offenbach and Samantha Basir, and King Cole post production supervisor Jean Lane and director Elaine McMillion Sheldon.

Co-hosts Katie Chambers and Tammy Reese talk about the films they are looking forward to and encourage all attendees to fill out the FWD-Doc Film Event Accessibility Scorecard.

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:

NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT

Lisa:  Twitter @misscortes /  IG @misscortes

Dana: IG @filmgirl2013

Samantha:  IG @isamwise

Ashely: Twitter @AshMPynn / IG @ashleypynn

Elaine: Twitter @elainemsheldon

We are so excited to kick off the New Year with acclaimed actress Annabeth Gish! Annabeth talks with Tammy Reese about her new series Mayfair Witches currently airing on AMC. 

Stay tuned for our upcoming Sundance episode! 

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:

NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT

Annabeth: IG @annabeth_gish / Twitter @annabethgish

Mayfair Witches: IG @immortal_amc  / Twitter @immortal_amc 

Happy Holidays! Join us for the final episode of 2022 co-hosted by Giovanna Aguilar and Tammy Reese with special guest iGilbert Producer and NYWIFT Member Nicole Sylvester along with our WCW Spotlight Suzanne Ordas Curry, which highlights the Around the Sun podcast. 

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:

NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT

Nicole: IG - @nicolesosly

Suzanne: Twitter - @suzeecurrybts / IG - @suzeebts

Halloween isn't over as far as we are concerned - Hocus Pocus 2 screenwriter Jen D'Angelo carries on the spooky fun. Also, NYWIFT Advisory Board Member Terry Greenberg introduces us to the upcoming inaugural Reel Jewels Film Festival here in NY on November 15th.

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.

NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT

The Walking Dead series finale is almost upon us and cast members Lauren Ridloff (Connie), Laila Robins (Pamela), Michael James Shaw (Mercer), Eleanor Matsuura (Yumiko) and Angel Theory (Kelly) are here to break it all down for us. Hosts and TWD uber fans Tammy Reese and Giovanna Aguilar discuss why they love the show, favorite characters and what they are looking forward to most.

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.

Social Media & Links:

NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT

Laila Robins @officiallailarobins Twitter @laila_robins

Michael James Shaw @mjshawnuff

Eleanor Matsuura @eleanormatsuura

Angel Theory IG @angel_theory / Twitter @IamAngeltheory

Lauren Ridloff @laurenridloff / Twitter @LaurenRidloff

Tammy Reese brings us a mini-interview with Sigourney Weaver, the legendary Academy Award nominated actress hot off the press junket for her latest film The Good House with Kevin Kline.

Enjoy this bonus episode and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss more great chats like this!

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.

Social Media & Links:

NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT

Film: IG @roadsideattractionsfilms / Twitter @roadsidetweets  

Actress Essie Davis -- known for her work in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and The Babadook -- talks to Tammy Reese about her new film The Justice of Bunny King. In theaters now and on demand on the 30th, the film is a tale about women fighting their way back from the bottom of society and triumphing over adversity.

Tammy also joins Janine McGoldrick in the hosting seat to discuss a recent study about female representation at film festivals and the creation of the Film Event Accessibility Scorecard. Katie's Korner returns with a look at upcoming NYWIFT events.

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.

Social Media & Links:

NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT

IG: @thejusticeofbunnyking / Twitter: @filmrisetv

We are taking a summer break in August and will return with all new episodes in mid-September. Keep sending us your nominations for our member WCW Spotlight & Meet a Member segments, interview suggestions and/or share your story or first time experiences with us at [email protected]. For more great information and events go to NYWIFT.org.

Susan Osman, broadcaster - producer - podcaster, talks about about her career as an accomplished TV journalist & anchor, developing female focused films and profiling accomplished women on her podcast Been There Done That. Director - producer Nadia Tass is in our Women Crush Wednesday Spotlight.

Hosts Tammy Reese and Janine McGoldrick discuss Mayor Adams' latest investments in New York City's film and television industry.

We are taking a break for the remainder of the summer but you can still nominate yourself or a fellow NYWIFT member for one of our spotlight segments, or suggest someone for our featured interview at [email protected]. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org. 

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

Social Media & Links:

NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT

Susan: Twitter - @susan_osman

Nadia: Twitter - @cascadefilms