In the final episode of this Value Talks season, we chat to 3 industry guests to discover how they build and negotiate new cinematic realities through photography, film and creative direction.

Host Tim Ogu is joined by Juno Calypso, Yoni Lappin and Sarah-Jayne (SJ) Todd to discuss the power and possibilities of world-building on screen, the connection between photography and identity, and developing new worlds across digital landscapes.

Topics:

• Defining your practice  
• Ways of seeing  
• Navigating between personal and commercial  
• Creative journeys  
• Storytelling  
• Style and flexibility  
• Finding inspiration through social media  
• Favourite project and proudest moment  
• What do you value most in your collaborators?  
• Advice for your university self

About the speakers:

Juno Calypso is an award-winning artist who works with photography, film and installation to explore powerful themes such as femininity, solitude, desire and despair. Juno graduated from BA (Hons) Photography at London College of Communication. Website: https://www.junocalypso.com/

Director and photographer Yoni Lappin develops projects across the spheres of music, fashion, commercial and film. With a particular interest in youth culture, Yoni has made videos for artists including A$AP Rocky, Slowthai and Mura Masa. Website: https://yonilappin.com/

Sarah-Jayne (SJ) Todd is a multidisciplinary creative director who works with international fashion and cultural clients across a range of creative media. Having co-founded the photography publication, ‘Family Portrait’, she also recently launched her own creative studio. SJ studied graphic design at London College of Communication. Website: https://www.sarahjaynetodd.com/

Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication.

Watch:

Watch the conversation as it happened: https://youtu.be/_sRMFRZhjUQ

Production credits:

Shot and edited by Grey Moth: https://grey-moth.com/

Podcast produced by Connor Gani

Disclaimer:

While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of the individuals featured.

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In this episode of our Value Talks series, we explore how to channel your passion and creative practice into a full-time career.

Host Tim Ogu is joined by 3 contemporary filmmakers – Samona Olanipekun, Natalja Safranova and Tash Tung – to discuss how they’ve shaped their own creative journeys, built strong portfolios, and engaged with the successes and challenges that come from carving out your own space within the film and content industries.

Topics:

• Career journeys 
• Finding your voice and style 
• Is this project right for me? 
• Building your portfolio 
• Platforms 
• Challenges 
• Finding your people 
• Building connections 
• What projects are you most proud of? 
• Biggest achievements 
• Advice for your university self

About the speakers:

Samona Olanipekun is a writer and director who has worked across areas ranging from commercial content for global brands to award-winning shorts. Samona’s work is characterised by natural lighting, collective narratives and candid moments that offer beauty and honesty. Website: https://www.samona.co.uk/

Director of Photography (DOP) Natalja Safranova has collaborated with major clients such as Channel 4, Adidas, WeTransfer and Somerset House. As a practitioner, Natalja focuses on adventure, travel and crafting worlds full of colour. Website: https://www.nsafronova.com/

Tash Tung is an artist and director who has worked on short films, commercials for brands such as Virgin, and music videos for artists including Jorja Smith and Bree Runway. Her work aims to disrupt the lines between art and pop culture by creating stylish and cinematic emotional worlds. Tash studied at Chelsea College of Arts and London College of Communication. Website: https://www.tashtung.com/

Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication.

Watch:

Watch the conversation as it happened: https://youtu.be/Sv6-GeorSzo

Production credits:

Shot and edited by Grey Moth: https://grey-moth.com/

Podcast produced by Connor Gani

Disclaimer:

While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of the individuals featured.

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This episode of our Value Talks series explores writing for and about women - from sourcing inspiration from personal and collective experiences to creating work underpinned by activism and advocacy.

Host Tim Ogu is joined by 3 writers and journalists working across a range of creative platforms – Zing Tsjeng, Lynn Enright and Charlie Craggs – to discuss their experiences within the media industries, and how they’ve both made and found their own spaces to be heard.

Topics:

• Career journeys
• Claiming spaces
• Losing spaces
• Publishing books about women
• Career highlights
• Proudest achievement
• If you could change anything, what would it be?
• Advice for your university self

About the speakers:

Zing Tsjeng is a journalist, non-fiction author and podcaster who was named Editor-in-Chief of Vice in 2022. A contributor to publications such as Vogue, the Guardian, Dazed and Refinery29, Zing also authored ‘Forgotten Women’, which aims to rediscover, retell and reinstate the lives of over 190 significant women throughout history. Twitter: https://twitter.com/misszing

Journalist Lynn Enright has written for publications including Elle, The Irish Times, Vogue, the Guardian and the Evening Standard. Contributing Editor for Grazia UK, Lynn is also the author of the 2019 book, ‘Vagina: A Re-education', which explores myths and misinformation to empower readers about their bodies. Website: https://www.lynnenright.com/

Charlie Craggs is an award-winning activist, author and media personality. Founder of Nail Transphobia, a national campaign which harnesses the power of education, empowerment and nail art, Charlie has also presented the BBC3 documentary ‘Transitioning Teens’, featured on podcasts for BBC Sounds, and authored ‘To My Trans Sisters’ which was published in 2017. Charlie graduated from London College of Fashion, UAL. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlie_craggs/

Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication.

Watch:

Watch the conversation as it happened: https://youtu.be/PhNPqkcq6Z4

Production credits:

Shot and edited by Grey Moth: https://grey-moth.com/

Podcast produced by Connor Gani

Disclaimer:

While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of the individuals featured.

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This episode of our Value Talks series explores the power of student activism, and how we can channel our creativity to make lasting impact on the world around us. Host Tim Ogu is joined by three recent LCC graduates - disability and accessibility advocate Abi Chapman, designer and eco-muralist Nicki Deux, and LCC Changemaker Alex Goodall - to discuss how we can use our voices to effect change, the importance of co-creation, and how we can become better allies to the communities we work for, with and within.

Topics:

• Areas of specialism
• Art as activism
• Engaging beyond yourself
• Why are student voices so powerful?
• The roles of universities in inspiring change
• The title of ‘activist’
• Proudest achievements
• What change do you want to see in the world?
• How can people drive change?

About the speakers:

Abi Chapman is a disability advocate, spokesperson and founder of The Accessibility Project – a social enterprise centred on community, accessibility and inclusion. Abi graduated from MA Design for Social Innovation and Sustainable Futures at London College of Communication.

Nicki Deux is an eco-muralist and climate activist who explores how design can enhance social, mental and environmental health. A graduate of MA Design for Social Innovation and Sustainable Futures at LCC, Nicki has also collaborated with the UAL Climate Emergency Network through projects that bring together creative practice and collective action.

Alex Goodall has experience as both an LCC Changemaker and member of the Decolonising Wikipedia Network – two University initiatives dedicated to enhancing and embedding social and racial justice both within and beyond the curriculum. Alex graduated from BA (Hons) Sound Arts at London College of Communication.

Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication.

Watch:

Watch the conversation as it happened: https://youtu.be/LXpc8iGib3s

Production credits:

Shot and edited by Grey Moth: https://grey-moth.com/

Podcast produced by Connor Gani

Disclaimer:

While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of the individuals featured.

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This episode of our Value Talks series explores creative approaches to finding and telling powerful stories. Host Tim Ogu is joined by industry guests Louise Moore (Penguin Michael Joseph), Holly Fraser (WePresent), and Tash Walker (Switchboard, The Log Books) as they discuss how to identify great ideas, the process of linking artists and platforms, and the importance of collaborating with new talent.

Topics:

• Sourcing stories
• The space beyond content and creator
• Media, platforms, consumption and representation
• Career journeys
• Proudest achievements
• Advice for your university self

About the speakers:

Louise Moore is Managing Director of Penguin Michael Joseph, one of the biggest commercial publishing lists at Penguin Random House, and a Governor of UAL. Penguin Michael Joseph: https://www.penguin.co.uk/company/leadership-team/louise-moore

Holly Fraser is Editor-in-Chief and Senior Director of Content at WePresent, the editorial platform of WeTransfer. Holly graduated from BA (Hons) Journalism at London College of Communication. WePresent: https://www.wepresent.wetransfer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-fraser-62a67842

Radio presenter Tash Walker is a host and producer of the award-winning podcast, ‘The Log Books’, and Co-Chair of LGBTQ+ charity, Switchboard. The Log Books: https://www.thelogbooks.org/ Switchboard: https://switchboard.lgbt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-walker-49516538

Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication. Website: https://timothyogu.com/

Watch:

Watch the conversation as it happened: https://youtu.be/7vC9s02HEL4

Production credits:

Shot and edited by Grey Moth: https://grey-moth.com/

Podcast produced by Connor Gani

Disclaimer:

While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of the individuals featured.

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Our new series of Value Talks kickstarts with a discussion on diversity and inclusion in the field of public relations (PR). Host Tim Ogu is joined by industry guests Kamiqua Lake (Coldr, UK Black Comms Network), Mohammad Qazalbash (Live Nation Entertainment) and Rachel Allison (Axe & Saw) to discuss why representation matters, how to find your niche, and the importance of driving positive change.

Topics:

• How diverse is the PR industry?
• Representation and recruitment
• Motivation and expectations
• Building connections
• Proudest achievement
• Advice for your university self

About the speakers:

Kamiqua Lake is founder and CEO of Coldr, a strategic communications and D&I consultancy, and Managing Director of the UK Black Comms Network, which she founded in 2020. Kamiqua graduated from London College of Fashion, UAL. Coldr: https://coldr.london UK Black Comms Network: https://blackcommsnetwork.co.uk

Mohammad Qazalbash is Head of Concert Publicity at Live Nation Entertainment, and was named as one of PR Week’s prestigious ‘30 Under 30’ in 2022. He graduated from BA (Hons) Public Relations at London College of Communication. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moqazalbash

Rachel Allison is founder of Axe & Saw, an agency which encompasses strategy, inclusive marketing and PR to deliver purpose-driven communications. Rachel graduated from BA (Hons) Public Relations at London College of Communication. Axe & Saw: https://www.axeandsaw.co.uk

Tim Ogu is a multidisciplinary visual artist and creative director who uses text, film and photography to explore themes around narrative and identity. Tim is a Media and Cultural Studies graduate of London College of Communication. Website: https://timothyogu.com/

Watch:

Watch the conversation as it happened: https://youtu.be/dXtbOEmAHVQ

Production credits:

Shot and edited by Grey Moth: https://grey-moth.com/

Podcast produced by Connor Gani

Disclaimer:

While LCC encourages open communication, please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of the individuals featured.

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From London College of Communication comes a brand-new podcast, Value Talks. The series brings together figures from across the creative industries to share their thoughts around contemporary issues and the importance of creativity. From photographers and filmmakers to authors and activists, tune in as our guests discuss the latest developments in their sectors, their own professional journeys, and how to make an impact in their chosen careers.

Featuring the likes of Charlie Craggs, Juno Calypso, Samona Olanipekun, Tash Tung, Mohammad Qazalbash and more.

Hosted by Timothy Ogu.

Launches this week!

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