Welcome to the last episode of the season! Briana Pegado is a creative producer with more accomplishments on her resume than can be fitted into this box. In this conversation, Briana shares her life story - from getting her first guitar to becoming student president, creating and directing Edinburgh Student Arts Festival, signing a book deal, and so much more. And what better way to do that, than by pinpointing the movies that were with her throughout it all, and what they have meant to her? Stick around till the end for our roundtable where Lauren and Evita share a drink and reminisce over this season. Learn more: High Tide Media Boom Saloon Magazine The Delicate Rebellion The National Theatre of Scotland Custom Lane - Scotland's Centre for Design & Making ESAF - the Edinburgh Student Arts Festival Fringe of Colour Films We Are Here Scotland The Black Queer Travel Guide For more conversations with Briana: The Artist Is Mourning featured in The Skinny Magazine in October 2022  A Pinch of Magick Podcast on Healing, Transformation and Ethics  The Modern Craft: Powerful Voices on Witchcraft Ethics Edited by Alice Tarbuck and Claire Askew. (Read chapter 13 for Briana's own contribution. Our Movement, Our Stories: Rhys Hollis on OMOS in the Skinny Magazine Follow her on Twitter | Instagram Keep up to date with the podcast on Instagram @MakingItWomeninFilm and @TheBonnieAndBraw Thank you. A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

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#70 | Our Lives Shaped by Film with Creative Producer Briana Pegado

Louise V Say started early in the navy. But she always knew she had a creative streak; that she was a storyteller. And with the leadership and resilience she had learnt in service, what better route to go than by implementing those skills as a producer? From there, she entered the theatre, then got her foot into documentary production, and has now produced several high-end drama series, including Shetland, Les Miserables, and Dracula. This is her fascinating story, and the stories she aims to tell. Stick around until the end for our roundtable, where Lauren and Evita discuss the Oscar 2023 nominations and review the latest season of Ginny and Georgia. Notes Louise's Twitter Bonnie & Braw's Instagram Our Instagram A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#69 | From Naval Officer to High End Producer with Louise V Say (Shetland, Les Miserables)

Mairi Claire Bowser has worked in set decoration for the past 10 years, with titles such as Killing Eve, Paddington 2, Maleficent, Mission Impossible: Fallout, and many, many more. Through this, she saw first-hand how much waste this industry produces. So she began to go in a different direction, and for the past year, she has worked as the Screen Sustainability Manager for the Scottish Screen Industry. Listen now to learn how filmmaking, environmentalism, and equality intersect. And what to be done with it. All opinions are her own and not representative of any organisations. Stick around till the end to hear Lauren and Evita's thoughts on the movie The Menu (2022, dir. Mylod) Learn more: Bectu Mairi's website Mairi's LinkedIn Follow Bonnie & Braw's Instagram for updates A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#68 | How Filmmaking, Environmentalism, and Equality Intersect with Screen Sustainability Manager Maire Claire Bowser

Nisha Platzer is a filmmaker and artist who strives to explore the depths of visual expression. Her feature debut, "back home" follows her journey of connecting with her brother who took his own life 20 years ago. "back home" has been selected for the Cannes Docs and had its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Nisha shares how this film came to be, and talks about how experimental filmmaking can allow for a unique expression of grief and love, and ultimately lead to healing. This is her story. Keep up with "back home" news here Learn more about Nisha here Roundtable talk begins at 50:00 | Topic: 2023 movies made by women to look forward to. Movies mentioned: The Marvels, dir. Nia DaCosta (Nov. 11) Barbie, dir. Greta Gerwig (Jul. 21) Jeanne du Barry, dir. Maïwenn (N/A) The Nightingale, dir. Melanie Laurent (N/A) A Winter's Journey, dir. Alex Helfrecht (N/A) Perfect, dir. Olivia Wilde (N/A) Legally Blonde 3, dir. Jamie Suk (N/A) Recommendation of the week: Ali & Ava, dir. Clio Barnard (Netflix) Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#67 | Healing Through Filmmaking with Director Nisha Platzer ("back home")

Today, Sarah Drummond is a BAFTA-winner and the Managing Director and Executive Producer of LS Productions, the leading production service company in the UK. But when she was 15, she dropped out of high school and went to work at a shoe shop. In this episode, Sarah gives an in-depth look into her working-class background and talks about the power and utmost importance of community-based film outreach that develops accessibility and inclusivity (and what that actually, proactively, means). Stay tuned till the end for Lauren and Evita's top movies and shows of 2022! Notes: Sarah's socials: Twitter | LinkedIn LS Productions | LS Films Movies mentioned & accessibility: Happening: Prime The Lost City: Star Now Everything Everywhere All At Once: Prime Titane: VOD The Banshees of Inisherin: Disney+ Glass Onion: Netflix Flee: Disney+ Windfall: Netflix American Psycho: Lionsgate+ The Hunt: Prime Dragonfly: VOD TV mentioned & accessibility: The White Lotus: HBO Max Our Flag Means Death: HBO Max Spy x Family: Crunchy Roll Severance: Apple TV Moonknight: Disney+ Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. womeninfilm.co.uk A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#66 | In Conversation with BAFTA-winner and MD / Exec. Producer Sarah Drummond

Rachel O'Regan is a playwright who writes for women. She writes feminist comedies, battling and balancing issues like we do when we talk with our girl friends. She is part of F-Bomb, a women-led theatre company, and was also part of the BBC Writers Room programme. Today, Rachel talks to Evita about the power of theatre, admiration of TV, and how to open up to feedback - from coworkers and critics alike. Links: F-Bomb Theatre Rachel's Website Our Website A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music: "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#65 | Comedy Made for and by Women w/ Playwright Rachel O'Regan ("The Beatles Were a Boyband")

Enjoy this episode with the French-Canadian co-directors Sandrine and Carmine! Stick around to the end for Lauren and Evita's holiday film recommendations, and as always, why don't you give us a quick 5 star rating and make sure you're subscribed? In the spirit of holidays, and all that. Produced by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#64 | Mothers and Daughters with Co-Directors Carmine Pierre-Dufour & Sandrine Brodeur-Desrosiers ("FANMI")

She answered a casting call and went down the model to commercial to drama actor path. Then, she held a camera, and met like minded people. A fire was sparked which couldn't be tamed, and Dania Denise set out to become a filmmaker. A producer. The head of her own independent production company, Runaway Mill Productions. This is her story. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for our roundtable where we get into the portrayal of masculinity on screen. Segments include Teen Wolf, The Banshees of Inisherin, with donkey tangents and fangirling over Derry Girls! Links: Instagram: @DaniaDenise & @RunawayMillProductions https://www.runawaymillproductions.com/ "Scott runs to Allison Teen Wolf" (watch at own risk: you will never be the same) Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. womeninfilm.co.uk A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Production Supervisor: Pegah Meridies. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#63 | Lessons in Leadership with Indie Filmmaker Dania Denise

From the Kenyan sensation "Rafiki" (2018, dir. Kahiu) to "The Gravedigger's Wife" (2021, dir. Ahmed) the first Somali feature film, Carmen is dedicated to bringing movies from the African Diaspora to UK audiences. But this is not an easy job, when the film market so heavily caters to one type of movie, to one type of person. This commitment to bringing communities together, to bringing people together through cinema, carries on through her work as a programmer and curator too. This is her story, and the stories she wants to share. Listen to the end for our in-house roundtable discussion on the representation of love on screen, and the diversity (or lack of) within it. Notes: Stay up to date with Carmen here Learn more about We Are Parable here Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Production Supervisor: Pegah Meridies. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#62 | Making History with Creative Producer Carmen Thompson

Love is good. In this roundtable, host Malin Evita Ditlefsen and researcher and media assistant Lauren San Miguel expand on their last conversation (listen to that at the end of episode #61) on representation, and this time delve into the representation of love on screen. Love between mixed couples, love between queer couples, love between cultures, and family, and friends. Enjoy. Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Production Supervisor: Pegah Meridies. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

Rountable: Let's Talk About Diversity in Love on Screen

She was the director of creative and digital content at Marvel for nine years, where she won a Golden Clio and two Silver Tellies. Now she is the Head of Originals at VIU Philippines - the leading streaming service in Asia. This is her story, and the stories she aims to tell. Stay tuned at the end for our first roundtable between host Evita and research/media assistant, Lauren San Miguel. Tangents include: The Mummy (1999), Latina and bisexual representation in media, and trans visibility in film. Follow us on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and connect with us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to follow/subscribe to the podcast, give it a five star rating, and share it on your socials! We couldn't do this without you. Notes: Find more information on streaming K-Love here Watch Lingua Franca on Netflix US Watch Disclosure on Netflix WW A production by Bonnie and Braw and LS Films. Host/Editor: Malin Evita Ditlefsen. Production Supervisor: Pegah Meridies. Researcher: Lauren San Miguel. Music "Lo Fi Kitchen and Cooking" by MusicDog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#61 | Beyond Subtitles with Producer Corinna Vistan

Known for her work on movies such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Alien: Covenant, Morbius, and series including Doctor Who and Holby City, Suzi Battersby is an incredible special effects make-up artist, designer, and founder of the women-led company Red Girl FX. This episode includes, amongst other topics: The making of silicone alien babies, BB8, blood spurting, tumours, autopsies, and emotional moments watching actors on set and lessons learned from starting and running a game-changing company. Join our community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website, womeninfilm.co.uk! Episode Notes: Suzi's Website: suziebattersby.com Company Website: redgirlfx.com | Instagram @RedGirlFX | Facebook Stuart Bray, YouTube Stuffed Short Film Credits: Making It: Women in Film is produced by Redeeming Features (@Redeeming_Features & redeemingfeatures.co.uk) Host & Editor: Malin Evita (@MalinEvita & malinevita.com) Production Supervisor: Ruth Aitken (@RaitkenFilm) Researcher: Lauren San Miguel (@Laur.VSM) Production Assistants: Shania Bethune (@ShaniaBethune) & Abbie Wise Got any feedback for us? Email MIWIF.feedback@gmail.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#60 | Sculpting Anatomy and Aliens with Special Effects Make-Up Artist Suzi Battersby

Gillie Jones is an actress and producer, known for her work on The Curse of La Patasola. This episode includes… the psychology and physicality behind getting into character, filming in a horrifying, giant spider-infested forest, her advice for producing an ultra-low-budget feature film, and a discussion on gender roles and relationships within the realm of horror! Join our community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website, womeninfilm.co.uk! Episode notes: Gillie’s Instagram (@Gillie_Jones) Credits: Making It: Women in Film is produced by Redeeming Features (@Redeeming_Features & redeemingfeatures.co.uk) Host & Editor: Malin Evita (@MalinEvita & malinevita.com) Production Supervisor: Ruth Aitken (@RaitkenFilm) Researcher: Lauren San Miguel (@Laur.VSM) Production Assistants: Shania Bethune (@ShaniaBethune) & Abbie Wise Got any feedback for us? Email MIWIF.feedback@gmail.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#59 | Lost in Character with Actress and Producer Gillie Jones

Get 20% off your feministtrash.com order with code WIF20. Thank you to Feminist Trash for sponsoring this episode. Happy International Women's Day! In this episode, the accomplished Scottish sound designers Zoë Irvine and Heather Andrews talk all about the world of sound design - from their personal connections to the element, the true state of the industry, the barriers for underrepresented artists, and how movies utilise - and forget - sound as part of narration and worldbuilding. Join our community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website, womeninfilm.co.uk! Episode notes: Zoë: LinkedIn, Facebook, zoeirvine.net Heather: Twitter, heather-andrews.com Credits: Making It: Women in Film is produced by Redeeming Features (@Redeeming_Features & redeemingfeatures.co.uk) Host & Editor: Malin Evita (@MalinEvita & malinevita.com) Production Supervisor: Ruth Aitken (@RaitkenFilm) Researcher: Lauren San Miguel (@Laur.VSM) Production Assistants: Shania Bethune (@ShaniaBethune) & Abbie Wise Got any feedback for us? Email MIWIF.feedback@gmail.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#58 | The Sound of Cinema with Sound Designers Zoë Irvine and Heather Andrews

From acting in the long-running soap opera Home and Away, becoming a filmmaker, and writing her own TV show Combustione, English-Australian creative Nicola Quilter speaks to Evita about everything from having a stalker, the concept of celebrity, finding your creative truth, and your perfect dream space! Join our community of women in film on Instagram @MakingItWomenInFilm and check out our website, womeninfilm.co.uk! Episode notes: Elizabeth Gilbert TED Talk Nicola's Production Company: Rocket Room Films Directors UK Women in Film and Television UK Credits: Making It: Women in Film is produced by Redeeming Features (@Redeeming_Features & redeemingfeatures.co.uk) Host & Editor: Malin Evita (@MalinEvita & malinevita.com) Production Supervisor: Ruth Aitken (@RaitkenFilm) Researcher: Lauren San Miguel (@Laur.VSM) Production Assistants: Shania Bethune (@ShaniaBethune) & Abbie Wise Got any feedback for us? Email MIWIF.feedback@gmail.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingitwomeninfilm/message

#57 | Baptism of Fire: Soaps, Celebrities, and Stalkers with Nicola Quilter

In this podcast, host Malin Evita sits down with women working across the film and TV industry to have honest conversations about their craft, career journey, and the importance of diversity - in front and behind the camera.

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