The NYWIFT Podcast

Music is an extremely important part of film and television content -- it helps create atmosphere, evoke emotion and heighten drama. So we are thrilled to bring you Leah Curney 's interview with composer, lyricist and creator of our new podcast theme Elspeth Collard ! In the Women Crush Wednesday Spotlight, Tammy Reese tells us why Antonia Badon is crushing it. Hosts Leah and Janine McGoldrick dis...

We have been featuring your stories, so it's about time we share ours! This week the podcast team Leah Curney , Janine McGoldrick , Kelsey Marsh , January Green and new addition Tammy Reese share "Our Stories" and "My First Time " experiences working in film, television and media. We talk about an unfortunate training situation, first time freelance contract, an embarrassing moment with JFK Jr., h...

In January Green's interview with producer Trevite Willis she discusses filming her NYWIFT Fiscal Sponsorship project the documentary Black Voters Matter during a tumultuous election year and a pandemic. In our Women Crush Wednesdays Spotlight , Kelsey Marsh tells us why writer Christine Baker is crushing it this week.  Hosts Leah Curney and Janine McGoldrick discuss Mentorship Matters , an i...

Marion Hill , writer-director of Ma Belle, My Beauty joins us to talk about making her first feature film and bringing it to the Sundance Film Festival. We provide key learnings from NYWIFT's virtual production of last month's Muse Awards and Jean Criss is our Women Crush Wednesdays Spotlight Member .  Hosts Leah Curney and Janine McGoldrick discuss the new SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project Agre...

The NYWIFT Muse Awards are here and one of this year's honorees -- Tony Award Winning Actress Ali Stroker -- talks with Katie Chambers about the honor of being a Muse, fostering inclusion and finding projects that bring joy and positivity.  In our Women Crush Wednesday Spotlight , January Green tells us why Stephanie Falkeis is crushing it this week.  Hosts Leah Curney and Janine McGoldr...

Ondrea Barbe gets down to business with NYWIFT Board Member and Entertainment Lawyer Maria "Mary" Miles -- in our Women Crush Wednesdays Spotlight , Kelsey Marsh tells us why Linnette Harrigan is crushing it -- hosts Leah Curney and Janine McGoldrick discuss the resurgence of production in NYC -- Katie Chambers announces the honorees for the Muse Awards .  If you would like to nominate someon...

Orchestrating & telecasting an extensive live production like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has its challenges but those challenges get even tougher during a pandemic. January Green talks with Macy’s executive Kathleen Wright about the changes to this year's broadcast and what fun things to expect.  In Your Stories , Giovanna Aguilar advocates for more conversations around COVID and...

Hosts Leah Curney and Janine McGoldrick bring you a special Election Episode -- Emmy winner Lisa Cortes , co-director of the powerful documentary All In: The Fight For Democracy , talks about tracing the painful history of voter suppression in America in relation to Stacey Abrams' 2018 gubernatorial run in Georgia. Oscar nominee Leslie Iwerks discusses Selling Lies , a documentary about the lucrat...

New Stories From You! CJ Crim talks about getting arrested while filming Resisterhood , Jenn Halweil gives the inspiration behind creating #GoBeyond Labs and Ondrea Barbe has us a mini-interview with Caroline Suh , director of the KPop Documentary Blackpink Light Up The Sky  currently on Netflix.  In our Women Crush Wednesdays Spotlight , January Green tells us why editor Jill Woodward ,...

It's a Kelsey Marsh takeover! Our team member brings us an in-depth interview with esteemed editor Teri Shropshire ( The Old Guard , When They See Us , Eve's Bayou ), a new Women Crush Wednesday Spotlight which congratulates The Writers Lab Co-Founders Elizabeth Kaiden & Nitza Wilon on another great weekend workshop and joins Janine McGoldrick and Leah Curney in co-hosting duties discussing th...

Bonus Episode! We continue our Cross Border Collaboration Series with a pair of interviews with members from sister Women In Film & TV/Media chapters:  Leah Curney talks with Dina F. Gilmore of Empowerment Productions 33 and WIFMCO (Women in Film & Media Colorado) about her latest projects Because of George and Baby in the Basement .  Carletta S. Hurt , dual member of WIFV DC (Wo...

You bring us two stories that feature opposing experiences with celebrities.  First, a juicy anonymous entry about an awkward encounter with an amorous celebrity couple during a film junket. Next, Laurence Lerman, founder of the film & TV review site Discdish.com , created a unique adaptation of TV's The Odd Couple that led to a friendly moment with Christopher Walken.  Reminder, NYW...

Kim Skildum-Reid  best-selling author of The Sponsorship Seeker's Toolkit gives filmmakers tips on how and why to incorporate Corporate Sponsorship into their fundraising plans. Co-hosts Janine McGoldrick and Leah Curney discuss the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman and the American Cinematheque tribute to Lynn Shelton .   Kelsey Marsh tells us why Women Crush Wednesday Spotlight Member...

Co-hosts Janine McGoldrick and Leah Curney share more of Your Stories ! Tammy Reese dishes the scoop on her favorite interviews from NJ Horror Con, Alexandra Lazarowich makes a shift in the way she represents Indigenous people in film and Liza Rafael solves her problem of finding extras for her micro-budget indie film.  Kelsey Marsh tells us why Women Crush Wednesday Spotlight Member Whitney...

This week Kelsey Marsh talks with actress-producer Okema T. Moore about her post-production work on American Masters – Unladylike2020: The Changemakers ,  creating her own destiny and learning to be a better leader. In our Women Crush Wednesday Spotlight , January Green tells us why Casey Killoran is crushing it and co-hosts Janine McGoldrick and Leah Curney discuss The Safe Way Forward COVID...

This week we hear from you! Kristin Reiber Harris recounts how she organized a children’s film festival, Meghan Westlemajer talks about bowling with Billy Bob Thornton and Patrice Washington explains how she created her own talk show.  New podcast member Kelsey Marsh tells us why NYWIFT member Kristina Teschner is crushing it this week and Katie's Korner gives you the latest news and events f...

Filmmaker Dawn Porter talks about her important new documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble . Meissa Hampton, filmmaker of A Social Cure , is our Women Crush Wednesdays Spotlight member.  Janine highlights the newly announced NY Filming Guidelines and the unique way one soap opera is handling love scenes during the pandemic. If you would like to nominate someone for our WCW Spotlight, share your...

In this special bonus episode Leah Curney , chats with Sheena Rossiter , host "Storylines " a podcast from WIFTA , about the ways podcasting and documentary film can find ways to flourish right  now, the state of the industry in Alberta, Canada. and how we can all do more 'Cross Border Collaborations' during this time of social distancing.   To hear more of Leah and Sheena's conversation...

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. &...

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...

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 an...

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 podc...

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 ru...

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 On...

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.