IN HER LENS

Grateful to be joined this episode by Chinwe Okorie, writer and director of the new short Lovebites currently on @IssaRaePresents #ShortFilmSundays. In this episode, Chinwe and Nadine talk frankly about writing, producing, and directing your own short film- climbing the barriers around film festivals- the importance and reality of representation- and setting out on this path we call: filmmaking. Chinwe Okorie is a Nigerian-born writer, director, and editor in Austin, TX. At age six, she immigrated to the United States and watched her first film, Titanic. It was then that her love affair with cinema began. While in college, she made a huge splash by launching a student-run TV station. After college, Chinwe went on to write and direct short films. Lovebites is her third short film and she has collaborated on well-received female led projects such as the viral web series, Nneka the Uber Driver, and the We Are film series, which is distributed by Issa Rae. Recently, she edited her first feature film Ultimate World and has more projects such as Uncomfortable Woman, Stolen Plans and Access Granted slated for 2020. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.comLearn about Lovebites at www.lovebitesthefilm.com and follow Chinwe's work on Instagram @chinwefilms You can follow the podcast on Instagram @inherlenspodcastOur illustrations are by Lara Reumer and our music is by Daniela ViegenerIN HER LENS is created and hosted by Nadine Reumer

Proud to be joined this episode by director, producer, and storyteller Beatriz Browne. Beatriz specializes in non-fiction storytelling and her work includes the Docu-Series “My Kid The” which has been watched over 5 million times and been recognized by outlets such as Good Morning America and Upworthy. In this episode, Beatriz and Nadine talk about her journey from child actor to filmmaker, about being a multi-disciplinary artist, they discuss the practicalities of pitching, producing, funding your work. They also talk about her upcoming short documentary about resistance of culture in NYC. Beatriz and Nadine also ponder the bigger questions, like what it means to be an artist- today.Beatriz Browne is a NYC/Los Angeles based, Webby Award winning producer, storyteller, and director. She is currently a Video Producer at Google. Beatriz has worked with clients such as Airbnb, The New York Times, CNN, Square and Fatherly, creating multi-platform original content. Born in Brazil but raised in China and the UAE, Beatriz has the ability to work in fast-paced global environments due to her international perspective and endurance. www.beatrizbrowne.com Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.comYou can watch Beatriz's some work on Youtube & Vimeo and follow her on Instagram @beatrizbrowneYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @inherlenspodcastOur illustrations are by Lara Reumer and our music is by Daniela ViegenerIN HER LENS is created and hosted by Nadine Reumer

This week, Joosje Duk shares her wisdom on IN HER LENS! Joosje is a filmmaker and actress from The Hague and based in between Amsterdam and New York. She wrote and directed the short film NIGHT, which won the HuffPost Arts Impact Award- as well as being invited to screen at Disney’s studios. In collaboration with Dutch network VPRO, Joosje wrote and directed her first pilot GAPPIES. This led her to direct her first full web series, FITGIRLS, and her upcoming second full web series DE EDEL FIGURANT. In this episode, Joosje and Nadine talk about her journey to filmmaking, about grant applications, her rejection folder, writing short narratives, and growing alongside your work. They discuss the importance of recognizing your strengths and admitting your limitations on set.Joosje Duk is a NYC/The Netherlands based filmmaker and actress. Joosje’s short, THIN ICE, won the ShortsTV Pitch Award at the Netherlands Film Festival and screened at the Oscar-qualifying Hamptons and Atlanta Film Festival. Joosje is in development of her first feature film, SUNSHOWERS, a whimsical story exploring mental health issues through the eyes of a young woman who loses her sight of color. Joosje aims to create socially conscious content through a colorful lens. www.joosjeduk.comNadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.comYou can watch Joosje's work on Youtube & Vimeo and follow her on Instagram @joosjedukYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @inherlenspodcastOur illustrations are by Lara Reumer and our music is by Daniela ViegenerIN HER LENS is created and hosted by Nadine Reumer