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Liana DeMasi (they/them) is a queer, non-binary journalist, author, and copywriter. Most of their work centers around climate, queer topics, health, politics, and culture. They are the LGBTQ+ editor of OptOut News and the author of the Atmos article, "The Environmental Cost of Filmmaking." Their work has been published in i-D magazine, The Boston Globe, Poynter, and Input Mag. Liana is an adjunct lecturer at the City College of New York, where they are also a MFA Fiction Candidate. In this episode, Liana and Nadine attempt to define keywords in the discourse around climate change and media. Liana shares their thoughts on "cli-fi" (climate fiction) and why we as a society are inadequately talking about climate on our screens. They discuss the film industry's imbalance from intent to execution. Nadine asks Liana about the writing of "The Environmental Cost of Filmmaking" and what Liana expects of journalism in the integration of climate in our stories. This episode refers to the following works and companies: Good Energy Stories, Amitav Gosh's "Where is the fiction about climate change?", Earth Angel, Grist, and on Atmos: "The Environmental Cost of Filmmaking." Liana DeMasi (they/them) is based in Brooklyn, NY. You can check out more of their work on: www.lianademasi.com Nadine Reumer (she/her) is a actress and producer based in Amsterdam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Sandoval (she/her) is a Vancouver-based Sustainable Production Specialist and the director of Business Development at Earth Angel. A full-service sustainability consultancy dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of entertainment productions. Previously, she worked as the Project Coordinator for Creative BC's Reel Green program. Her work focuses on helping productions and other film industry stakeholders to measure their impacts, strategize ways to reduce these impacts and work with crew members and the supply chain to integrate systems thinking and creative solutions into their work process. Jennifer holds a certificate from the Sustainable Business Leadership program from BCIT, is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC, and the Global Association of Climate Risk Professionals. In this episode, Jennifer and Nadine break down the core aspects of a sustainable consultancy in film and television production. They discuss Earth Angel's work- including corporate strategy, on-set crew/cast collaboration, material recovery, vendor procurement, and the quantitative data collection. Jennifer talks about her journey to her position now. They discuss carbon accounting and how/why the film industry struggles with tracking their emissions. This episode refers to the following works and companies: Earth Angel. Jennifer Sandoval (she/her) is sustainability production specialist based in Vancouver, Canada. Nadine Reumer (she/her) is an actress and producer based in Amsterdam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poppy Mason-Watts (she/her) is the Amsterdam-based, Chief Growth & Impact Officer at "Waterbear Network." WaterBear is a free interactive multimedia platform that allows you to watch inspirational and award-winning content, interact with hundreds of nonprofits, and take action instantly to improve our future on this planet. She leads and shapes the strategy for all impact and growth scopes across WaterBear’s community, alongside building the active user base. As one of three company directors and part of the founding team, Poppy works with the senior global leadership team to oversee operations, company culture, investor relations, capital raising and scaling the team. She is also a board member at the UN Global Compact Network Netherlands with a mission "to mobilize a movement of responsible companies and stakeholders to create the world we want." In this episode, Poppy and Nadine talk about Waterbear's aim to leverage the power of entertainment to provoke positive action. Poppy talks about how the company has continued to develop as a start-up and how it creates space for bigger brands to invest in impact and new work. Poppy’s opens up about her view on decentralizing production models and incentivizing impact metrics. This episode refers to the following works and companies: Waterbear Network, LinkedIn and Instagram. Poppy's rant on LinkedIn can be found here. Poppy Mason-Watts (she/her) is the chief growth and impact officer of Waterbear Network; a marketing and communications professional based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Nadine Reumer (she/her) is an actress and producer based in Amsterdam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruno Olmedo Quiroga (he/they) is a Miami-based, culture and technology strategist from Cochabamba, Bolivia. He is a founding partner of Maybe Ventures; a boutique design and strategy consulting firm focused on regenerative business; he is the founder of Pixiesmith, a gender fluid fashion company designed to die from the beginning; and he's a Product Researcher, Designer, and Strategist at the financial tech company Plaid. Here, he speaks to us about his experience in a fourth role he holds: Director of Strategy at Good Energy Stories (an entertainment consultancy for the age of climate change.) Bruno has guest lectured at Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Tufts, and universities across Latin America. His work has been featured at SXSL, the MIT Media Lab, and publications such as Fast Company. In his free time, Bruno dances with fire at music festivals across Southern California.  Good Energy Stories is a non-profit story consultancy for the age of climate change. They support TV and film creators in telling wildly entertaining stories that honestly reflect the world we live in now—a world that’s in a climate crisis. Good Energy provides consulting services, a playbook, research, and workshops. You can follow them on Instagram @goodenergystory. In this episode, Bruno talks about the career heartbreak that led them to finding Good Energy. He breaks down the company’s mission, vision, and offered pillars. Host Nadine and Bruno talk about what Bruno’s role of “Director of Strategy” entails and extensively breakdown the Pace Layering Framework: which based on recognizing that different parts of “the organization” change at different rates. They discuss GE’s case studies, designed targeted interventions, and their presence at this year's COP28. This episode refers to the following works and companies: Good Energy Stories, the Playbook, The Pace Layering Framework. Parasite, A Quiet Place, Wall-E, How To Blow Up a Pipeline, Big Little Lies. Bruno Olmedo Quiroga (he/they) is the director of strategy at "Good Energy Stories"; a culture & technology strategist based in Miami, FL, USA. Nadine Reumer (she/her) is an actress and producer based in Amsterdam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aishah-Nyeta Brown (she/her) is a storyteller, creative, researcher, and advocate for vulnerable populations. She holds a B.A. in Climate Change and Society From George Mason University, a fine arts degree, and was part of the inaugural and prestigious cohort of the Global Sustainability Scholars. She has been studying climate change since the age of 17 and studied briefly at the University of Pretoria in South Africa while exploring geospatial technologies. Aishah-Nyeta hopes to creatively bring awareness of environmental injustices to the world with the knowledge and literacy of sustainability. Using her musical and fine arts background as a springboard, Brown has a knack for innovation in the climate change field, which requires a transdisciplinary understanding of the world. She is diligent in making a global impact on communities and how they learn about our changing climate—amplified through her work as a Gen-Z advisor for the Climate Mental Health Network. Good Energy Stories is a non-profit story consultancy for the age of climate change. They support TV and film creators in telling wildly entertaining stories that honestly reflect the world we live in now—a world that’s in a climate crisis. Good Energy provides consulting services, a playbook, research, and workshops. You can follow them on Instagram @goodenergystory. In this episode, you’ll get to know Aishah-Nyeta’s journey towards the intersectional work that she does today. We talk about the power of narrative, and how her multitude of passions manifest into the roles she holds today. We discuss her work with the Climate Mental Health Network, how to place a climate lens on new work, and what she brings to Good Energy Stories. Please note: since our conversation last year, Aishah-Nyeta has moved up in the company from Climate Lens Fellow to also now Social Media Manager.  This episode refers to the following works and companies: Good Energy Stories, the Library of Experts, Climate Mental Health Network. Aishah-Nyeta Brown (she/her) is a creative storyteller, climate and disability advocate based in Blue Ridge, Virginia, USA. @aishah_nyeta Nadine Reumer (she/her) is an actress and producer based in Amsterdam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the third season of IN HER LENS, a podcast all about the making of film and television: centering underrepresented perspectives. In this season, host Nadine Reumer is delving into the intersection of filmmaking and the climate crisis. Every week, Nadine welcomes a new guest working in this field; from CEO's to scholars, scientists to directors, producers to activists. Together, they will attempt to answer questions like: What is the carbon footprint of a film production? Is streaming media sustainable? Can film drive behavioral change? Are we listening to indigenous knowledge? When we are filming the world, are we also taking care of it? You can expect new episodes every Tuesday. To get notified about new drops, make sure to follow. Join the conversation on Instagram: @inherlenspodcast Produced and hosted by Nadine Reumer Managed by Kisha Canwood Illustrations by Lara Reumer Music by Daniela Viegener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kickstarting Season 2 of IN HER LENS with Ruthie Shatz. Born in Israel, Shatz is an award-winning executive producer, director, editor and writer. She is the founder, alongside her partner Adi Barash, of “Yulari Films." Shatz and Barash have made some of today’s most impactful documentaries including their Sundance debut “Garden”, “Diamonds and Rust”, and “The Collaborator and his Family.” They have exploded on the international stage with the astounding 2020 documentary series on Netflix "Lenox Hill." In this episode, Ruthie and Nadine talk about finding her passion for documentary and working/creating with her life partner Adi, about the making of “Garden" and being fully convicted and invested in your subject; they talk about the differences between television and film, between the States and Israel, finding the delicate balance between our human hat and filmmaker hat, the making of Lenox Hill, and capturing an erupting pandemic. Ruthie Shatz is an Israeli director, producer, editor and writer. She is the co-founder of Yulari Films. You can also follow her on Instagram and Twitter. 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melinda James is an Black and Thai cinematographer. Her work encompasses documentaries, narratives, installations, commercials, and music videos. Centering her work on women, QTBIPOC, and underrepresented communities- Melinda recently DP’ed and co-directed, “Oklahoma is Black,” a poetic portrait of Black life in Oklahoma City which was nominated for Best Documentary Short at BlackStar and DC Black film festivals. Melinda was included on a list of “Mind Blowing Cinematographers” by Emmy Rossum & Free The Work and is a member of the International Collective of Female Cinematographers. In this episode, Melinda and Nadine chat about her journey to the filmmaking world through her education in sociology and about the differences between big commercial jobs, music videos, and video installations. We talk about safeguarding energy, in times like these but always, and about her creating of a time capsule. In connection to her work in “Oklahoma is Black,” they talk about the importance of footage and archives on who lived and how. This episode refers to the works of David Attenborough and Clarice Lispector. Melinda James is a Thai and Black cinematographer from California, USA. You can check out her work on her website: www.melindajamesdp.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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elena Charbila, also known as Kid Moxie, is a Greek musician, composer, and actress. Under her musical moniker, she creates what can only be defined as cinematic electro pop. Elena’s music has been featured in multiple TV commercials, TV shows, and indie films. She composed the soundtrack to the new film ‘Not To Be Unpleasant, But We Need To Have A Serious Talk’ by Giorgos Georgopoulos. Released on Lakeshore Records, the soundtrack includes her cover of Alphaville’s “Big in Japan.” She created tracks for the action video game “Cyberpunk 2077” and her latest work No Island Temple Remix in collaboration with Die Arktekt is available now. In this episode, In this episode, Elena and Nadine talk about her finding artistic and personal freedom in music, they chat about how her process works and shifts per project and her fascination with building a bridge from this realm to another. They discuss the art of networking and the importance of being your own manager. In relation to this, Elena shares how she came to work with Angelo Badalamenti and David Lynch on the rework of “Mysteries of Love.”   All the music in this episode was kindly provided by Kid Moxie. The episode contains the following songs, in order of appearance: Slow Escape (from “Not To Be Unpleasant”), Jacqueline the Ripper (from “1888”), Closer Than Ever (from “Not To Be Unpleasant”), Bonsai (from “Not To Be Unpleasant”), No Island (remix with Die Arkitekt.)   Kid Moxie, Elena Charbila, is a Greek composer and actress based in California, USA. You can check out her work on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube.    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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geneva is a Brooklyn-based documentary filmmaker from Canada. Over her career, she’s brought her love for authentic storytelling to the documentary, commercial, and animation world. Her groundbreaking film UNSPOKEN follows the life of 14-year-old Emma Zurcher-Long as she challenges societal judgment surrounding autism. The film is co-directed by Emma- it’s stigma-breaking format is actively transforming the way society views autism. It’s currently available for educational distribution across North America through Video Project as well as KANOPY. Her most recent project, WOMXN, is a 12-part collaborative short documentary series designed to amplify the voices of the extraordinary everyday womxn. Geneva remotely directed the ADOBE | COMPLEX “When I See Myself” Collaborative Series (a 2021 Shorty Award Finalist) and the AUDIBLE | COMPLEX Campaign. In this episode, Geneva and Nadine take a deep dive into talking about the community that built her and the colorful teenage years that shaped her into who she is today. They talk about Geneva's questioning of all systems, and about saying yes to experiences that head your way. Geneva talks about her mission to share and manifest more joy, to uplift, and create real visibility. She talks about the pursuit for self advocacy in all aspects of her work, and shares about the magnificent Emma; how their collaboration created UNSPOKEN . Finally, they talk about her documentary series and podcast series WOMXN and Geneva’s journey to greater self love through it.   Geneva Peschka is a director and visual activist from Canada, based in Brooklyn, New York. You can check out her work on her website www.genevapeschka.com and on Vimeo. 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Economou is a composer and violinist from Long Island, New York, and currently based in Los Angeles. Her study in widely varying musical styles including classical, experimental, folk and rock- create her unique hybridized compositional voice. Her work in film scoring extends from drama to action to comedy. In 2015, she was chosen as one of six fellows for the Sundance Institute Composers Lab at Skywalker Ranch. She is the composer of the new Netflix TV series Jupiter’s Legacy, based on the comic series by Mark Millar. She has written the music for the Lionsgate/Starz series Step Up: High Water and the second season of Manhunt: Deadly Games. Stephanie scored two episodes of the Disney+ documentary series Marvel 616 and she is a long-time collaborator of Golden Globe-nominated composer, Harry Gregson-Williams. Together with him, she composed additional music on scores including Disney’s live-action re-make Mulan, directed by Niki Caro, Jon Turtletaub’s The Meg, Antoine Fuqua’s The Equalizer 2, Disney Nature’s Penguins, and Ridley Scott's Oscar-nominated film The Martian. Her music can also be heard in films The Zookeeper’s Wife, Live By Night, Catch-22, and Breath. In this episode, Stephanie and Nadine chat about her navigation through classical music and orchestral training to the film scoring world. They break down the steps of creating a score for a film and talk about contentious temp music, the differences between orchestration for live ensembles and electronic music, and prioritizing personal needs in a busy career. They extensively discuss her score for the new Netflix series Jupiter's Legacy. Finally, Stephanie shares about the Alliance for Women Composers and the need for visibility and inclusivity in the film composition world. This episode contains music kindly provided by Stephanie Economou and includes excerpts from the following tracks: "Jupiter's Legacy" from Jupiter's Legacy, "Centennial Park" from Manhunt: Deadly Games, and "Illumination" from Jupiter's Legacy. Stephanie Economou is a composer and violinist from Long Island, New York. You can check out her work on her website www.stephanieeconomou.com and on Spotify & YouTube. 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.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir is a film editor from Iceland. Elisabet is one of today’s most fought after and acclaimed editors. Starting as a cinematographer, Elisabet instead found her footing in the editing room and with her edit of the Icelandic film "Reykjavík Rotterdam" and it's remake "Contraband" made the transition to Hollywood. Her experiences in editing dance films, short documentaries, and TV shaped Elisabet up to today being one of the biggest action cinema editors. She is the editor of the "John Wick" (2014), "Atomic Blonde" (2015), and "Deadpool 2" (2018.) She's also edited comedies like "Playing with Fire" (2019), TV drama’s like the Icelandic “Trapped” (2015-) and independent cinema like the film “Between Heaven and Earth” (2019.) She edited the upcoming Netflix female assassin film “Kate” (2021) and Marvel’s "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" (2021.) In this episode, Elisabet and Nadine talk about her Icelandic roots and the WW2-army-barack-turned-movie theatre where she fell in love with cinema. They chat about the importance of people over product and the ultimate trait of pushing through fear. They talk about film editing in three parts- pre production, in production, and post production. Elisabet shares about how she edits big action sequences and the importance of collaboration with stunt teams in connection to her experiences on "John Wick" and "Atomic Blonde." She tells us about her health scare on "Deadpool 2" and about the life rules she carries with her into the editing room and every day life.  Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir is a film editor from Iceland. You can view her work nearly everywhere, like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO. You can follow her on Instagram and IMBD. 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.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.