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Meet the New NYWIFT Member: Louisa Brown
Welcome to NYWIFT, Louisa Brown! Blogger Marchelle Thurman had the pleasure of interviewing Louisa Brown. She is a storyteller, connector, and unapologetic champion of underrepresented voices in film and media. At Urbanworld Film Festival, she builds bridges between artists, audiences, and cultural institutions, creating moments that matter. She’s a founding member of M.A.D.E., where she produces the award-winning MADE Talks series, celebrating Black creativity and bold ideas. Her own films, including Family Time and Mila and Mimi Too, have won Lionsgate recognition and festival accolades. In addition, she has collaborated on various projects, headed initiatives for commercial brands, and serves on the management team for musical artist Laila! Louisa brings heart, humor, and a global perspective to everything she does.
Meet the New NYWIFT Member: Nancy Pasquariello
Welcome to NYWIFT, Nancy Pasquariello! Nancy is a multifaceted creative with a passion for storytelling. Her background as a professional chef, writer, and filmmaker is a display of her insatiable desire to explore and create. Inspired by the potential that film has to change perspectives and impact lives, Nancy strives to channel her creative energy into the kinds of projects that carry this influence. Nancy’s artistic mediums are often put in conversation with one another during her creative process. Her unique perspective shines through in every project she pursues as a result of her distinct artistic background. In our interview, Nancy discusses her passions and the origins of her creative inspiration.
Meet the New NYWIFT Member: Gabriela Coronel
Welcome to NYWIFT, Gabriela Coronel! Gabriela Coronel is an up-and-coming filmmaker and visual artist who recently graduated from Ithaca College. Driven and inspired by the diversity of the human experience, Gabriela tells stories through various mediums. Her talent and vision has been appreciated by the likes of Westchester Magazine and Tiny Studios, where she worked on a variety of creative projects and events. Gabriela strives to push herself creatively. She draws from her personal experiences throughout each project she pursues, allowing her to continuously explore new ideas and challenge old ones. In our interview, Gabriela discusses her background and the origins of her creative inspiration.
Meet the New NYWIFT Member: Joy Jorgensen
Welcome to NYWIFT, Joy Jorgensen! I had the pleasure of interviewing Joy, the powerhouse producer and founder of Killjoy Films. Joy has built a space where filmmakers with bold, distinct voices can take creative risks while still building sustainable careers. With films like We Strangers (SXSW 2024), Runner (TIFF 2022), and Homebody (Outfest 2021), Joy has carved out an incredible path in independent film. A Sundance and Rotterdam Producing Fellow and adjunct professor at NYU Tisch Graduate Film, she splits her time between Berlin and New York, continuing to nurture the next generation of fearless storytellers.
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