NYWIFT Blog

Meet the New NYWIFT Member: Rita Damirón

On the move. Roll sound. Interview Take 1. Welcome to NYWIFT, Rita Damirón! Rita is a producer and director who has worked in various areas of production from news to animation to documentaries to post-production. She is a founding team member of Cheddar and was a lead producer for MSNBC’s Leguizamo Does America. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she’s passionate about creating strategic media content for Latinos. Read our full interview with Rita to learn more about her career journey, what makes a great producer, and her advice for creatives pursuing their passions.

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Terry’s Picks: #FreeTheBid, Aging Out, Female Veterans

#FreeTheBid: As part of a new #FreeTheBid pledge, some of the major ad agencies have promised to include at least one woman director in every bid put forward for ad campaigns. Aging Out: A new California law will force IMDB to take down actor’s ages (on the actor’s request only). This is a great step...

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