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Award-winning journalist with two decades of audio, television and digital experience in live reporting, breaking news, investigative journalism, global diplomacy coverage and documentaries. Currently based in Berlin, Germany. Available for TV and radio live hits as well as packaged audio reports for news and current affairs programs/podcasts. In-person tape-syncs and double-enders are also possible barring COVID-19 restrictions. Experienced field producer/ fixer with a comprehensive list of freelance camera contacts in New York City (where I was based before moving to Germany). Background: For the past nine years, I have been the United Nations correspondent for CBC Radio Canada reporting in English and French on local and international stories for radio, television and the web. During that time I covered wide-ranging topics of international interest from the UN and greater New York area, such as the discord in the Security Council over the wars in Syria and Yemen, the accusations of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar, Whitney Houston’s funeral, the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., and attempts by local and federal officials to manage the COVID-19 outbreak. I began my career as a journalist in the CBC Montreal newsroom in 1998. Since then, I have held a number of positions with Canada’s public broadcaster including investigative reporter, assignment editor and current affairs radio show producer. I was also a volunteer media instructor in Rwanda (2007) and Ghana (2013).
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Learn Screenwriting By Creating Your Own IP to Adapt In Hollywood
Powell Robinson discusses his involvement in the production of 'Mr. Crocket', a film produced by the same company behind 'Appendage' for Hulu. The interview delves into the preproduction process, technical aspects of creating distinct visual worlds within the film, and the inspiration drawn from '90s dramas and horror films. Robinson highlights the use of specific lighting techniques and camera choices to achieve a retro aesthetic, and the collaboration with Circuit Bent TV for post-production effects. The film's vibrant color palette and its homage to classic films like 'Poltergeist' and 'The Matrix' are also explored.
Editing 'Música': A Non-Musical Musical
Melissa Kent shares her experience editing Rudy Mancuso's debut feature film, 'Música', which uniquely portrays synesthesia through creative transitions and rhythmic scenes. The film, based on a true story, diverges from typical musicals by integrating everyday sounds into complex rhythms. Kent highlights the collaborative process with Mancuso, emphasizing the film's distinctiveness and its positive reception by audiences and critics. The narrative underscores the importance of staying true to unique experiences, resulting in a film that resonates with viewers.
Land mines dislodged by Ukraine dam disaster pose new threat
Tulsa searches for mass graves from 1921 massacre that destroyed ‘Black Wall Street’
The article discusses the resumption of the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, where a white mob destroyed the African-American neighborhood known as 'Black Wall Street'. The excavation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was delayed due to the pandemic and gained attention when President Trump planned a rally there on Juneteenth. Mayor G.T. Bynum expressed commitment to uncovering the city's history and providing justice. The article recounts the events leading to the massacre and its aftermath, including unsuccessful lawsuits and the silence surrounding the incident for decades. It also highlights the work of the Greenwood Cultural Center and the ongoing resistance to acknowledging the massacre. The excavation team, led by historian Scott Ellsworth, is using ground-penetrating radar to locate potential mass graves, with the hope of providing answers and aiding in reparations efforts.
Trudeau faces another tough vote — Canada's bid for a UN Security Council seat
Canada's campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council is reportedly encountering difficulties, according to diplomats speaking with CBC News. The challenges are attributed to Canada's voting record in the UN General Assembly and the country's delayed entry into the competition for the council seat. The election, which is eight months away, is shaping up to be a tough vote for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, as they navigate the complex landscape of international diplomacy and seek to secure a position on the prestigious council.
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