Storylines

By: Executive Producers: Elise Graham Ava Karvonen Samantha Quantz Theresa Wynnyk; Senior Producer: Sheena Rossiter; Associate Producer: Shayna Giles; Host: Sheena Rossiter; Audio Technician: Sheena Rossiter; Social Media Coordinator: Shayna Giles; Original Storylines theme composed by Aaron Macri and Laura Raboud; Produced with support from Alberta's Ministry of Culture Multiculturalism and Status of Women. Special thanks to FAVA for its support on this production.
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  • Summary

  • 'Storylines' is Women in Film and Television Alberta's inaugural podcast. Join your host, Sheena Rossiter, every week as we highlight some of the most successful women in film and television from in front of and behind the camera. Subscribe now to get all 15 weekly episodes wherever you get your podcasts. 'Storylines' will launch March 9, 2020 and runs until June 15, 2020.
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Episodes
  • Bonus Episode: Documentary Dynamo Dawn Porter

    Bonus Episode: Documentary Dynamo Dawn Porter
    Jul 13 2020


    Season 1, Bonus Episode 6

    Bonus Episode: Documentary Dynamo Dawn Porter

    In this bonus episode of Storylines, we hear from award-winning documentary producer Dawn Porter, known for films like Spies of Mississippi and Gideon’s Army. 


    One of Dawn’s most recent projects is the critically-acclaimed four-hour Netflix original series Bobby Kennedy for President, which was released in 2018 and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. 


    And Dawn is currently directing and executive producing an Apple TV multi-part documentary series with Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry that focuses on mental illness and wellbeing. Her most recent film, John Lewis: Good Trouble, documents 60 years of civil rights activist John Lewis’ life.


    Here's part of her interview from the NYWIFT podcast Women Crush Wednesdays, hosted by Leah Curney and Janine McGoldrick. 


    In this episode:


    We hear one of Dawn’s tips for starting out in the industry, the power of film, and the importance of finding your own style.

    Links:

    • Women Crush Wednesdays
    • NYWIFT
    • Dawn Porter Director of John Lewis: Good Trouble & WCW Spotlight Member Meissa Hampton
    • John Lewis: Good Trouble 
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    4 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Orange is the New Black's Alysia Reiner

    Bonus Episode: Orange is the New Black's Alysia Reiner
    Jul 6 2020

    Bonus Episode: Orange is the New Black’s Alysia Reiner

    In this bonus episode of Storylines, we hear from actor and producer Alysia Reiner, known for her role as warden Fig in Orange is the New Black. Alysia’s interview is part of the NYWIFT podcast Women Crush Wednesdays, hosted by Leah Curney and Janine McGoldrick.

    In this episode:

    We hear about what it’s like to transition from actor to producer, falling in love with the artistic potential of film, and telling women’s stories on screen.

    Links

    • Women Crush Wednesdays
    • NYWIFT
    • Alysia Reiner talks Orange is The New Black and her latest indie film EGG
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    5 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Riccie Johnson, A Make-up Artist by Mistake

    Bonus Episode: Riccie Johnson, A Make-up Artist by Mistake
    Jun 29 2020


    Season 1, Bonus Episode 4

    Bonus Episode: Riccie Johnson, a Make-up Artist by Mistake

    In this bonus episode of Storylines, we take a look into the world of make-up artistry with industry veteran Riccie Johnson. Riccie’s interview is part of the NYWIFT podcast Women Crush Wednesdays, hosted by Leah Curney and Janine McGoldrick. 


    In this episode:


    We hear about how Riccie got her surprising start in the industry, accepting new experiences, and what she’s learned from over 65 years of experience. 

    Links:

    • Women Crush Wednesdays
    • NYWIFT
    • Designing Women Gala 2019 honorees: Riccie Johnson and Shunika Terry
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    5 mins

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