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Tenth Annual Festival

7:54 min
Documentary
Director: Josephine Boxwell
Producer: Laurie Nicholls

Winner of the Empowerment Award

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Josephine Boxwell, Director

Josephine Boxwell developed a passion for social issue documentary whilst completing a master’s degree in post-production editing. Specializing in social documentary editing for online distribution, she became interested in how the Internet could be utilized to tell local stories of global relevance.

In 2009, Josephine moved from her native England to Canada, and has worked as a freelance editor on a range of projects, including work for the Toronto-based non-profit organizations, Bikes Without Borders and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fun Canada.

Her documentary editing work encompasses a broad range of social issues including LGBT rights, oppressed youth and immigration.

Laurie Nicholls, Producer

Laurie graduated from the University of Sunderland in 2008 with a degree in media and photography. In 2009 she gained a Master’s degree with merit in producing film and television from the University of Bournemouth.

Laurie has a passion for current affairs and has worked as head of news for a local radio station in the UK. The respect she receives from everyone she works with is evidence of her dedication to the projects she undertakes.