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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, filmmaker Audrey Roloff describes (she/her) why she initially wanted to major in broadcast journalism, the differences between working with a big crew on music videos and herself on class projects, and how she became a character in her upcoming doc, Sifa. Finally, in today’s concluding thought, Edward talks about roadshow theatrical releases.
Guest Bio:
Audrey Roloff (she/her) is an editor and filmmaker from Columbia, Missouri. Currently, Audrey works as a production coordinator for Healium, a local virtual reality company and is the Missouri School of Journalism Student Council President. In her free time, she directs, edits, and produces freelance projects for local production companies, musicians such as Sifa Bohomora and Lauren Stokes, screenwriters, institutions, and fashion designers. Her first documentary that follows her friendship with Sifa, will premiere at the 2022 Stronger Than Fiction Film Festival, the annual showcase of thesis films from the respective year’s graduating class at MU’s Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism.
Time Codes:
1:25 - Audrey’s film upbringings and interest in Broadcast Journalism
6:30 - Audrey’s experiences with MU’s Doc-J Club
11:45 - Audrey’s work as a videographer with Helium and Terrapin Records
17:00 - Audrey explains her collaborative process with the company’s and clients’ vision
22:04 - Audrey’s entry into making music videos
26:03 - Audrey shares how she works with large crews and directing Hindsight
30:28 - Audrey shares her experiences working with Sifa Bohomora
34:38 - Audrey breaking down her narrative short debut Portrait of a Woman Unknown
40:57 - Audrey discussing her upcoming documentary Sifa (working title: Blinded Faith)
44:51 - Audrey becoming a character in Sifa
49:16 - Audrey examining the racial dynamics in Sifa
53:53 - Audrey’s recommendation: Feels Good Man
56:19 - Edward adding some context to the racial dynamic question that was not properly inserted during the interview
57:40 - Concluding Thought: Edward discussing the roadshow theatrical release
Episode Notes:
Audrey’s work with Terrapin Records
Audrey works on Sifa’s Music Videos Moon Villa and Tiny
Lauren Stokes’ music videos Hindsight and Rom Com
Guest Bio:
Audrey Roloff (she/her) is an editor and filmmaker from Columbia, Missouri. Currently, Audrey works as a production coordinator for Healium, a local virtual reality company and is the Missouri School of Journalism Student Council President. In her free time, she directs, edits, and produces freelance projects for local production companies, musicians such as Sifa Bohomora and Lauren Stokes, screenwriters, institutions, and fashion designers. Her first documentary that follows her friendship with Sifa, will premiere at the 2022 Stronger Than Fiction Film Festival, the annual showcase of thesis films from the respective year’s graduating class at MU’s Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism.
Time Codes:
1:25 - Audrey’s film upbringings and interest in Broadcast Journalism
6:30 - Audrey’s experiences with MU’s Doc-J Club
11:45 - Audrey’s work as a videographer with Helium and Terrapin Records
17:00 - Audrey explains her collaborative process with the company’s and clients’ vision
22:04 - Audrey’s entry into making music videos
26:03 - Audrey shares how she works with large crews and directing Hindsight
30:28 - Audrey shares her experiences working with Sifa Bohomora
34:38 - Audrey breaking down her narrative short debut Portrait of a Woman Unknown
40:57 - Audrey discussing her upcoming documentary Sifa (working title: Blinded Faith)
44:51 - Audrey becoming a character in Sifa
49:16 - Audrey examining the racial dynamics in Sifa
53:53 - Audrey’s recommendation: Feels Good Man
56:19 - Edward adding some context to the racial dynamic question that was not properly inserted during the interview
57:40 - Concluding Thought: Edward discussing the roadshow theatrical release
Episode Notes:
Audrey’s work with Terrapin Records
Audrey works on Sifa’s Music Videos Moon Villa and Tiny
Lauren Stokes’ music videos Hindsight and Rom Com
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