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Mentors on the Mic: Your guide to pursuing a career in the Entertainment industryHampton Film Festival Filmmaker Roundtable - TORNADO, THE SOLACE OF SISTERHOOD, QUILTERS, EQUAL PLAY (Part 2)Presenting... Part 2 of my Filmmaker Roundtable at the Hampton International Film Festival.In this episode, we talk to the filmmaking teams of four short films. We delve into the process of creating their films and their experience at the festival.Including: Director Jack Kendrick and Producer Taylor Ervin for TORNADO: A struggling contractor risks his young sons’ wellbeing to cut a sweet deal. Director Geneva Peschka and Cinematographer Safiyah Chiniere for THE SOLACE OF SISTERHOOD: The Caramel Curves are an all-Black female biker crew in New Orleans that defies societal norms by embracing their mu...
2024-11-1129 min
Louisiana ConsideredNew Orleans motorcycle crew documentary highlights Black freedom; Cubs the Poet launches first national tourNew York’s Tribeca FIlm Festival saw the debut of The Solace of Sisterhood this past weekend. It’s a new documentary about an all-female motorcycle crew from New Orleans. The film shines a spotlight on the riders, known as the Caramel Curves, as they defy societal expectations, chase adventure and embrace personal freedom. For more on this film and the story behind this organization of riders, we spoke with one of the Caramel Curves co-founders, Shanika “Tru” Beatty and one of the film’s directors, Geneva Peschka.In New Orleans, art isn’t a hobby. It’s a...
2024-06-1724 min
In Love with the Process PodcastEP289 | What is it actually like to be a Documentarian? (w/ Geneva Peschka & Anna Andersen)Dive into another episode of the FUJIFILM CREATOR SERIES on IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS! Join hosts Mike Pecci, Anna Andersen, and Geneva Peschka as they unravel the journey behind their latest documentary film, "The Solace of Sisterhood." Explore the lives of the Caramel Curves, an all-Black female biker crew in New Orleans, challenging societal norms and embracing their true selves. In this episode, gain insights into the realities of living and working as documentary filmmakers, survival strategies, and the importance of creating films for the right reasons. Plus, a deep dive into the perception and value of creators in...
2024-01-161h 55
IN HER LENS14: Geneva Peschka on Community & "UNSPOKEN"Geneva is a Brooklyn-based documentary filmmaker from Canada. Over her career, she’s brought her love for authentic storytelling to the documentary, commercial, and animation world. Her groundbreaking film UNSPOKEN follows the life of 14-year-old Emma Zurcher-Long as she challenges societal judgment surrounding autism. The film is co-directed by Emma- it’s stigma-breaking format is actively transforming the way society views autism. It’s currently available for educational distribution across North America through Video Project as well as KANOPY. Her most recent project, WOMXN, is a 12-part collaborative short documentary series designed to amplify the voices of the extraordinary everyd...
2021-07-1257 min
The Mechanics of StorytellingDocumentaries with Geneva Peschka, WOMXN Documentary SeriesHow Geneva got into documentary-making (3:55)Why did you choose to be behind the camera as a documentarian instead of in front of the camera? (11:05)How the Womxn video and podcast documentary series came into being (13:30)Listen to first episode of Womxn Podcast (season 2) with Minnijean Brown-Trickey (20:05)How do you get your documentary subjects to bring out their moving or interesting stories? (28:00)Spiritual Question: Could you share the moment you stepped into your beauty, power, and greatness? (33:15) Geneva’s website: https://www.genevapeschka.com/Womxn Podcast: https://anchor.fm/geneva-peschkaWomxn Video Documentary Series: htt...
2021-04-2038 min
WOMXN21. AndraéaSeason 2 : This season is solely dedicated to highlighting, celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black Womxn. Each episode is in the womxn's own words, their narrative and without interruption.
Episode 9 : Andraéa
Director / Editor : Geneva Peschka
Music : Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
2021-01-2827 minWOMXN20. KamilahSeason 2 : This season is solely dedicated to highlighting, celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black Womxn. Each episode is in the womxn's own words, their narrative and without interruption.
Episode 8 : Kamilah
Director / Editor : Geneva Peschka
Music : Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
NOTE: This episode discussion includes topics around suicide, sexual abuse and assault.
2021-01-2048 minWOMXN19. MaryamSeason 2 : This season is solely dedicated to highlighting, celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black Womxn. Each episode is in the womxn's own words, their narrative and without interruption.
Episode 7 : Maryam
Director / Editor : Geneva Peschka
Music : Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
2021-01-0638 minWOMXN18. MarisaSeason 2 : This season is solely dedicated to highlighting, celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black Womxn. Each episode is in the womxn's own words, their narrative and without interruption.
Episode 6 : Marisa
**To support Marisa's work, you can make a Venmo donation at : @marisa-hall
Director / Editor : Geneva Peschka
Music : Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
2020-12-3036 min
Pink Among MenEP. 57: WAYS OF SEEING, DREAMING & CLOSING LOOPS with filmmaker Julia Ngeow!Julia 秀英 Ngeow is a filmmaker on the rise. An award-winning Australian film writer and director based in New York, who has created films across the globe, driven by a passion to uncover truth and cultivate empathy through storytelling. Creating documentaries, narrative films and commercials, she explores psychology, the physics of reality, with a focus on human vulnerability and interconnectedness. Julia has a background in STEM, graduating from a Bachelor of Biophysics (Neuroscience); and previously worked in cancer research at the Australian Cancer Council and Telethon Kids Institute. Many of Julia’s recent projects revolve around health, wellness and the enviro...
2020-12-2342 minWOMXN17. AtimaSeason 2 : This season is solely dedicated to highlighting, celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black Womxn. Each episode is in the womxn's own words, their narrative and without interruption.
Episode 5 : Atima
Director / Editor : Geneva Peschka
Music : Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
2020-12-0944 minWOMXN16. CatSeason 2 : This season is solely dedicated to highlighting, celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black Womxn. Each episode is in the womxn's own words, their narrative and without interruption.
Episode 4 : Cat
Director / Editor : Geneva Peschka
Music : Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
2020-12-0226 minWOMXN15. RhiannaSeason 2 : This season is solely dedicated to highlighting, celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black Womxn. Each episode is in the womxn's own words, their narrative and without interruption.
Episode 3 : Rhianna
Director / Editor : Geneva Peschka
Music : Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
2020-11-2638 minWOMXN14. BrittanySeason 2 : This season is solely dedicated to highlighting, celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black Womxn. Each episode is in the womxn's own words, their narrative and without interruption.
Episode 2 : Brittany
To help support Brittany's powerful and important film donation here : https://www.strange-bird.com/donate
Director / Editor : Geneva Peschka
Music : Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
2020-11-1846 minWOMXN13. MinnijeanSeason 2 : This season is solely dedicated to highlighting, celebrating and amplifying the voices of Black Womxn. Each episode is in the womxn's own words, their narrative and without interruption.
Episode 1 : Minnijean Brown Trickey
Disclaimer : This interview contains the use of sensitive language
Director / Editor : Geneva Peschka
Music : Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
2020-11-1156 minWOMXN12. ShayShay
CREW:
Director: Ushshi Rahman
Producer : Geneva Peschka
Editor: Kristie Ferriso
Sound Engineer: Dahkil Hausif
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1405 minWOMXN11. ElyseElyse
CREW:
Director / Producer : Geneva Peschka
Editor: Kristie Ferriso
Sound Engineer: Dahkil Hausif
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1404 minWOMXN10. NancyNancy
CREW:
Director / Editor : Kelly Teacher
Producer: Geneva Peschka
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1405 minWOMXN9. DeVanieDeVanie
CREW:
Director / Editor : Samantha Panger
Producer : Geneva Peschka
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1405 minWOMXN8. UshshiUshshi
CREW:
Director / Editor : Kelly Teacher
Producer : Geneva Peschka
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1405 minWOMXN7. VinnieceVinniece
CREW:
Director / Producer : Geneva Peschka
Editor: Amanda Madden
Sound: Vera Quispe
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1403 minWOMXN6. Super FrenchSuper French
CREW:
Director / Producer : Geneva Peschka
Editor: Amanda Madden
Sound: Paola Cossermelli Messina
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1404 minWOMXN5. AudreaAudrea
CREW:
Director / Producer : Geneva Peschka
Editor: Amanda Madden
Sound: Paola Cossermelli Messina
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1404 minWOMXN4. MoanaMoana
CREW:
Director / Producer : Geneva Peschka
Editor: Amanda Madden
Sound: Paola Cossermelli Messina
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1404 minWOMXN3. KristenKristen
CREW:
Director / Producer : Geneva Peschka
Editor: Amanda Madden
Sound: Paola Cossermelli Messina
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1403 minWOMXN2. YalyYaly
CREW:
Director / Producer : Geneva Peschka
Editor: Amanda Madden
Sound: Vera Quispe
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1403 minWOMXN1. ThereseTherese
CREW:
Director / Producer : Geneva Peschka
Editor: Amanda Madden
Sound: Paola Cossermelli Messina
Sound Engineer: Amanda Fuentes
Original Music : Sarah Lynch
Executive Producer : + Disrupter Productions
Executive Producer : Alexis Haut
2020-08-1205 min
The Live JournalEP42: "Extraordinary" Geneva PeschkaGeneva Peschka is a Reiki Healer, Director, Creative Producer and Content Producer based in Brooklyn, NY. For the past 10 years she has worked in the feature animation, commercial and documentary production world. She is most passionate about the power of human connection, sharing authentic stories and creating platforms to empower others. The collaborative documentary UNSPOKEN (Now available on Kanopy) marks her debut as director and producer. She recently released the empowering 12 part short documentary series entitled "WOMXN" that she directed and produced and has a feature documentary in development.A favorite non-negotiable self-care ritual or routine OR a favorite recipe or t...
2020-02-0248 min
Her Rules Radio245 Tell Your Story and Take Care Of YOU with Geneva PeschkaI made an Instagram post over last weekend applauding the landmark decision of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to pull back from royal life and do what’s right for them. I’ve taken the liberty to make Meghan’s name a past tense verb that means to value yourself enough to leave a situation in which your authentic self is not welcomed or wanted. Don’t we all need to be more like Meghan in making the power move to set rules and boundaries that work for us? Geneva Peschka is a director, creative producer, and incredib...
2020-01-2945 min
KinswomenGeneva Peschka - Expanding InclusionDocumentary filmmaker Geneva Peschka talks to Yseult and Hannah about her latest work. They discuss the broadening perspective she hopes to bring to the world of film and the ongoing dialogue around diversity.
2019-12-2300 min
Living From HappinessAutism Isn't What You Think It Is Happiness In Action July 25, 2018Remarkable 17-year-old Emma Zurcher-Long shares her powerful story of autism in a unique way. Emma communicates by typing on a keyboard, one letter at a time. She's joined by her mother, Ariane Zurcher, and documentary filmmakers Geneva Peschka and Julia Ngeow in this fascinating episode. Geneva, co-director and producer, and Julia, co-director and cinematographer, along with co-director Emma Zurcher-Long, created a beautiful documentary about Emma's world, called Unspoken. Come along with us in this fascinating, and illuminating conversation. Take Melanie's Happiness IQ quiz here ... it's fun, free, and informative....
2018-07-2628 min
Chats with Cat38| Geneva Peschka: The Importance of Storytelling and the Beauty of Human ConnectionCat chats with Geneva Peschka! She's the Community Manager for The Wing DUMBO and an amazing documentary filmmaker, producer, and content creator. She’s passionate about the power of human connection, sharing authentic stories, and creating platforms to empower others. Throughout our chat we discuss how she transitioned into documentary production after deciding to make a huge career pivot, the inspiration behind her deep desire to storytell, and the power of human connection.Guest InfoInstagram: @gnevaWebsite: http://www.genevapeschka.com/UNSPOKEN trailer: https://vimeo.com/194066655...
2018-05-2246 min