Making QUEENS: a conversation with Producer/Showrunner Vanessa Berlowitz

The Heart Of Show Business With Alexia Melocchi

My guest today is Vanessa Berlowitz, executive producer and founder of Wildstar Films, and the docuseries QUEENS currently airing on NAT GEO and DISNEY + where tales of female animals ruling their realms parallel the strides made by women behind the camera. Vanessa shares her experiences from the four-year filming odyssey, revealing the stark realities of climate change and the emotional sagas of the matriarchs in the animal Kingdom. The episode is a testament to the industry's evolving landscape, where luminaries such as cinematographers Justine Evans and Sophie Darlington not only lead but also mentor the emerging generation of diverse female talent behind the lens.
Where storytelling meets conservation, this episode is a chorus of voices advocating for the unsung heroines of the wild. It's a celebration of the indomitable spirit of women like Tanya Escobar and the Lionesses patrol group in Kenya, whose steadfast efforts in wildlife protection are brought to the fore. Adding to the symphony, the esteemed Angela Bassett lends her voice and vision to "Queens," championing the essence of diversity and female strength.
We share invaluable insights for aspirant filmmakers on weaving genuine wildlife experiences into compelling narratives and urge listeners to partake in the global conservation dialogue through informed choices. Tune in for an episode that not only spotlights a groundbreaking series but also serves as a clarion call to support the creators and guardians of our natural world.
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1. Making QUEENS: a conversation with Producer/Showrunner Vanessa Berlowitz (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Female Filmmakers in Wildlife (00:00:04)

3. Empowering Women and Wildlife Conservation (00:12:29)

4. Promoting "Queens" Series on Nat Geo" (00:23:58)