Beyond The Chameleon

Ella Jarman-Pinto
  • 5.0 (24)
  • TV & FILM

Conversations on Belonging in the Creative Media Industries. Join composer Ella Jarman-Pinto as she talks to TV and Film industry professionals about how feelings of belonging vs fitting in can be the key to improving inclusivity both behind and in front of the screen.

  1. 12/04/2022

    Meena Ayittey - Micro-aggresions, Voices & Action

    Date/Episode: S2E8 - Meena Ayittey Title: Microaggressions, Voices & Action Description: Ella and Meena deepen their brand new connection as they recognise the consequences of living with micro-aggression and discover ways forward Bio: Meena Ayittey is an award winning film director. From and based in London, her fascination with stories and human nature started from an early age. Through writing stories and making films she has developed a passion for providing a voice to marginalised communities and the voices those who often go unheard. It is this passion that has been a driving force in her work with subjects ranging from domestic abuse, mental health and race. Her Recent Docu series collaboration Panasonic focuses on dispelling the myths and stereotypes that many African women face. with Her 2020 Black Lives Matter film ‘Mama’ made in response to the murder of George Floyd, earned her several accolades including a nods at Ciclope and awards at AICP, The Webbys, OnePointFour to name a few. Show Notes: The joy of recognised voices The drive behind the work Meena's film - All the little things Microaggressions the mental arithmetic of action belonging and lived experiences 10 steps Mentioned in this episode: https://www.meenamachina.com/all-the-little-things Listen to the show Apple - https://apple.co/3tu2E6A Spotify - https://spoti.fi/33FiobY Google - https://buff.ly/3nAOnRO   Mentioned in this episode: https://www.meenamachina.com/all-the-little-things   Find Cerrita: www.meenamachina.com https://twitter.com/meena_machina https://www.instagram.com/meena_machina/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/meenaayittey   This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

    42 min

  2. 05/04/2022

    Cerrita Smith - Self-definition & Claiming Space

    Episode: S2 Ep7 – Cerrita Smith – self-definition and claiming space Description: This week Ella chats with old friend Cerrita Smith and explore the boundaries of curiosity, appropriation and the joy of music Cerrita at a glance: Cerrita is a Music Therapist, Musician and Tutor and consultant. She has explored the developmental benefits of music both nationally and internationally and is a proud Northerner. Show Notes: How we met What brings joy Composer diversity Music and cultural appropriation What is music therapy Otherness Internal bias Curiosity 10 questions Advice for those 10 steps behind you Listen to the show Apple - https://apple.co/3tu2E6A Spotify - https://spoti.fi/33FiobY Google - https://buff.ly/3nAOnRO Mentioned in this episode:   Find Cerrita: www.wecync.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cerrita-s-b3608255/ https://twitter.com/CSmithMT   Who is Cerrita Smith? Cerrita is a Music Therapist, Musician, Tutor and Organisational Consultant.  She has worked as a music therapist in inpatient mental health hospitals within the NHS for 10 years. She also works in private practice with children, who have experienced developmental trauma (primarily with adopted children) and their families. She has presented her work nationally and internationally and her work has been published in a number of journals. In 2017 and 2018 Cerrita worked in Rwanda, in East Africa, with Music as Therapy International, where she up a music project to support teachers to use music to support educational goals and to develop strategies to support children with additional educational needs.  This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

    1h 5m

  3. 08/03/2022

    John R Wilkinson – Empathy, Anger & Getting it Wrong

    Episode: S2 Ep5 – John R Wilkinson – Empathy, Anger & Getting it Wrong Description: In this episode Ella catches up with  emerging theatre director John R Wilkinson and shares thoughts on dealing with others perceptions of your most obvious traits amongst other things. John at a glance: John is a disabled theatre director who has worked with The National Theatre, the Young Vic and has a passion for dramaturgy Show Notes: audio books who is John r Wilkinson - the role of a director and dramaturg mediating allowing for communication errors diversity or platforming empathy listening when angry questions that shouldn't be asked getting it wrong the ten step question Find John: https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/john-r-wilkinson https://twitter.com/johnrwilkinson1 Who is John R Wilkinson?  John is the tenth recipient of the Genesis Future Directors Award at the Young Vic. He trained on the National Theatre Directors’ Course and is currently undertaking research into new work and touring companies with English Touring Theatre, Wise Children, Stockroom and the Royal Court, as part of Arts Council England’s Developing Your Creative Practice. Direction: Mugabe, My Dad and Me (York Theatre Royal, English Touring Theatre, Audible.com), Bear Shaped and Amazing (Tutti Frutti Productions), Pink Skies… Vinny’s Delight (Manchester Royal Exchange), Hello and Goodbye, Swallows and Amazons, Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down (York Theatre Royal), Talking Heads (co-directed with James Brining and Amy Leach, Leeds Playhouse), Winter (Young Vic). Associate Direction: NT Connections 2020-21 (National Theatre), Sunshine on Leith (Leeds Playhouse – UK Tour). He is a Trustee of Stage Directors UK, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Pilot Theatre and Middle Child.   Learn more about Ella - https://www.ellajarmanpinto.com/ This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

    1h 3m

  4. 01/03/2022

    Keely Liles - Pleasure, becoming & Self

    S2 Ep5 – Keeley Liles – Pleasure, Becoming and Self In this episode Ella and Keeley share the joy of working together and explore what it takes to become more yourself Keeley at a glance: A filmmaker, photographer and teaching artist. Keeley is working on herself and created the Embrace your pleasure documentary - https://www.embraceyourpleasurefilm.com/ Show Notes: the essence of self pleasure the art of filmmaking Loving it when a plan comes together. the joy of directing stepping into your power defining the standards that denote belonging the work of becoming 10 step question   Find Keeley: https://lovelightmedia.mypixieset.com https://www.instagram.com/lovelight_media/ https://www.facebook.com/LovelightMediaLLC/   Learn more about Ella - https://www.ellajarmanpinto.com/ This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

    53 min

  5. 22/02/2022

    Ndrika Anyika - Inclusivity, Boundaries & Collaboration

    Episode: S2 Ep4 – Ndrika Anyika– Inclusivity, Boundaries & Collaboration Description:  In this episode Ndrika and Ella bond over what brings them joy, creating inclusivity and boundaries Ndrika at a glance: She/Her Ndrika is a full time filmmaker who has worked with the BBC and BFI among others and is passionate about telling the stories of the misrepresented. Show Notes: What is a DOP? The joy of collaboration creating an inclusive environment the importance of boundaries and overwork, paid what your worth how is increased inclusivity changing things working with others money 10 steps question Listen to the show Apple - https://apple.co/3tu2E6A Spotify - https://spoti.fi/33FiobY Google - https://buff.ly/3nAOnRO Find Ndrika: http://ndrika.com/ https://twitter.com/NdrikaAnyika https://www.instagram.com/ndrikaanyika/ https://vimeo.com/ndrika   Learn more about Ella - https://www.ellajarmanpinto.com/ This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

    1h 2m

  6. 08/02/2022

    Intimacy, Consent & safeguarding with Rufai Ajala

    In this episode Ella touches base with Rufai “Roo” Ajala and explores the world of Intimacy Coordination, Roo’s journey into it and the lessons for our wider culture "Please note that this conversation explores personal experiences of sexual violence and emotional abuse, as well as the healing journeys of survivors. Below is information in the liner notes about trusted UK organisations who can support you if you have experienced violence - and please know that you are not alone. https://mindlinetrans.org.uk https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.safeline.org.uk https://www.mankind.org.uk https://www.refuge.org.uk https://www.womensaid.org.uk https://rapecrisis.org.uk https://lgbt.foundation   Rufai at a glance: They/Them Rufai has journeyed from troubled beginnings and in an epic journey of self-discovery and healing from trauma, is now a cinematographer and lighting technician and a trained Intimacy Coordinator. They have a passion for safeguarding especially as it pertains to Queer Trans and Non-Binary Gender people of colour   Show Notes: The dichotomy of finding joy in your work Mitigating harm Making peace with yourself Bitterness and anger An unexpected route into the industry – from troubled youth, to industry professional and Intimacy coordination Healing through the work & support Safeguarding & vulnerability on set Mechanics of IC Boundaries – Belonging to yourself To kiss or not to kiss – permissions & consents The 10 step question Listen to the show Apple - https://apple.co/3tu2E6A Spotify - https://spoti.fi/33FiobY Google - https://buff.ly/3nAOnRO   Find Rufai: http://intimacyconsultancy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rufaiajala/ https://www.instagram.com/intimacywithroo https://rufaiajala.com/ Learn more about Ella - https://www.ellajarmanpinto.com/ This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

    48 min

  7. 01/02/2022

    Caitlin McNamara - Self definition & Claiming Space

    Episode: S2 Ep2 – Caitlin McNamara – self-definition and claiming space Description: This week Ella chats with the incredibly versatile writer and campaigner Caitlin McNamara. They explore their perspectives on privilege, belonging, societal value and knowing your worth.   Caitlin at a glance: Caitlin is currently writing her first radio documentary (airing on BBC Radio 4 in April 2022), working as Director of Jude Kelly Studios, and campaigning on legal reform to better prosecute gender-based violence.   Show Notes: The mundanity of joy the limitations of self labelling  work denoting societal value Belonging, Privilege and claiming your space Cynicism, belonging in a female space and Woman of the year award money, women, finance & knowing your worth Activism and Money Quotas Advice for those 10 steps behind you Mentioned in this episode: https://www.judekellystudio.com/ The Body is not an Apology Find Caitlyn: www.caitlinmaymcnamara.com https://www.instagram.com/caitlinmaymcnamara This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

    1h 6m

  8. 25/01/2022

    Nomi Abadi - Abuse, Harrasment & Speaking Up

    In the first episode of Season 2 Ella chats with Nomi Abadi about abuse, experiences of harassment in the workplace. They cover themes of trauma survival and the importance and difficulty of speaking up. Show Notes The joy kids bring to inspiring work & working as a female composer with kids Being a female composer The Female Composer Safety League and the sadness of its necessity. Surviving trauma and harassment in the workplace The dynamics and consequences of disbelieving women The mechanics of and responses to predation Speaking out The Nory Keytar The 10 step Question   Bio Nomi is a Grammy®-nominated virtuoso pianist, singer, composer, activist, and inventor of the NORY® double keytar, She toured and performed as a guest soloist around the world as a child prodigy As a composer, Nomi has made music for over a dozen films and video games in America and Europe As a trauma survivor, Nomi formed the Female Composer Safety League, a nonprofit focused on creating safety and equality for composers of disenfranchised genders and race in the audio industry. In late 2019, Nomi made her debut as a writer and director of the film, Roadkill, which she starred in.   Find Nomi - https://nomiabadi.com/ For more information about working with Ella as a composer, or to be featured on the podcast, visit www.ellajarman-pinto.co.uk. This podcast was produced by RogueSpirit Productions - message to see how they can help you produce your podcast - david@roguespirit.co.uk

    1h 6m
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Conversations on Belonging in the Creative Media Industries. Join composer Ella Jarman-Pinto as she talks to TV and Film industry professionals about how feelings of belonging vs fitting in can be the key to improving inclusivity both behind and in front of the screen.

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  • Creator
    Ella Jarman-Pinto
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ℗ © Ella Jarman-Pinto 2020
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    Beyond The Chameleon

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