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Testimonials

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Working with Nicola as a filmmaker adds an often overlooked dimension to the process of activism. The dynamic between us is such that it invokes a sense of protected vulnerability. It opens up a doorway to connectedness and therefore empowers everyone who engages in the process to believe that they have a voice and that they are able to use that voice, it will be heard and they will be safe, protected and comforted. Which is all part of the journey to healing."

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Dr. Yansie Rolston 

Director

EFFICACY EVA

UK

"... you made me feel like I could touch her, that I could feel her, that I could know her."

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Dr. Juanita Cox Westmaas

Literary critic

AFROPOLITAN

UK

"Nicola brought her heart and energy to the field, "listening" to the vital community voices and bringing them to life on film. The ease with which she became part of the team (fundraising and programme) allowed her to capture the intention for the body of work she produced. She demonstrated flexibility and willingness to drive the production from the perspective of the community "voice". Her great enthusiasm and commitment was unparalleled ... I recommend Nicola without hesitation." 

Desta Lakew

Director for Partnerships, Africa

AMREF HEALTH AFRICA 

Kenya

"I had no idea how much work it was to get people to share their stories - in a terribly short amount of time, you were able to do this with our fans. You are fast in your post-production which I'm also learning is very important in production.

You do understand the area of capturing human-interest stories ... helping us to create a backbone for our case studies, willing to share your creative ideas, warm and with a great sense of humor." 

        

                                                                                                                                                              Joyce Wanjeri, 

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                                                                                                      WELL TOLD STORY,

Kenya 

"Nicola ... is flexible but determined; she is professional and has lots of empathy for the people she filmed with as well as us as the client... and we hope to continue working with her."                                                      

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Huib Cornielje

Director,

                                                                                                   ENABLEMENT LTD,

The Netherlands

"We often talk at Migrants organise about the narrow frame journalists want to portray our members. Your ethical and fresh approach is striking."                                                     

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Ffion Evans, she/her, Communications Organiser

MIGRANTS ORGANISE

UK

"A brave, brilliant, tragic, horrific, unexpectedly hilarious, superbly succinct short film on not only the taboo subject of FGM but of a woman's relationship and understanding of her vagina. Open and breathtakingly honest. We loved the intimacy created by the close-up shots of Becky's face while talking. She was a completely endearing subject. A fantastically original presentation of a life affected by FGM/C."

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Felicity Beckett and Kavita Puri

Judges 

WOMEN OVER FIFTY FILM FESTIVAL 2020 (WOFFF)

UK

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