FOCAL Awards 2023 Booklet

Celebrating years of the FOCAL International Awards

The Future of Production

Lies in The Past

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The FOCAL Awards 2023 Host, Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne is one of the UK’s top live acts, and one of the hardest working. As well as sell-out runs in Edinburgh and the West End, he is also frmly established himself on the international circuit. He regularly performs at Montreal’s Just For Laughs and in front of capacity audiences everywhere from Paris to Vegas to Sydney.

Ed’s confdent, afable conversational delivery charms audiences. His relaxed style disguises a sharp wit, and a mastery of the barbed comment. Whether railing against pop culture or politics, or observing life as a married man and father, Ed wins the crowd with his gentle-natured rants.

Mock the Week’s most frequent guest, Ed and his friend Dara O Briain have also travelled around South America in their Big Adventure for BBC Two. As well as appearing on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie to You?, and a whole host of panel shows, he’s also been a regular on the US talk show Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

Ed made his theatrical debut in Brian McAvera’s Kings of the Road. He has gone on to play a number of other roles in flm and television - though to many he is still remembered as the voice of Carphone Warehouse commercials.

FOCAL International Team

Mary Egan - Director of Operations

Adrienne Kuster - Social Media and Marketing Coordinator

FOCAL International Executive Council Members

Sandra Coelho, Gordon Craig, Bobby Dicks, Amanda Huntley, Chris Hulse, Ben Jones, Massimo Moretti, Raelene Rawlings, Vicky Turner, Chris Fossey, Jo Grifn, Elizabeth Klinck, Kay Page, David Seevers, Kate Grifths

Other Credits:

Video Editor: Nathan Leaman-Hill, R3store Studios

Programme Designer: Adrienne Kuster, FOCAL

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A message from FOCAL

Welcome to the 20th Annual FOCAL International Awards! Tonight, we celebrate two decades of excellence in screen culture. Since 2004, these awards have championed creativity, integrity, and sustainability in the industry. We honor the often-unrecognized talents of archive and preservation professionals, showcasing their invaluable contributions to the audio-visual landscape.

We’ve seen a surge in demand for archive-driven biographies and alternative narratives, with streaming giants like Netfix, Disney, and Amazon embracing the power of archive-based productions.

Beyond the awards, we foster the future of our industry through initiatives like FOCAL’s Mentoring Programme and the Student Jury Award for Most Inspiring Use of Archive. We thank our esteemed jurors for evaluating the exceptional submissions, highlighting the power of archival storytelling.

We express deep appreciation to our sponsors for their unwavering support, making this event possible. Tonight is a celebration of your work—the hours, commitment, and passion that bring our stories to life. Enjoy the night ahead, as we honor the best and brightest in our industry.

Mary Egan – Director of Operations

Adrienne Kuster – Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

Thank you to the Jurors

We would like to extend our gratitude to the jurors of this year, who consisted of industry practitioners, critics, and students. Their invaluable assistance in narrowing down submissions and selecting winners in the Production, Restoration, and Personnel categories has been carried out in a thorough and equitable manner.

Dora Ash Sakula, Morgane Barrier, Maddie Bates, Gemma Bell, Manon Berthet, Marie Berthon, Guillaume Boure, Jess Brown, Lou Burkart, Marie-Pierre Burquier, Jon Carey, Camille Carlier, Gonzalo Chacon-Mora, Kunal Chandra, Vanessa Christofers-Trinks, Josh Clark, Simon Clark, Jackie Clary, Kate Coe, Paul Collard, Caitlin Connelly, Nell Cunningham, Kalbir Dhillon, Adam Dunlop, Faye Efard, Raye Farr, Jane Fish, Sophie Fisher, Laure Fletcher, Molly Freeman, Daniel Glynn, Jo Grifths, Kate Grifths, Wifak Gueddana, Bérénice Hahn, Richard Higgins, Rosie Holliday, Alexander Hopkins, Marta Houske, Susanna Huber, Luna Jagger, Ben Jones, Francis Jones, Nathash Kappler, Fiona Kelly, Brandon Krajewski, Maxine Krawczyk, Eric Kulberg, Maya Labiadh, Kate Lingley, Charlotte Mackie, Archie Marshall, Shanice Martin, Janet McBride, Tess McNally-Watson, Lydia Meredith, Massimo Moretti, Susan Munns, Shane M O’Sullivan, Megan Owens, Elspeth Parsons, Monika Preischl, Sam Quinn, Raelene Rawlings, Conor Riley, Cathryn Riley, Valentina Rossetto, Katharine Round, Ellie Madeline Rowe, Fran Rowlatt-McCormick, Leila Saleh, Angela Saward, Clara Sebastiao, Lee Shoulders, Angela Spindler-Brown, Astrud Steehouder, Sandra Stoica, Jo Stones, Vicky Turner, Helen Upcraft, Hans Van den Berg, Eleanor Wass, Claire West, Cara Young

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The FOCAL International Lifetime Achievement Award 2023, Sue Malden

Sue Malden possesses nearly 50 years of diverse experience in audio-visual archive management, specializing in flm, video, radio, and photograph collections. She started her career as an assistant librarian at the BBC Film & Video library in 1973, gradually assuming various operational roles, including intake, cataloguing, selection, preservation, and research.

During her time at the BBC, Sue gained program-making experience and extensive knowledge of the organization’s history. She played a crucial role as a researcher on “Forty Years,” the frst BBC anniversary production comprising three hours of archive clips. This experience allowed her to understand broadcasting archive practices and the reasons behind the loss of numerous programs, making her an ideal candidate for the position of BBC Television Selector.

In 1978, Sue became the frstever BBC Television Selector and was responsible for designing and implementing the BBC’s television

selection/retention policy. She conducted an analysis of “Dr Who” productions to gain insights into television retention and rejection practices in the past.

From 1993 to 1996, Sue served as the Head of BBC Broadcast Archives within the Information & Archives department. In this role, she managed the entire library service and approximately 200 staf members. Sue achieved signifcant success in integrating various operations, such as photograph, flm, video, radio, and news, leading to valuable experience in change management and process re-engineering.

Throughout her career, Sue actively participated in international audio-visual archive management. She represented the BBC in FIAT/IFTA, where she chaired the Programming and Production Commission and became the Vice President.

Sue also served as the Corporate Afairs Manager for BBC Information & Archives, drafting and implementing major archive management policies and promoting the value of archive services within the BBC and beyond.

Beyond her work at the BBC, Sue pursued research projects and consultancy opportunities, sharing her knowledge and expertise with various organizations globally. She conducted training sessions, delivered guest lectures, and served as a consultant for institutions such as the British Library, Ballet Rambert, Al Jazeera, and the United Nations.

Sue’s dedication to archives led her to advocate for collaboration and recognition within the feld. She played a signifcant role in FOCAL International’s application to join the CCAAA, facilitating the promotion of audio-visual archives and their importance through UNESCO.

Currently, Sue serves as the chair of the board of trustees for MACE, the media Archive of Central England. Additionally, she remains involved with the British Entertainment History Project, advising on the management of the Oral History collection. Sue also provides guidance to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland regarding investments in the Irish cultural audiovisual archive.

Furthermore, Sue is a regular attendee at Dr. Who conventions, which she considers a testament to her enduring passion for her work and the media industry.

Best Archival Restoration & Preservation Project or Title

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This award acknowledges eforts to preserve and present the world’s media heritage through the careful adoption of contemporary technologies.

Apache Drums

Production Company: NBCUniversal

Archival Highlights: Universal Pictures announced in 2012 that they would preserve and restore their flm library for their Centennial celebration. Over 100 feature flms have been restored since then. The restoration of Apache Drums in 4K resolution involved collaboration with The Film Foundation and addressed issues with redness in the whites of the eyes. A black and white version was created, and modern digital restoration tools were used to clean up the picture and audio. Skilled technicians overcame all challenges in the process.

The Draughtsman’s Contract

Production Company: Dragon Post Production (Wales)

Archival Highlights: The flm, considered a signifcant British work of the past four decades, faced the risk of limited availability due to outdated flm formats. However, a remastering process utilizing director-approved 4K masters from the original negative ensured the preservation of its visually stunning qualities. This restoration is deemed crucial for safeguarding British cinema’s legacy.

Thamp̄

Production Company: L’Immagine Ritrovata Group

Archival Highlights: Aravindan Govindan was one of India’s most extraordinary flmmakers and a leading light of the New Indian Malayalam cinema of the 1970s and ‘80s. This flm takes part in the group of flms that mark the evolution of Malayalam New Wave cinema and is a landmark flm.

Pasolini’s Project

Production Company: L’Immagine Ritrovata Group

Archival Highlights: The Cineteca di Bologna celebrates the centenary of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s birth by showcasing his masterpieces in Italian cinemas through the Il Cinema Ritrovato al Cinema project. They also organize an exhibition, ‘Folgorazioni fgurative,’ along with conferences, debates, retrospectives, and publications dedicated to the poet-director. Despite being condemned during his lifetime, Pasolini is now recognized as an artist who foresaw cultural genocide.

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Best Use of Footage in a History Production

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Documentaries or docudramas dealing with historical issues, events or people with a duration less than 60 mins for an individual flm or per series episode.

Echoes of the North: Four Chapters in Time

“Echoes of the North: Four Chapters in Time” is a non-narrative flm showcasing archive clips from the late 19th to early 20th century. It explores northern life, including industries, wartime, festivals, and family outings. With new music by Neil Brand, performed by Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, the flm has four chapters: “Rebuild,” “Recharge,” “Remembrance,” and “Rejoice.”

Producer: Jonny Best (Yorkshire Silent Film Festival) | Editor: Andy Burns | Footage Archive Researchers: Bob Geoghegan, Geof Senior | Footage Archive

Producer: Graham Relton | Composer: Neil Brand | Archival Sources: Yorkshire and North East Film Archives, North West Film Archive, Archive Film Agency | Production Company: Yorkshire and North East Film Archive, Yorkshire Silent Film Festival, Neil Brand | Country of Production: United Kingdom

1979 The Year of the Islamist Revolution

In a tumultuous year, the Middle East witnessed the seismic Iranian Revolution, inspiring uprisings and political Islam’s rise. President Sadat’s peace endeavors and discontent in Saudi Arabia triggered events like the prolonged mosque occupation, Shia uprisings, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, paving the way for the emergence of al Qaeda and shaping perceptions of Islam.

Director: Jonathan Hacker | Producer: Jonathan Hacker | Footage Archive Producer/ Researchers: Mungo Drake, Diana Sedgwick, Alex Kandauroy, Raphael Lefevre | Archival Sources: AP, NBC, CBS, Getty Images, Reuters | Production Company: OR Media Ltd | Country of Production: United Kingdom

Normandie Will Not Sail Tonight (Normandie ne partira pas ce soir)

Normandie, France’s grand liner of 1932, turned to ashes in WWII. America was stunned. Amid paranoia, the wreck became a symbol of national dread. 80 years later, Normandie Will Not Sail Tonight reveals New York’s pre-war era, with Hitchcock, spies, and lingering conspiracy theories.

Director: Tal Zana | Producers: Julie Meigniez, Song Pham | Footage Archive Producer/ Researchers: Tal Zana, Julie Meigniez, Michael Dolan | Archival Sources: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Atelier des Archives, Gaumont-Pathé Archives, Lobster Films, French Lines & Cie | Production Company: Talweg | Country of Production: France

Meltdown: Three Mile Island

Meltdown tells the story (previously unexplored in documentary format) of three engineers who, in 1983, risked everything to blow the whistle about a looming nuclear apocalypse during the cleanup at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. Their actions, which cost the men their careers, likely spared the eastern seaboard from calamity.

Director: Kief Davidson | Producers: Carla Shamberg, Michael Shamberg, Kief Davidson, Dan Levinson, Robert Fernandez | Footage Archive Producer: Barbara Gregson | Archival Sources: Veritone, Getty, WHP, US Department of Energy, WITF Production Company: Moxie Pictures, MAS Production | Country of Production: United States

Best Use of Footage in a Music Production

Archive footage unveils music’s evolution, revealing its bond with socio-political contexts and transformative impact on society and culture.

Janet Jackson

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Janet Jackson’s intimate, fve-decade career is marked by tragedy, controversy, and success. Now at 55 and a new mother, she seeks answers, delving into her life.

Director: Benjamin Hirsch | Producers: Kevin Macdonald, Rick Murray, Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Brie Miranda Bryant | Footage Archive Producer/ Researchers: Hoe Swindells, Catalina Curbishley, Archie Carlisle, Gordon King, Sam Dwyer, Paul Bell, Camilla Wheeler | Archival Sources: JDJ Entertainment, CBS Media Ventures, BBC Motion Gallery / Getty Images, ABCNews Videosource, Universal Music Group | Production Company: Workerbee Documentary Films, AEC | Country of Production: United Kingdom, United States

God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines

“God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines” unveils Detroit’s pivotal role in creating Techno, a Black artist-led movement that revolutionized dance music, evolving into the lucrative global industry of EDM.

Director: Kristian R. Hill | Producer: Jennifer Washington | Footage Archive Producer/ Researcher: Nyeri Adolphus, Masha Mikhailova | Archival Sources: Retro Video, Inc. and Nathaniel Morris, Detroit Historical Society, Kinolibrary, Norman “Normski” Anderson, Bell Media | Production Company: Washington Hill Pictures, XTR | Country of Production: United States

Meet Me In The Bathroom

Immerse in NYC’s explosive music scene of the 2000s. “Meet Me in the Bathroom” unveils the romantic era of Rock’n’Roll through defning bands like The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol.

Directors: Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern | Producers: Sam Bridger, Vivienne Perry, Marisa Cliford, Thomas Benski, Danny Gabai, Suroosh Alvi, Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern | Footage Archive Producer/ Researcher: Wyatt Stone, James McDonald | Archival Sources: Nanci Sarrouf, Piper Ferguson, Andrew Einhorn, Joly Macfe, Patrick Daughters | Production Company: Pulse Films, XTR, Vice, Utopia, Universal | Country of Production: United States, United Kingdom

Nothing Compares

Sinead O’Connor’s journey: Bright star to global controversy. Betrayed by upbringing, she found solace in music. Her impact endures.

Director: Kathryn Ferguson | Executive Producers: John Reynolds, Charlotte Cook, Lesley McKimm, Lucy Pullin, Lisa Marie Russo | Produced By: Eleanor Emptage, Michael Mallie | Footage Archive Producer: Jo Stones | Archival Sources: RTE Archive, BBC Motion Gallery and NBC News archives (via Getty), Blue Raincoat, INA/Rapido, AP Archives | Production Company: SHOWTIME Documentary Films Presents, Tara Films and Ard Mhacha Productions Co-Production | Country of Production: United States, Ireland

Moonage Daydream

Moonage Daydream illuminates the life and genius of David Bowie, one of the most prolifc and infuential artists of our time.

Director: Brett Morgen | Producer: Brett Morgen | Footage Archive Producer: Jessica Berman-Bogdan | Archival Sources: The Bowie Estate, BBC, Canal +, Reelin in the Years, Getty Images | Production Company: Public Road Productions Inc. | Country of Production: United States

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Shouting Down Midnight

Women shared stories to support Senator Davis’ flibuster defending reproductive healthcare, activating citizens and making history in Texas.

Director: Gretchen Stoeltje | Producer: Richard Linklater | Footage Archive Producer: Susanne Mason | Archival Sources: The Texas Senate, The Texas Tribune, Dorothy Fadiman / Concentric Media, Amy Bench, Kind Motion Pictures | Production Company: TIME Studios, Day Zero, Sugar23, Mainstay, MSNBC Films | Country of Production: United States

La Generazione Perduta

Carlo Rivolta, a journalist in 1970s Italy, exposes the heroin epidemic, linking it to the decline of revolutionary movements. His voice represents a generation in crisis.

Director: Marco Turco | Producer: Francesco Virga | Footage Archive Producer/

Researchers: Marco Turco, Romilda Bofano, Laura Demetri | Archival Sources: Home Movies, Studio Azzurro, Radiotelevisione Svizzera, CSC - Archivio Nazionale Cinema D’Impresa, Istituto Luce Cinecittà | Production Company: MIR Cinematografca, Luce Cinecittà | Country of Production: Italy

Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story

Jimmy Savile, a famous British TV and radio personality, was revered and honored until his death, but later exposed as a prolifc sex ofender. A documentary explores how he deceived the nation.

Director: Rowan Deacon | Producer: Katie Hindley | Footage Archive Producer: Peter Scott | Archival Sources: BBC Motion Gallery / Getty Images, ITV Archive, Channel 4 / Screenocean, STV, Yorkshire Film Archive | Production Company: 72 Films | Country of Production: United Kingdom

The Princess

“The Princess” reframes the story of Princess Diana using archival material, depicting her life and public response while refecting society’s preoccupations.

Director: Ed Perkins | Producers: Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn | Footage Archive

Producer/ Researcher: Sam Dywer, Gordon King | Archival Sources: Getty (included BBC, ITN News, Sky News and NBC), ITV, AP Archive, Screenocean, ABC News | Production Company: Lightbox | Country of Production: United Kingdom

Fire of Love

Scientist lovers Katia and Maurice Kraft died exploring volcanoes, capturing explosive imagery in their pursuit of unraveling mysteries.

Director: Sara Dosa | Producers: Sara Dosa, Shane Boris, Ina Fichman | Footage Archive Producer: Nancy Marcotte | Archival Sources: Images de L’Est, l’INA, Sonuma, RTS, NBC Japanese Broadcaster | Production Company: National Geographic Documentary Films, Sandbox Films Production, Intuitive Pictures, Cottage M Production | Country of Production: United States

Best Use of Footage in a History Feature

Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis

In 1988, two gangsters rob a bank, hijack a bus with 32 passengers, and trigger a media frenzy. This documentary explores this event, exposing the dark side of news and crime.

Director: Volker Heise | Producer: Yan Schoenefeld | Footage Archive Producer/

Researchers: Janne Gärtner, Monika Preischl, Mona El-Bira | Archival Sources: DFA, ZDF, RTL, ARD Aktuell, WDR/ Radio Bremen | Production Company: Film Five GmbH | Country of Production: Germany

American Experience: Taken Hostage

A gripping political thriller recounting the Iran hostage crisis, where 52 Americans were held captive for 444 days, reshaping US-Iran relations and foreign policy forever.

Director: Robert Stone | Producer: Robert Stone | Executive Producer: Cameo George | Co-Producer: Nariman Hamed| Senior Series Producer: Susan Bellows | Footage

Archive Producer/ Researchers: Richard Lewit, Robert Stone, Nariman Hamid, Alan Andres, Elizabeth Klinck, Jef Krulik | Archival Sources: ABC News Video Source, Associated Press, Getty Images, Rush Media, National Archives (NARA) | Production Company: A Robert Stone Productions Film for American Experience | Country of Production: United States

The Natural History of Destruction

Sergei Loznitsa’s flm, infuenced by Sebald’s “Air War and Literature,” uses archival footage to examine WWII’s devastation and raises ethical questions about civilian manipulation and justifying mass destruction.

Director: Sergei Loznitsa | Producers: Gunnar Dedio, Regina Bouchehri, Uljana Kim, Sergei Loznitsa, Maria Choustova | Footage Archive Producer: Manuel Heller | Archival Sources: German Federal Archives, PROGRESS.flm, Imperial War Museums, AP Archive, British Pathé | Production Company: LOOKS Filmproduktionen GmbH, Studio Uljana Kim, ATOMS & VOID | Country of Production: Germany, Lithuania, Netherlands

Non-Aligned: Scenes from the Labudović Reels

A documentary diptych exploring the birth of the Third World project through unseen 35mm footage, tracing the Non-Aligned movement’s political emancipation via cinema.

Director: Mila Turajlić | Producers: Carine Chichkowsky, Mila Turajlić | Footage Archive Producer: Mila Turajlić | Archival Sources: Filmske Novosti, Radio-Televizija Srbije, United Nations Audiovisual Library | Production Company: Poppy Pictures, Survivance, Serbia, France, Croatia, Montenegro

Elizabeth: The Unseen Queen

The Queen’s private home movies were restored and combined with rare footage and letters, creating a unique BBC documentary for the Platinum Jubilee. No interviews were used, ofering an intimate look into her early life.

Director: Simon Finch | Producer: Simon Finch | Footage Archive Producer/ Researcher: Briony Clark, Jo St Mart | Archival Sources: AP Archive, British Movietone; British Pathe/ Reuters, Imperial War Museums, BBC, The Royal Collection Trust | Production Company: BBC Studios | Country of Production: United Kingdom

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Best Use of Footage on Innovative Platforms

Innovative use of archive beyond traditional media. Eligible projects include visual arts exhibitions, live events, digital platforms, or any creative platform engaging new audiences.

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StoryTrails - The People’s Metaverse

StoryTrails: UK’s largest immersive storytelling project. VR/AR experiences in 15 towns/ cities. Augmented reality trails, flms in libraries, pop-up VR hubs. Partnered with BBC, BFI, Niantic, Nexus Studios, funded by Unboxed 2022.

Director: James Bennett | Producers: Will Saunders, Amanda Murphy, Madeline Bates, Sarah Smyth, Kylie Bryant, Claire Cook | Footage Archive Producer/ Researchers: Rebecca Thompson, Nessa Dundon, Holly Elson, Vici Evans, Madeline Bates | Archival Sources: BBC, BFI, National Library of Scotland (NLS), National Library of Wales (NLW), Media Archive Central England, North West Film Archive, Wessex Archive, Film London - London Screen Archives, Yorkshire Film Archive/North East Film Archive (YFA/NEFA) | Production Company: StoryFutures, Nexus Studios, ISO Design, Produce UK, The Reading Agency, BFI, BBC, Uplands | Country of Production: United Kingdom

ERA BBC Shakespeare Archive Resource

The ERA BBC Shakespeare Archive on the ERA website provides online access to over 1000 programmes, including Shakespeare productions, documentaries, and interviews. It ofers educators and students a streamlined platform for high-quality audio-visual content to support teaching, learning, and research. From classic to contemporary productions, the archive showcases the educational value of broadcast recordings, providing diverse interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays.

Archival Sources: BBC Archive | Production Company: ERA | Country of Production: United Kingdom

BBC Rewind

BBC Rewind fulflls BBC’s ambition to provide access to thousands of news and current afairs flms, ofering decades of social history to UK citizens. A hybrid team optimized the project, utilizing emerging technologies and refning it based on user feedback. The fnal product, launched in summer 2022, includes 33,000+ searchable archive clips with enriched metadata and an interactive map, celebrating BBC’s 100 years.

Director: Peter Rippon, Helen Toland, Jake Berger | Producers: Warren Bell, Ciaran

Daly, Noel McCartney, Gordon Adair, Mark Macey | Archive Producer/ Researchers: Darren McLarkey, Patricia Buller, Áine Quinn, Rónán Breathnach-Cashell, Kathy Wilford | Archival Sources: BBC Archive | Production Company: BBC | Country of Production: United Kingdom

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is a fully immersive, room scale multi-sensory VR experience that takes audiences into one night in 1989, where they play the role of someone on the search for an illegal Acid House party.

Director: Darren Emerson | Producers: Ashley Cowan, Dan Tucker, Darren Emerson | Footage Archive Producer: Darren Emerson | Archival Sources: BBC Archives, Getty Archives, ITV Archives, Kinolibrary | Production Company: East City Films | Country of Production: United Kingdom

Best Use of Footage in an Arts & Entertainment Production

Icons and iconoclasts of the entertainment industry are embodied in these fve revelatory and insightful examples of archive-led productions.

The Andy Warhol Diaries

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This limited features Warhol narrating his diary entries, focusing on his relationships with Johnson, Gould, and Basquiat. The series uses over 5000 archival materials.

Director: Andrew Rossi | Producers: Maya Rudolph, Ryan Murphy, Alexis Martin Woodall, Scott Robertson, Andrew Rossi, Josh Braun, Dan Braun, Stanley F. Buchthal, Adam Sylvan McGill, Stacey Reiss | Footage Archive Producer/ Researchers: Lisa Janssen, Gabriella Ortega Rickets, Jane E. Tucker | Archival Sources: Andy Warhol Foundation, Individual photographers’ estates, Numerous living individual photographers, Independent flmmakers and artists | Production Company: Abstract Submarine LLC | Country of Production: United States

A Czechoslovak Fairy Tale

The Czechoslovak New Wave emerged in the 1960s as a communist dream of creating a Central European Hollywood. It It broke free, producing renowned flmmakers.

Director: Christian Paigneau | Producers: Julie Meigniez, Vincent Gazaigne, Simona Kadrnková, Václav Kadrnka | Footage Archive Producer/ Researcher: Christian Paigneau, Julie Meigniez | Archival Sources: NFA (Prague National Film Archive), SFU (Slovak Film Institute), SVT (Swedish Television), Ceska Televize, INA | Production Company: Talweg, Sirius Films, ARTE G.E.I.E., Slovenský flmový ústav | Country of Production: France, Czech Republic, France, Slovakia

Sidney

Produced by Oprah Winfrey, directed by Reginald Hudlin, this documentary honors Sidney Poitier’s iconic legacy with candid interviews.

Director: Reginald Hudlin | Producers: Oprah Winfrey, Derik Murray, Reginald Hudlin

| Senior Archive Producer: Bianca Cervantes | Archive Executive: Charles Hannah | Archive Producer: Matthew Van Deventer | Archival Sources: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, HARPO, Stud Terkel Archive, WNET: SOUL! / The Great American Dream Machine (Belafonte Enterprises), Global Image Works / Dick Cavett Show | Production Company: Apple Original Films, Harpo Productions, Network Entertainment | Country of Production: United States, Canada

Cesária Évora

This intimate documentary unveils Cesária Évora’s journey from poverty to stardom, capturing her struggles, success, and longing for freedom.

Director: Ana Sofa Fonseca | Producer: Ana Sofa Fonseca | Footage Archive Producer/ Researcher: Ana Sofa Fonseca Rosa, Teixeira da Silva | Archival Sources: RTCV – Rádio Televisão de Cabo Verde, Videoteca Municipal de Lisboa, RTP – Radiotelevisão de Portugal, Institute Marquês de Valle Flor, Archive of Lusafrica | Production Company: Carrossel Produções | Country of Production: Portugal

Queen of the Deuce

From pre-WWII Greece to Times Square’s 1970s pornography circuit, “Queen of the Deuce” tells Chelly Wilson’s empire of desire.

Director: Valerie Kontakos | Producers: Ed Barreveld, Valerie Kontakos, Despina Pavlaki | Footage Archive Producer: Erin Chisholm | Archival Sources: Bondi and Don Walters, Something Weird Video, DistribPix, National Archives and Records Administration, Net-Film | Production Company: Storyline Entertainment Inc., Exile Films | Country of Production: Canada, Greece

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A biting, satarical take-down of Big Oil, this spot juxtaposes upbeat, lifestyleorientated stock footage with a voiceover that describes the terrifying reality of climate change and the indiference of the oil giants to the devastating efects of their

Footage Archive Producer: Colleen Cavanaugh | Director: Adam McKay | Producer: | Archival Sources: Getty, FilmSupply, Shutterstock | Production STALKR, Hyper Object Inustries | Country of Production: United States

BAFTA “Behind Every BAFTA”

In this dynamic flm, BAFTA explore the power of cinema and celebrate the countless crew-members and artists who work tirelessly behind the scenes to create the flms, TV shows and games that we love. Narrated by the one and only Big Zuu, and featuring excerpts from Skyfall, Get Out and 1917, the unique narrative explores how BAFTA works to support, inspire and nurture the next generation of storytellers.

Footage Archive Producer/ Researchers: Marina Sánchez, Katarina Stankovic, Alexandra Duxbury | Directors: Ali Dickinson, Jack Walker | Producer: Bridie Scriven Brand | Archival Sources: Getty, FilmSupply, Pond5 | Production Company: LTD, DCM Studios | Country of Production: United Kingdom

Victoria’s Secret “Undefinable”

The Victoria’s Secret “Undefnable” campaign asks the question “Can you provide a defnition for the word woman ” Their inspiring and diverse spokeswomen; Eileen Gu, Paloma Elsesser, Femita Ayanbeku, Rose Namajunas and Bella Hadid, among others answered through footage and photos of joy, achievement, strength, vulnerability, movement, struggle, pain, creativity, love, tenderness, power, beauty, ferceness and community and told us they are undefnable.

Footage Archive Producer/ Researchers: Alexis Everhart, Aaron Sharper, Brandi Self, Jefrey Harland, Mike Kho, Matt Gee, Chelsea Zerbe, Itzel Sarabia, Jen Tam, Kadie Director: Harley Weir | Producer: Georgia Rose | Archival Sources: Getty, Filmsupply, UFC, Redbull | Production Company: STALKR, AP Studio | Country of United States

Best Use of Footage in a Short Film Production

This award celebrates how short productions can ofer rewarding approaches to archival footage that difer in form and breadth.

Solus

A lone astronaut aboard the ISS suddenly loses communication with Earth. He soon begins to experience a series of strange events that put him and the entire station at risk…

Director: Jonathan Brooks | Producer: Jonathan Brooks | Footage Archive Producer: Jonathan Brooks | Archival Sources: NASA | Production Company: United Magic Studios | Country of Production: United Kingdom

The Looking Glass Anthology

The Looking Glass Anthology is a captivating collection of audio-visual works by musicians and poets. Featuring Matt McGinn, Rachael Boyd, Stephen Sexton, and Eoin O’Callaghan, these thought-provoking pieces ofer a personal refection on the signifcance of archives. They inspire retrospection and introspection, evoking a range of emotions from joy to sadness, and encourage imagining the past and future.

Directors: Paul McClintock, Paul McClintock, Northern United Kingdom, Ireland

Cost of Living

We have cut down. We have! I’ll make do without during the week to aford three meals on weekends when the kids are home. Conditions are unft for animals, let alone humans. These voices echo the cost-of-living crisis of the past, showcased in a timely short flm by York St John University. It evokes a disturbingly contemporary past, highlighting the unmet needs for housing, work, and food. The flm refects on our collective memories and the persistent calls for justice in our society.

Producer: Graham Relton | Editor: Andy Burns | Film Maker: Andy Burns | Executive

Producers: Martin Hall, Lauren Stephenson, Steve Rawle | Research and Curatorial: Graham Relton | Research Support: David Parsons | Digitisation Support: Montserrat Rovira Prieto | Archival Sources: Yorkshire and North East Film Archives | Production Company: Yorkshire and North East Film Archive, York St John University | Country of Production: United Kingdom

A History Of The World According To Getty Images

‘A History of the World According to Getty Images’ is a short documentary about archive footage sourced from online catalogues. It forms a historical journey through some of the most signifcant moments of change caught on camera, while at the same time refecting on archive images’ own histories as commodities.

Director: Richard Misek | Producer: Thorvald Nilsen | Footage Archive Producer: Richard Misek | Archival Sources: Getty Images, Critical Past, NASA | Production Company: Once Aurora | Country of Production: Norway

Best Use of Footage in a Sports Production

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These powerful stories capture the sacrifce, challenges, leadership, and support needed to nurture exceptional talent despite systemic prejudice.

The Figo Afair: The Transfer that Changed Football

Luis Figo, once adored in Barcelona, became the most despised man in Catalonia after joining Real Madrid. “The Figo Afair” uncovers the captivating story of his recordbreaking transfer, showcasing backroom deals, a historic rivalry, cultural divisions, and a notorious pig’s head incident.

Directors: David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas | Producers: Jonathan Rogers, Max Dobbyn, Marie-Denise Dormis | Footage Archive Producer: Andres Aristizabal | Archival Sources: TVE (Televisión Española), TV3 (TV Cataluyna), Antena 3, SIC, TVI | Production Company: Pitch International | Country of Production: United Kingdom

Gazza

A personal portrait of Paul Gascoigne, a tragic football hero, exposing the tabloid press’s immoral lengths to exploit his private life for gain, revealing modern British history’s media obsession.

Director: Sampson Collins | Producers: Gareth Dodds, Will Kane, Tom Wood, Vaughan Sivell | Footage Archive Producer/ Researchers: Sampson Collins, James RM Hunt, Paula Desiderio, Richard Wiseman, Ollie Dufn | Archival Sources: Getty/ BBC, ITV, North One, BBC, Kinolibrary | Production Company: Haviland Digital, Mark Stewart Productions, Western Edge Pictures | Country of Production: United Kingdom

37 Words

The infuential impact of Title IX on equal rights in education and athletics, featuring notable fgures and highlighting ongoing challenges in its implementation.

Directors: Dawn Porter, Nicole Newnham | Producers: Clare Smith Marash, Nicole Newnham, Dawn Porter, Camille Servan-Schreiber, Alexandria Cooper, Spencer Barry, Chantre Camack, Scott Siebers, Sharee Stephens | Footage Archive Producer/ Researcher: Rachel Antell, Jennifer Petrucelli | Archival Sources: Getty Images, NBC News Archives, Associated Press, ABC News Videosource, CBS News Archives, Veritone, Historic Films Archive LLC | Production Company: ESPN Films, Trilogy Films, Industrial Media | Country of Production:

Una Squadra (The Team)

In Italy, from 1976 to 1980, the tennis team consisting of Panatta, Barazzutti, Bertolucci, and Zugarelli battled for the Davis Cup, winning once against Chile amidst controversy. They reached the fnals four times but lost in 1977, 1979, and 1980. Nicola Pietrangeli, a retired tennis legend, was their captain initially but was later sacked.

Director: Domenico Procacci | Executive Producer: Eleonora Savi | Producers: Domenico Procacci, Laura Paolucci, Roberto Pisoni, Dino Vannini, Gaia Pasetto | Footage Archive Researcher: Luca Rea | Archival Sources: Rai Teche, GettyImages / BBC Sport, Kinolibrary, British Pathé / Reuters, Archivio Luce | Production Company: Sky Italia, Luce Cinecittà, Fandango | Country of Production: Italy

Villeneuve Pironi

Two fearless Ferrari drivers torn apart by a controversial moment. Families unite 40 years later to reveal sport’s greatest untold story of betrayal, rivalry, and tragedy.

Director: Torquil Jones | Producers: John McKenna, Torquil Jones | Footage Archive Producer/Researchers: Richard Wiseman, Cristina Miro, Paola Desiderio, Beba Gabanelli | Archival Sources: Formula 1, Fiat Ferrari, Motorsport Images, Andrew Mariott, Various Sourced Private Individuals’ Archive Materials | Production Company: Noah Media Group, Sky Studios | Country of Production: United Kingdom

Best Use of Footage in a Cinematic Feature

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Archive undoubtedly has the power to bring great stories of our time to life on the big screens, as is evidenced by our fve Cinematic Feature Nominees. Each one of these fnalists, through their own unique style, is ambitious and pioneering in both subject and scope.

Seeds of Hunger - Ukraine 1933

Gareth Jones, Welsh journalist, exposed Ukraine’s secret famine in 1933, revealing Stalin’s political manipulation and mass deception.

Director: Guillaume Ribot | Producer: Estelle Fialon | Footage Archive Producer: Vladilen

Vierny | Archival Sources: Agentur Karl Hoefkes, British Film Institute, Kinolibrary, Getty Images, Lobster Films | Production Company: Les Films du Poisson, Lobster Films | Country of Production: France

Nelly & Nadine

Nelly & Nadine: A forbidden love, born in a WWII camp, endures separation and secrecy, revealed through hidden archives

Director: Magnus Gertten | Producer: Ove Rishøj Jensen | Footage Archive Producer/ Researcher: Sebastian Claesson, Philippe van Meerbeeck | Archival Sources: The Mousset Vos Family Archive, SVT - Swedish Television, The Henri Storck Foundation, BBC, Bundesarchiv Deutschland | Production Company: Auto Images AB, Associate Directors, UpNorth Film | Country of Production: Sewden, Belgium, Norway

Moonage Daydream

Moonage Daydream is a mesmerizing flm on the life and brilliance of David Bowie, featuring unseen footage and his own narration.

Director: Brett Morgen | Producer: Brett Morgen | Footage Archive Producer: Jessica Berman-Bogdan |Archival Sources: The Bowie Estate, BBC, Canal +, Reelin in the Years, Getty Images | Production Company: Public Road Productions Inc. | Country of Production: United States

Fire of Love

Scientist lovers Katia and Maurice Kraft died exploring volcanoes, capturing explosive imagery in their pursuit of unraveling mysteries.

Director: Sara Dosa | Producers: Sara Dosa, Shane Boris, Ina Fichman | Footage Archive Producer: Nancy Marcotte | Archival Sources: Images de L’Est, l’INA, Sonuma, RTS, NBC Japanese Broadcaster | Production Company: National Geographic Documentary Films, Sandbox Films Production, Intuitive Pictures, Cottage M Production | Country of Production: United States

Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes

Chernobyl nuclear disaster story told through risky footage by Eastern Block cameramen, interviews with survivors, and before-after archive of Pripyat.

Director: James Jones | Producers: Serhiy Solodko, Sasha Odynova | Footage Archive Producer: Joanna Marshall | Archival Sources: Bordenyuk, Getty Images, Kaleidoscope, Gosflmofond, CNN | Production Company: Top Hat Productions Ltd | Country of Production: United Kingdom

Sky Clip Sales is the home of Sky News, Sky Sport s and Sky entertainment clips and footage licensing.

We have been licensing Sky’s archive content since 1989. From news footage spanning the globe, to stock footage from the world of sport and clips from our much-loved entertainment shows

The collection consists of thousands of hours of clips and footage. Contact us: clipsales@sky.uk

Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment company and we are proud to be part of Comcast Corporation. Across six countries our innovative products connect 23 million customers to the best apps, and all the entertainment, sports, news and arts they love, including our own award-winning original content.

Student Jury Award for Most Inspiring

Use of Footage

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Our Student Jury Award for Most Inspiring Use of Footage is judged by students of the National Film and Television and INA Sup. They collectively discuss the merits of several short listed production nominees, and award a winner based on how archival footage has been used for inspirational and insightful means. Through this award, NFTS and INA Sup students are given an opportunity to think critically on flms using archive as a narrative, formal and inspirational tool, putting the curatorial skills developed during their studies into practice.

37 Words

The infuential impact of Title IX on equal rights in education and athletics, featuring notable fgures and highlighting ongoing challenges in its implementation.

Directors: Dawn Porter, Nicole Newnham | Producers: Clare Smith Marash, Nicole Newnham, Dawn Porter, Camille Servan-Schreiber, Alexandria Cooper, Spencer Barry, Chantre Camack, Scott Siebers, Sharee Stephens | Footage Archive Producer/ Researcher: Rachel Antell, Jennifer Petrucelli | Archival Sources: Getty Images, NBC News Archives, Associated Press, ABC News Videosource, CBS News Archives, Veritone, Historic Films Archive LLC | Production Company: ESPN Films, Trilogy Films, Industrial Media | Country of Production: United States

Fire of Love

Scientist lovers Katia and Maurice Kraft died exploring volcanoes, capturing explosive imagery in their pursuit of unraveling mysteries.

Director: Sara Dosa | Producers: Sara Dosa, Shane Boris, Ina Fichman | Footage Archive Producer: Nancy Marcotte | Archival Sources: Images de L’Est, l’INA, Sonuma, RTS, NBC Japanese Broadcaster | Production Company: National Geographic Documentary Films, Sandbox Films Production, Intuitive Pictures, Cottage M Production | Country of Production: United States

God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines

‘God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines’ tells the story of Detroit’s Techno, created by Black artists in the 80s. It revolutionized dance music globally, birthing the multi-billion dollar EDM industry.

Director: Kristian R. Hill | Producer: Jennifer Washington | Footage Archive Producer/ Researcher: Nyeri Adolphus, Masha Mikhailova | Archival Sources: Retro Video, Inc. and Nathaniel Morris, Detroit Historical Society, Kinolibrary, Norman “Normski” Anderson, Bell Media | Production Company: Washington Hill Pictures, XTR | Country of Production: United States

Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis

In Gladbeck, Germany, August 1988, two gangsters rob a bank, hijack a bus with 32 passengers, and spark a media frenzy. Two innocent people die in this crime-turnedspectacle. Gladbeck: The Hostage Crisis is a flm that uses archive materials to depict this pivotal moment in media history.

Director: Volker Heise | Producer: Yan Schoenefeld | Footage Archive Producer/ Researchers: Janne Gärtner, Monika Preischl, Mona El-Bira | Archival Sources: DFA, ZDF, RTL, ARD Aktuell, WDR/ Radio Bremen | Production Company: Film Five GmbH | Country of Production: Germany

Footage Person of the Year

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Jo Griffin

Chief Operating Ofcer, R3store Studios

Jo Grifn at R3Store has been exceptional in handling and transferring our precious and fragile flms for our feature documentary. Her professionalism, patience, and ability to meet our complex needs have been impressive. The archival material provided has exceeded our expectations, with the highest possible quality. She has gone above and beyond, handling last-minute requests and providing support at all hours. I have felt confdent and secure throughout the entire project. When R3Store couldn’t accommodate a request, Jo ofered alternative solutions, demonstrating amazing client service. Jo’s expertise, helpful nature, enthusiasm, and ability to tackle challenges deserve recognition and appreciation.

Martin Lisius

Producer/Director/Founder, Prairie Pictures StormStock

Martin Lisius innovates in producing cutting-edge footage for licensing. He uses high-end production techniques akin to big-budget flms and ads. Directors and producers worldwide seek his sought-after fnal products. Lisius achieved a milestone by introducing 16K video footage for licensing through his custom camera system. He aims to surpass expectations in the market for “stock footage” by ofering state-of-theart content. In his 30-year career, Lisius has made a positive impact on the industry, demonstrating that stock footage can rival the fnest motion picture imagery. Notable achievements include capturing the frst violent-class tornado on Super 35 and the only 4K footage of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall worldwide (2005). Lisius also possesses one of the world’s largest collections of storm and climate footage since 1993.

Graham Relton

Archive Manager, Yorkshire and North East Film Archives

Graham celebrated 15 years at the Yorkshire and North East Film Archives in 2022. His diverse roles include project management, flm show presenting, sales, marketing, curation, and production. He passionately creates access to the region’s moving image collections. Graham’s knowledge is vast, and he willingly assists students, artists, curators, flmmakers, and researchers. He has supported numerous productions and archive producers, including major companies like BBC and ITV. Recognizing the power of the collections, Graham sourced material for AR/VR experiences and outdoor events. He believes the Archive is full of stories and supplies footage efciently and enthusiastically. He has executed notable projects, including screenings for community groups and the TV Time Machine initiative. Graham’s vision shines in his own short flm, ‘Cost of Living,’ which he brought to life through determination and collaboration. He champions the Archive and its accessibility to all, considering them an extension of your team.

The recipient is an individual member of staf working for a library, archive, or facility company, who are a member of FOCAL International, and over the past year, has shown outstanding achievement, skills and/or dedication to their role.

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Company of the Year

Getty Images

Getty Images, founded in 1995, is a renowned provider of visual assets with a library of 520 million assets and partnerships with 70 editorial content partners. Their video collection boasts over 23 million clips, including content from top editorial video producers. They pioneered the content partner model, facilitating the commercialization of digital content and serving as a distribution channel for non-digitized video content from iconic collections like BBC and NBC News Archives. Getty Images supports the TV and flm production industry, assisting over 2,000 productions in 2022 across various genres. They ofer services such as Proof of Concept, personalized account management, and improved response times. Getty Images invests in teams, processes, and customer feedback to enhance their oferings and continues to prioritize authenticity and accurate visual representation.

Huntley Film Archives

Huntley Film Archives had a productive year, now housing over 100,000 flm elements. With a new flm scanner, they accelerated the availability of flms, listing 78,000 titles on their website by mid-April 2023, including 12,500 HD scans for immediate purchase. The website expands daily, ofering 10 to 20 new HD flms for researchers to search by keyword, decade, category, and color. Specialist areas like 1960s U.S. Civil Rights footage and Gulf area flms were made available in HD. The company attended trade shows and visited flm archives worldwide, expanding into overseas markets. They prioritize preserving and scanning rare 28mm prints and ofer amateur flms as a unique resource. The company also provides work placements and recently expanded their archive into a neighboring building to accommodate new prints.

R3store Studios

Established in 2016, we have become a leading company for scanning, grading, and restoration services. With clients worldwide, including the UK and Ireland, we specialize in fast turnaround scans for feature flms and TV shows. Our recent upgrades in storage and computers enable real-time 4K working and HDR grading, resulting in faster turnaround times and a broader range of services. We collaborate closely with Archive Researchers and Producers to understand their exact requirements, making them an integral part of our team for long-term projects. Additionally, we provide training and support to non-technical team members, and we encourage clients to visit us to ensure technical specifcations are met. Our experienced team works with diverse clients, such as archives, museums, brands, and feature flms. Notable recent projects include music documentaries and the digitization and restoration of the Guinness archive, including over 500 global adverts. We have also launched a podcast in collaboration with our sister company, featuring interviews with clients discussing their careers and projects.

This award is an opportunity to recognize the endeavors of a company within the audiovisual industry, who is a FOCAL International member, that has introduced a new service, initiative or improvements in the past year to beneft the industry.

Jane Mercer Researcher of the Year

The recipient is an individual Footage Researcher (or team), who has demonstrated outstanding achievement whilst being primarily responsible for the footage research undertaken for a production. The award is named in honour of Jane Mercer, former FOCAL International Chair and Archive Researcher.

Information on each nominee is provided by the production company.

Jessica Berman-Bogdan for Moonage Daydream

Production Company: Public Road Productions Inc.

She organized and sourced the extensive David Bowie archives, found every known piece of media related to Bowie, and completed the challenging research alone. She also oversaw the transfer of materials to 4K for the frst archival flm in IMAX. Her dedication and success on this project make it a remarkable achievement in her 20-year collaboration with the nominator. “Moonage Daydream” received worldwide acclaim, becoming the biggest and most successful archival flm of the year.

Lizzy McGlynn for Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power

Production Company: Multitude Films, After Selma LLC

Lizzy’s ability to fnd and unlock valuable historical footage. Her expertise and dedication brought intimacy and context to the flm, making it personal and unforgettable for audiences. Lizzy’s skills in cultivating relationships and organizing archival material were invaluable, and she trained other producers in the process. Her

Rich Remsberg & Gideon C. Kennedy for Light & Magic

Production Company: Imagine Documentaries

Their expertise and dedication were vital in uncovering rare footage and expanding the show’s scope beyond ofcial records. Their skill in locating diverse archival sources and his careful handling of delicate materials were impressive. The constant updates and ability to deliver exactly what was needed made them an essential part of the team. They went above and beyond, ensuring the series met Disney’s standards.

Vanessa Gonzalez-Block for

In an efort to fnd the most revealing, nuanced footage, we looked through news stories and government flms from all nations impacted by the events, Hollywood flms, and home movies from Europe, United States, and Cuba. We screened over 1,000 home movies, researching substantially more footage than any previous Florentine Films project, despite the fact that our subject is almost 100 years old.

Barbara Gregson for Island

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Dealing with archival research is a challenge on any flm or series. This one in particular was a very daunting project, as the event took place 42 years ago - and even though it was a national and global story, the coverage of it was at a very local level. Despite limited access, hours of unseen material provided context, depth, and a compelling retelling, thanks to Barbara’s diligence, skill, and resourcefulness.

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