Ep 22: Abigail Dankwa - Multi Camera and Fixed Rig Director

11/12/24 • 48 min

Award-winning multi-cam and fixed rig Entertainment Director Abigail Dankwa is a powerhouse you need to know, learn from, and listen to!

With BAFTA and RTS awards, a Grierson nomination, Directors UK board member, recognition as a BAFTA Breakthrough, Edinburgh Festival’s Ones to Watch, and Broadcast Magazine Hot Shot, Abigail’s journey to The Director’s Chair is nothing short of incredible.

In this episode, we discuss her challenges, including her thoughts on the label of "risk" in hiring decisions, and explore how the industry can change that. We also dive into her thoughts on failure with an unforgettable story with Danny Boyle - Yes, that Danny Boyle.

If you’re ready for an inside look at what it takes to become a multi-cam director, buckle up for this dynamic episode of TV Makers!
Also, here’s the link to one of Abigail’s must see pieces of multi cam work, Strictly Come Dancing 2018 Launch!
https://youtu.be/UxsVTH78s_8?si=w21FcrZFPLBhblgo

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Award-winning multi-cam and fixed rig Entertainment Director Abigail Dankwa is a powerhouse you need to know, learn from, and listen to!

Recorded and Edited by Ashley Golder - https://ashleygolder.tv/
Instagram @tvmakerspod
Email: [email protected]
Artwork by Benjamin Leon -
Instagram: @benleondraws
Website: www.benleondraws.com

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Ep 21: Emile Nawagamuwa - Commissioning Executive

Emile is a BAFTA-nominated and SAFTA-winning Commissioning Executive at UKTV, who is at the forefront of factual and factual entertainment series on channels like Dave, W, Yesterday, and Gold as well is UKTV's digital platform "U".
In this episode, Emile is exceptionally open and candid in sharing insights into his role as a creative executive producer, what exactly a commissioner does, what it felt like to make that leap from production to broadcast and if we'll even need commissioners in the future with the rise of Artificial Intelligence and the amount of data we now have access to...
Emile also highlights his commitment to pushing creative boundaries, improving representation in the industry and what he's looking for in the next big commissions.
TV Makers is your go-to podcast for staying ahead in your career, where we explore the ever-evolving landscape of our industry. Join us bi-weekly as we feature a diverse range of professionals from all corners of filmmaking. Subscribe, rate, and share to ensure you never miss an episode and stay up to date with all the latest insights and trends.
Thank you for tuning in and being a part of our community. Your support means the world to us!

Recorded and Edited by Ashley Golder - https://ashleygolder.tv/
Instagram @tvmakerspod
Email: [email protected]
Artwork by Benjamin Leon -
Instagram: @benleondraws
Website: www.benleondraws.com

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Emily works across engagement and training for HETV freelancers across the UK, supporting the growth and expansion for a diverse workforce in the screen sector. She has worked the last ten years in television starting in camera in Soho, working her way through to film licencing for multiple London boroughs and now championing skills through diversity and inclusion programmes for High-end TV at ScreenSkills.
You can get in contact with Emily via Linkedin here

Recorded and Edited by Ashley Golder - https://ashleygolder.tv/
Instagram @tvmakerspod
Email: [email protected]
Artwork by Benjamin Leon -
Instagram: @benleondraws
Website: www.benleondraws.com

TV Makers - Ep 22: Abigail Dankwa - Multi Camera and Fixed Rig Director

Transcript

00:00:03:00 - 00:00:26:18

Ashley Golder

Hello and welcome to TV makers, the podcast that brings you real life lessons from today's industry professionals. I'm Ashley Golder, a factual director, and this is episode two of series three. Now, first, thank you all for the warm welcome back after episode one with the email never camera. The response has been incredible with some great conversations coming from it, so feel free to keep the conversation going.

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