Ep 219: From Mexico to Cannes: a new film about Leonora Carrington + How to do PR at a film fest

About this episode

Anna speaks to three women about the film industry, focusing on the new film about Leonora Carrington and insights into film PR at Cannes.

Anna speaks to three women with different perspectives on the film industry. First up, director Lena Vurma and actor Olivia Vinall discuss their new film Leonora in the Morning Light, a visually glorious exploration of the life and work of artist Leonora Carrington. Lena explains what drew her to make a film about one of surrealism’s lesser-known figures whilst Olivia shares the challenges and rewards of embodying a woman whose life spanned continents and who experienced war and mental illness alongside the difficulties and joys of a career as a female artist. They talk about the film’s extraordinary locations in Mexico and the South of France and the female friendship at the heart of Carrington’s story. In the second half of the show, Anna is joined by Jane Owen who discusses her role as founder of award-winning Public Relations company, Jane Owen PR. Jane tells us how her PR team prepares for the parties, networking and deal-making opportunities at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. She also shares her PR highlights of the last few years, and her love of old movies and the stars who made them. Jane talks about positive changes in the industry, which present opportunities for…

People in this episode

Host: Anna Smith

Guests: Lena Vurma, Olivia Vinall, Jane Owen

Topics covered

• film industry
• female artists
• Cannes Film Festival
• public relations
• surrealism
• independent films

Keywords

• Leonora Carrington
• film PR
• Cannes
• female friendship
• indie films
• surrealism
• mental illness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jane Owen PR

Books & works: Leonora in the Morning Light

Places: Mexico, South of France

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