IN HER LENS In Conversation: Hundefreund. Hundefreund (a.k.a. Dogfriend) is a German short film currently making waves in the film festival circuit. Get to know the creator and producer of the film Sailesh Naidu and its screenwriter and lead actor Lamin Leroy Gibba in this in-depth interview. Sailesh Naidu is a poet, researcher, and filmmaker and Lamin Leroy Gibba is an actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter. In this part one of the conversation, you get to know Sailesh and Lamin; how they met and became collaborators. Host Nadine, Sailesh, and Lamin delve deeper into what the script writing sessions looked like and how the story formed. Sailesh talks about the importance of the film being in German, and Lamin about the collaboration and interrogations he made throughout. They open up about the funding process and grant writing realities. The duo explains their focus on showcasing the BIPOC talent of Germany.  Sailesh Naidu is a poet, researcher, and filmmaker based in Berlin. A reiki practitioner and tarot card reader, they believe our inner journey is an imperative part of every revolution. A former German Chancellor’s Fellow many of their projects have been featured in the NYTimes, The Hindu, Die Zeit, and PBS NewsHour amongst others. You can visit their website for more information on their work: www.saileshnaidu.com Lamin Leroy Gibba is an actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter based in Berlin. He studied at The New School University in New York and performing at Classical Theater of Harlem and Lincoln Center among others. He has created various short films including the short Fever Source and the medium-length film Cloud Zero. You can visit www.laminleroygibba.com for more on his work. Hundefreund received its funding from the Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Ministry of Art and Media of Germany) and is presented by BIPOC Film Society. Nadine Reumer is a Dutch actress and podcaster based between Amsterdam and New York City. For further information on her work & to get in contact, visit her website: www.nadinereumer.com This is part 1 of 2. You can follow the podcast @inherlenspodcast and the film @hundefreund.film on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.