In today's episode, I'm joined by Ukrainian film director and writer, Masha Novikova. Growing up in a family of artists, Masha went on to study fine arts in Munich, Germany where she discovered a passion for video art. This led her to pursue a MA in Filmmaking at the London Film School. This is where she made her graduation short film 'Glorious Revolution' which received 3rd prize in the Cinefondation section at the 75th International Cannes Film Festival this year. The film tells the story of a mother who, following her son's death during protests of the Maidan Revolution in Ukraine in 2014, is confronted with corruption and red tape, in order to have her son buried. Masha is a Talents Sarajevo alumna, a member of Primetime Network UK, BAFTA Connect Network and European Women's Audiovisual Network. In this conversation, Masha shares her advice as a director, what it was like growing up in a family of painters, what motivated her to make 'Glorious Revolution' and much more. For more information, see Masha's website by clicking here. You can follow @reelgirlsclub on Instagram for all updates, and if you're enjoying the show, make sure to hit subscribe so that you are the first to get all the new episodes!