Film director, Joanna Bowers shares her experiences making impactful films that shine a light on social issues, in particular the potential of women. She began working in film in the USA. In 2011, Joanna moved to Hong Kong where she is now based. Since relocating to Asia, projects have seen her filming throughout mainland China, Nepal Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and the United States. Having told several successful female-driven short-form stories, in 2015 she was inspired to explore the issues facing migrant workers in Hong Kong. The film ‘The Helper’, Joanna’s feature directorial debut, chronicles the diverse stories from Hong Kong’s migrant domestic ‘helpers’, exploring the immense contribution they make to society in the face of heart-breaking separation from their loved ones. Joanna explains how the domestic workers are the heroes and to see them feeling empowered through their work on the film was wonderful and it allowed them to become leaders and role models in the Hong Kong community. She talks about the challenges of directing a film and how she balances motherhood and work. She shares an insight into her new film project looking at sustainability in the textiles and fashion industry, with a focus on fast fashion. Joanna is passionate about telling inspiring, international stories featuring ethnically diverse casts including strong women and unique perspectives.

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Film director, Joanna Bowers shares her experiences making impactful films that shine a light on social issues, in particular the potential of women. She began working in film in the USA. In 2011, Joanna moved to Hong Kong where she is now based. Since relocating to Asia, projects have seen her filming throughout mainland China, Nepal Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and the United States. Having told several successful female-driven short-form stories, in 2015 she was inspired to explore the issues facing migrant workers in Hong Kong. The film &lsquo;The Helper&rsquo;, Joanna&rsquo;s feature directorial debut, chronicles the diverse stories from Hong Kong&rsquo;s migrant domestic &lsquo;helpers&rsquo;, exploring the immense contribution they make to society in the face of heart-breaking separation from their loved ones. Joanna explains how the domestic workers are the heroes and to see them feeling empowered through their work on the film was wonderful and it allowed them to become leaders and role models in the Hong Kong community. She talks about the challenges of directing a film and how she balances motherhood and work. She shares an insight into her new film project looking at sustainability in the textiles and fashion industry, with a focus on fast fashion. Joanna is passionate about telling inspiring, international stories featuring ethnically diverse casts including strong women and unique perspectives.
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Hong Kong Confidential is a podcast designed to educate and entertain. Jules Hannaford interviews interesting people in Hong Kong about their lives, personal journeys and secrets. Guests share their wisdom, experiences and insights with our audience. Guests include a doula, a dating and relationship coach, community leaders, LGBTQ+ activists, human rights defenders, abuse survivors, psychologists, life coaches, recovered addicts, authors, a fire fighter,  a matchmaker, accomplished business women and many more. They all have fascinating stories to share.

Hong Kong Confidential

Hong Kong Confidential podcast is designed to educate and entertain with episodes featuring interviews with a doula, a dating coach, psychologists, abuse survivors, authors, female business owners, people with mental health issues, recovered addicts, LGBTQIA+ activists, and many other interesting people with fascinating stories to share.

Film director Joanna Bowers shares her experiences making impactful films that shine a light on social issues, in particular the potential of women. She began working in film in the USA. In 2011, Joanna moved to Hong Kong where she is now based. Since relocating to Asia, projects have seen her filming throughout mainland China, Nepal, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and the United States. Having told several successful female-driven short-form stories, in 2015 she was inspired to explore the issues facing migrant workers in Hong Kong. The film ‘The Helper’, Joanna’s feature directorial debut, chronicles the diverse stories from Hong Kong’s migrant domestic ‘helpers’, exploring the immense contribution they make to society in the face of heart-breaking separation from their loved ones. Joanna explains how the domestic workers are the heroes and to see them feeling empowered through their work on the film was wonderful and it allowed them to become leaders and role models in the Hong Kong community. She talks about the challenges of directing a film and how she balances motherhood and work. She shares an insight into her new film project looking at sustainability in the textiles and fashion industry, with a focus on fast fashion. Joanna is passionate about telling inspiring, international stories featuring ethnically diverse casts including strong women and unique perspectives.  Contact Joanna: http://cheekymonkeyprods.com/ Please visit my Patreon page if you would like to sponsor the production of Hong Kong Confidential Podcast. I have many great rewards to offer my supporters. Thanks for taking the time to check out the page https://www.patreon.com/hongkongconfidential?alert=2 Email: jules@hongkongconfidential.net Webpage: www.hongkongconfidential.net Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube and anywhere you find your podcasts. Sponsored by Teresa’s Turkish Towels https://hkturkish.com/