Episode 66 - Georgi Banks-Davies

In today’s episode Elaine and Misha chat with film director Georgi Banks-Davies. Georgi is inspiring and has filmed all over the world in various and extreme situations. Yet, still makes brilliant work and films with heart & soul. She is the lead director on the brand-new show from Sky Atlantic I Hate Suzie which starts on 27th August 2020. You will be able to watch all episodes from Friday the 28th August on Sky Atlantic and Now TV. We are so excited for this and when you hear Georgi talk about it you will be too, we’re sure. Tv is about to change! ABOUT GEORGI Georgi is a film director. Her short film GARFIELD played in competition at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and made the BAFTA long-list. Her latest short film THE FIGHT, written by Abby Ajayi premiered last year at Palm Springs Shortfest. Her latest project is TV series I HATE SUZIE co-created by Lucy Prebble and Billie Piper, released Aug 2020 on Sky Atlantic. She is also in development on her debut feature with Hillbilly and BBC Films. She is also a prolific commercials director. Check out her website for more details on her commercial work Georgi is represented by Roxana Adle and Alex Rusher at Independent Talent. Website: http://www.thisisgeorgi.com/ Twitter: @georgibd Instagram: @georgibanksdavies PAYPAL - paypal.me/persistentandnasty Paypal Link for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-women-in-film https://www.gofundme.com/f/bme-business-fund https://www.scottishtrans.org/support/support-groups-in-scotland/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://bornthisway.foundation/ https://itgetsbetter.org https://www.alerojasmine.com/ https://bespokebinny.com/ https://pelicansandparrots.com/ https://www.matuggarum.com/ https://sheniandteni.com/ https://lihabeauty.com https://ibereapparel.com/ https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ https://blacklivesmatter.com/ https://m4bl.org/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd https://justiceforbreonna.org/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/12570/black-british-owned-businesses-to-buy-from-now-fashion-beauty-design-lifestyle https://theeverymom.com/black-history-month-books-for-kids/ https://themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/ A reminder of all the Nasty Action with us: - Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email [email protected] - WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 - Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/ Or if you've got a project to cast, you can Post Castings for free: Apply promo code PERSISTENTANDNASTY at the checkout Twitter: @PersistentNasty Instagram: @PersistentandNasty Facebook: /PersistentandNasty Persistent and Nasty is produced in association with Edinburgh based live-arts production house Civil Disobedience. Civil Disobedience is committed to creating and supporting queer work and theatre and art that addresses issues of inequality and injustice. You can find out more about the Persistent and Nasty project and all the work that Civil Disobedience do by visiting our website: wearecivildisobedience.com/portfolio/p…tent-nasty/ You can also find Civil Disobedience on all the usual social media platforms: Twitter: @weareohsocivil Instagram: @wearecivildisobedience Facebook: /wearecivildisobedience