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Jennifer Gibson
About Jennifer Gibson
A native of Arkansas, Jennifer moved to New York City in 2000. She is a graduate of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has been working in nonfiction television since 2003. She is currently a freelance producer and director in Arkansas and New York.
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Why did you answer the Lab's open call?
In 2009, I teamed up with Abigail Spindel and Dina Mann to create a half-hour documentary on New York City's Rainbow Pilgrimage campaign and the idea of marketing a social movement. It was our master's project for Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. When a Columbia professor told me about the WGBH Lab open call, I had to jump on the opportunity. The contest was perfect for the content of our documentary.
Tell us about the first time you made a video or film
I produced my first short video in 2003. It was an activist video for the umbrella peace organization United for Peace and Justice. Although it wasn't quite a documentary, it helped me realize my passion for the genre.
Would you like to tell us your plans for your new prize?
The best prize is getting a chance to share my work with so many people.
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