Expertise:
Series productions for film and Internet broadcasters; Understand and ability to use her status and the media for conservationist causes; Train young filmmakers in saving the planet with their craft
Major Product/SVS:
Arts: Conservation based film making
Hobbies/Sports:
Quantum mechanics; Paleontology; Hiking
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Textiles and Goldsmiths, The University of London
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being a hard worker, being given and creating great opportunities as well as working with excellent teams.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through the combination of passion, creativity, financial acumen and as well as having great organization skills and extreme clarity when it comes to initiating projects, and their development all the way to their completion.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Westwood has more than 20 years of experience as a film producer working for many international broadcasters and global brands. She is the founder and director of Great Apes Film Initiative which distributes conservation films to communities and governments.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling all aspects of conservation film projects including creating the projects; Pulling the teams together for production; Budgeting; Negotiating; Financing; Maintaining client relations; Writing reports for all relevant parties and delivery of completed projects
Awards/Honors:
Recipient, Wingate Scholarship
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Westwood plans to continue making conservation films which can impact changes in environment and create changes in government policies around the world. Her films have contributed to laws being changed Africa and South East Asia. Ms. Westwood looks to make environmental, sustainable change in 18 other countries around the world and is also train the next generation of wildlife filmmakers in many aspects of filming on other countries.