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Paulina Tervo – Director of ‘Thorns and Silk’

Biography

Paulina Tervo is a producer, director and writer with many years of experience working in film, television and online. Paulina has an academic background in both documentary film-making and international development and likes to explore social and anthropological themes in her films. She is especially interested in feminist ideology, and different cultural and religious belief systems. She is passionate about telling extraordinary stories with visual flair and creativity. In addition to filmmaking, she also teaches film and runs participatory film workshops with marginalised groups.

Learn more about Thorns and Silk
Check out Tervo’s most recent film Arwa Amba.
Click here to learn more about Tervo and her production company, Write This Down Productions.

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