Oxford Media Society is the foremost forum within the University of Oxford for discussion about the media industry in the 21st century, our podcast Spotlight aims to bring our work to a wider audience. By interviewing leaders in the fields of broadcasting, journalism, and television, we hope to inspire the next generation of media professionals.
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Bella Roberts: "The Best Films Are The Ones Where You Don't Even Notice the Cuts" - Editing, Social Media, and the Film Industry
Social media star Bella Roberts discusses her journey into film editing, the challenges and rewards of social media, and the realities of the competitive film industry in an interview with Jan Maciejewski.
5 May 2025
Chris Broad: "Every Video I Try to Challenge Myself" - YouTube, Japan, and Culture Shocks
Chris Broad is a Youtuber and filmaker who started his YouTube channel, Abroad in Japan, in 2012. Chris has built a loyal global following with his signature blend of dry humor, cinematic visuals, and deep dives into Japanese culture, society, and travel. What started as a side project during his time on the JET Programme has since evolved into a full-time career spanning hundreds of videos, several travel series and most recently, a bestselling book detailing his decade-long journey living and working in Japan.
In this epsiode, Anotoni Lee speaks with Chris to discuss his love of filmmaking; what drives his creative process; the challenges of building a YouTube channel; and what it means to share a country’s culture with millions of viewers.
Oxford Media Society is the foremost forum within the University of Oxford for discussion about the media industry in the 21st century. The society hosts interviews with world-class speaks; leads interactive skills and employability workshops; and connects students to organisations and opportunities within the media sphere. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @oxfordmediasoc and @spotlightpod.ox.
Credits:
Host & Editor: Antoni Lee
Producer: Jan Maciejewski
Directors: Jan Maciejewski & Guy McEwing
Composer: Ariana May (https://www.arianamay.com/)
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23 Apr 2025
Benjamin Moser: "Find Ways to get it to People" - Biography, Creativity, and the Art of Writing
Benjamin Moser is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, biographer, and literary critic. Benjamin is perhaps best known for his biographies of Clarice Lispector and Susan Sontag which go beyond just chronicling their lives to offer profound insights into the cultural and intellectual landscapes of their time.
In this episode, Guy McEwing speaks with Benjamin to discuss his approach to biography, the challenges of capturing a life on the page, and the responsibility of a writer in shaping literary history.
Oxford Media Society is the foremost forum within the University of Oxford for discussion about the media industry in the 21st century. The society hosts interviews with world-class speakers; leads interacting skills and employability workshops; and connects students to organisatiosn and opportunities within the media sphere. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @oxfordmediasoc and @spotlightpod.ox.
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