Meet.. Tracey Friesen

I'ts a pleasure to introduce to you Tracey Friesen, recipient of the Women in Film's Spotlight award 'Women of the Year'! Tracey and I had a fantastic shoot, who knew we would both have a love of fire! ah.. nothing like a camp fire.... oh yes, back to the post... Again I ask a few simple questions. Who are you? What do you do? Why do you do what you do? and what inspires you.  For the Women in Film awards the theme for the photos was - what illuminates you? The quotes the recipients gave us actually appear on the award.  I just love being involved with such great people! WHO? My name is Tracey Friesen.WHAT? I'm an independent media producer and industry executive, who supports change-makers in creating impactful content.[twocol_one] [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last] [/twocol_one_last]WHY? There's hope for a better world at the intersection of storytelling, mission-based finance & social activism.HOW INSPIRED? I'm driven by "bright spots", positive innovators and results.WIFTV Spotlight message of "illumination": Fire in the belly sparks action. In the heart, passion. And the flames of a campfire draw out the stories that connect us all…

"This award is presented to a woman who has achieved significant success in the field of film or television, and who is recognized for mentoring other women in the industry. Tracey Friesen, former Executive Producer of the National Film Board at the Pacific and Yukon Centre (2007-2013), spearheaded the production of innovative and socially relevant documentaries, animation and original digital content. She is also a champion of emerging filmmaker initiatives in B.C. "Courtesy of Women in film (http://www.womeninfilm.ca/cgi/page.cgi?_id=589&_cms=1)