You previously mentioned that yoga is an important part of your life. How has your yoga practice influenced your creativity and overall well-being?
I’ve practised yoga for as long as I can remember, since I was a teenager, partly because of a breathing condition I’ve had all my life. But yoga has given me much more than physical flexibility. It has helped me stay mentally and emotionally adaptable. It brings calm and peace, which are essential in the busy worlds of business and film. For me, yoga is a lifelong practice, part of my daily routine, like brushing my teeth or making a cup of tea. I’ve been committed to it every single day. Yoga keeps me sane, healthy, and youthful. It reminds me to keep my heart and mind open and to live as freely as possible, with compassion and kindness —a daily reminder we all need. When I’m involved in a film project, which can last two or three years, I use breaks to deepen my practice, travelling to India, completing teacher training courses, teaching yoga within the community, or running retreats a few times a year in Gozo at Amchara. Having both careers in harmony, film and yoga, gives me a deep sense of well- being. They complement each other, keeping me grounded, creative, and connected.
With your documentaries, you celebrate women who have shaped British culture. What’s the most inspiring story you have encountered so far?
Creating documentaries about Mary Quant and Twiggy was a wonderful opportunity. Both are iconic British women who paved the way for others, reshaping culture and inspiring generations. When making a documentary, it’s essential to craft the story with sensitivity, to reveal their inner worlds, the events that shaped them, and their emotional journeys, without ever exploiting or sensationalising their lives. For me, this balance comes down to taste, tone, and an organic unfolding of the narrative. I’m not yet sure what my next project will be, but I’m interested in exploring historical male figures to shed light on issues surrounding male mental health. There are also several other iconic British women whose stories I’d love to tell, though I’m not quite ready to share those ideas yet. Alongside this, my next step is to venture into directing fictional feature films.
Being behind the camera must feel very different from being in front of it. How has it changed your perspective on storytelling?
It is incredibly liberating, enabling you to see the bigger picture and tell stories from many different perspectives.
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