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Meet The Winners: Phoebe Arnstein

Continuing with our series of winners’ interviews, shots Co-Editor Danny Edwards is chatting with Phoebe Arnstein, whose film We The Bathers won Gold in the Online Branded Film category.

Join Phoebe and Danny as they talk taking the leap into directing, the freedom that comes with the best brand collaborations, and the hard work that goes into capturing people in their most intimate and vulnerable moments. Plus, find out what winning an award at the YDA has meant to Phoebe, and what’s up next for her in the future.

Check out Phoebe’s film, We The Bathers.

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