Sunshine de Leon

    Freelance Journalist and Documentary Producer
     https://sunshinedeleon.com`

    Sunshine Lichauco de Leon has been a freelance journalist based in Manila, Philippines for the past eight years. She has written for international media including The Guardian, Forbes Asia, CNN.com, Los Angeles Times, Globalpost.com, NBCnews.com, and USA Today.

    Sunshine has also reported for American and British public radio programs such as PRI/BBC’s The World, NPR’s Newscasts and BBC’s Outlook. When not reporting, she has worked as a local producer for foreign documentary teams on projects for BBC Radio, Australia’s SBS, Europe’s Arte Channel, and America’s Public Broadcasting Station, and as a fixer for foreign TV news media, including CNN International and NBC News. Curiosity, Adventure & Love is her first film. She has also just written her first children’s book, Goatee – the REAL Kid…why children are not kids.

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    All Sessions by Sunshine de Leon

    • May 25

      N3Con Day 1

    • 11:30  - 13:00
      “Curiosity, Adventure & Love” is the debut film of Manila-based journalist Sunshine De Leon, depicting the personal story of the director’s 105-year-old American grandmother, who came to the Philippines alone at the age of 18, juxtaposed with the history of the Philippines and its relationship with the U.S. By navigating the unique story and insights from the American woman who was at the epicenter of events that shaped the 20th-century Philippines, De Leon hopes to inspire audiences to live life with a greater curiosity and more sense of adventure. De Leon has written for international media including the Guardian, Forbes Asia and the Los Angeles Times and has served as a local producer for foreign documentary teams from BBC Radio, the U.S.’ Public Broadcasting Station and others. Join a rare screening for the award-winning documentary that touches on many themes shared by the AAJA community, followed by a conversation with the director on the opportunities and challenges facing documentary journalists. Moderator: Yuri Nagano
      General
      Where
      Meng Wah T1, HKU

    • May 26

      N3Con Day 2

    • 19:30  - 20:30
      N3Con is launching #StorySlam, an opportunity to take the stage to share an impactful story about their journey in journalism. Five finalists will present their stories during the Gala Awards Night to compete for a US$500 prize! Apply by May 8: https://www.n3con.com/2018/2018/02/13/storyslam-your-story-behind-the-story/
      Networking
      Preregister
      Where
      Foreign Correspondents Club Hong Kong, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central




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