local award-winning film director has been featured in the September issue of Essence magazine.

Grouped among some half dozen black women who "have descended upon Hollywood'', Ms Swan's film "Mixing Nia'' is described as "a slick piece of moviemaking''.

Noting the film's six-figure cash infusion and a cast of more than 150, Essence writer Tara Roberts states: "The movie has sweet touches that many up-and-coming filmmakers can't afford -- like using a split screen to indicate that we're inside Nia's head, or shooting in 32 locations around New York City, or having an original music score and a music supervisor.'' "I think of Mixing Nia as a fun date movie for both white and black audiences,'' Ms Roberts continues. "There's a little something for everyone.'' The article also notes that Ms Swan -- daughter of former Premier Sir John Swan and Lady Jackie Swan -- was born and raised in Bermuda and recently completed New York University's graduate film school.

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