Abla Kandalaft
Abla Kandalaft is a curator, journalist and analyst. She has been freelancing across the board for 15 years, working for Radio France, the BBC, the Associated Press and other outlets. She’s currently a consultant and specialist journalist for The Canary and chair of the Independent Media Association. Her work across film programming and curation focusses on cultural diplomacy, platforming underrepresented voices and non-Western visual storytelling. She’s currently in-house programmer at The Garden Cinema.
Past courses
Summer Conference Event
— Workshop
25 June 2026
How to Make a Living as a Freelance Journalist (Now)
Being a freelance journalist is not easy. This practical workshop will help freelancers navigate this complex landscape and make sure they get paid for their work too. A clear, realistic picture of how freelance journalism income actually works today Practical guidance on getting paid work (not just publishing work) A better understanding of which income […]
