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The Importance of Sleep on Health

Sleep. We all do it. We all need it. However, in this fast-paced, competitive and often cut-throat world, requiring sleep is often seen as a flaw with phrases like ‘work hard, play hard’ and ‘you can sleep when you’re dead’ tossed around the workplace with pride. We often see powerful men and women in the media quoting that they survive on 4 hours sleep a night. Not needing much sleep is almost a status - proving endurance, their worth and lack of weakness. However, over time, are they doing a disservice to their health, longevity, productivity and creativity, as well as increasing their risk of chronic disease?

Catching up with Clapper Loader, Mahalia John

F: What is your background?

M: I was more intrigued watching the “behind the scenes” on the DVD Extras than the actual film itself, so I soon realised that I wanted to be part of that world. So, when I was sixteen I heard about the BFI Film Academy and I joined a short programme. Initially I started as a director, but then switched into cinematography and that is what set me on my path. I started working on my friends’ projects and eventually on NFTS short films as camera assistant. Through those experiences I met other camera assistants and started building up my network and CV.