Just koitz

Fire Island News & Great South Bay News • June 14, 2025

In this interview with Fire Island News & Great South Bay News, Editor-in-Chief Shoshanna McCollum explores my journey from radio broadcasting in the Basque Country to photography, filmmaking, and my recent return to television journalism as a correspondent for Antena 3 in Spain.

With DJ Greg Scarnici and Melba Moore — Photo by Robert Bonanno, 2014A 2014 documentary photograph by Robert Bonanno featuring koitz with DJ Greg Scarnici and singer and actress Melba Moore, capturing a moment of Fire Island nightlife and culture.

The conversation also explores the inspiration behind my book koitz Gay Fire Island, my collaboration with filmmaker Parker Sargent on the documentary In the Meat Rack, and the experiences that have shaped my approach to documenting LGBTQ+ history and culture. We reflect on the emotional challenges of covering major news events, the balance between artistic and journalistic storytelling, and the personal moments that continue to influence my work.

I am grateful to Fire Island News & Great South Bay News for the opportunity to share my story and discuss the many paths my career has taken over the years.

Read the complete interview: Just koitz — Fire Island News & Great South Bay News