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TIFF 2018 Women Directors: Meet Imogen Thomas — “Emu Runner”
Imogen Thomas’ short film “Mixed Bag” premiered at the Montreal Film Festival in 2008 and received the Gold Award at the Australian Cinematographers Society Awards . The film was also a...
TIFF 2018 Women Directors: Meet Renée Beaulieu — “The Naturally Wanton Pleasure of Skin”
Renée Beaulieu holds a degree in screenwriting from INIS (the National Institute of Image and Sound), a PhD in film studies, and is a certified pharmacist. Her previous features include “Le...
Quote of the Day: Viola Davis Explains How Her “Widows” Hair Makes a Statement
In just a few short days “Widows” will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The caper’s star, Viola Davis, is speaking out about her look in the film,...
TIFF 2018 Women Directors: Meet Patricia Rozema – “Mouthpiece”
Patricia Rozema’s first comedy feature, “I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing,” screened at the Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes, where it won the Prix de la Jeunesse. It then...
Trailer Watch: Emma Stone & Rachel Weisz Vie for Olivia Colman’s Attention in “The Favourite”
Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz duke it out in a new trailer for “The Favourite.” Set in 18th century England, the comedy sees the Oscar winners at war with one another and England at war...
TIFF 2018 Women Directors: Meet Wanuri Kahiu – “Rafiki”
Kenyan director-producer-writer Wanuri Kahiu’s first feature, “From A Whisper,” was based on the real-life events surrounding the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam in...
September 2018 Film Preview
While the summer movie season is winding down, the release of films by and about women is not. September features a bevy of women-driven indies and star-studded studio releases. The month kicks off...
“Sesame Street’s” Joan Ganz Cooney Becomes First Woman to Receive Top IBC Honor
Joan Ganz Cooney is making her way into history books. She’ll be the first woman to receive the International Broadcasting Convention’s International Honor for Excellence. Ganz Cooney is...
Trailer Watch: Amandla Stenberg in a Holocaust Story Unlike One That Has Ever Been Seen Before
“It wasn’t that I had not known I was different,” says Amandla Stenberg in a new trailer for “Where Hands Touch.” “As I reached 16 I realized Hitler had a plan for...
Venice 2018 Women Directors: Meet Nicole Palo – “Emma Peeters”
Nicole Palo’s credits include the 2005 short “Anna Doesn’t Know” and the 2008 feature “Get Born.” “Emma Peeters” will premiere at the 2018 Venice Film...
YouTube Orders Theresa Rebeck Pilot About Gender Inequality in Gaming Industry
Theresa Rebeck has a new show in the works. The “Smash” creator is taking on the world of gaming — and tackling its infamous misogyny. Deadline reports that YouTube has given a...
Teaser Watch: Elena Ferrante’s Epic Tale of Female Friendship Comes to HBO in “My Brilliant Friend”
Elena and Lila’s story is just months away from its small screen premiere. The first teaser has dropped for “My Brilliant Friend.” Based on Elena Ferrante’s international...
Dana Nachman on Her Guide Dog Documentary “Pick of the Litter”
Dana Nachman is an award-winning filmmaker of both fiction and documentary films. Nachman’s 2018 feature documentary, “Pick of the Litter,” was sold within 48 hours of its premiere at...
Venice 2018 Women Directors: Meet Elsa Amiel — “Pearl”
Elsa Amiel previously directed two short films, “Ailleurs seulement” and “Faccia d’Angelo.” “Pearl” is her feature debut. “Pearl” will premiere...
Foreign-Language Oscar Submissions: Colombia Picks “Birds of Passage,” Estonia “Take It Or Leave It”
Two more women-directed films have joined the foreign-language Oscar race. Colombia named Cristina Gallego — and Ciro Guerra’s — “Birds of Passage” as their entry, and...
Trailer Watch: Anjelica Huston Won’t Be Bullied in Theresa Rebeck’s “Trouble”
Anjelica Huston and Theresa Rebeck are re-teaming for “Trouble.” A trailer for the drama about siblings feuding over property recently dropped. Huston and Rebeck previously collaborated...
Trailer Watch: Elle Fanning Faces the End of the World in “I Think We’re Alone Now”
Elle Fanning (“Mary Shelley”) and Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) cross paths in a post-apocalyptic world in “I Think We’re Alone Now.” “Has anyone told you...
Venice 2018 Women Directors: Meet Sarah Marx — “L’Enkas”
Sarah Marx previously directed “Fatum,” a 2012 short about about a man struggling to reintegrate into society after serving time in jail. She later shot a documentary in a prison in...
London Film Fest’s Competition Lineup Is 50 Percent Women-Directed
Venice Film Festival is currently underway, and just one title screening in its Competition is directed by a woman. In contrast, the BFI London Film Festival just announced its 2018 Competition...
Quote of the Day: Guillermo del Toro Says Important Voices in the Biz Aren’t Being Heard
Guillermo del Toro is speaking out about the sexism plaguing the film industry. “I think the goal has to be 50-50 by 2020. If it’s 50-50 by 2019, that’s even better,” he said, referring...
Adina Pintilie’s Berlinale Winner “Touch Me Not” Snagged by Kino Lorber
“Touch Me Not” has secured North American distribution prior to its North American premiere at next month’s Toronto International Film Festival. Kino Lorber scored rights to the...
Trailer Watch: Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, & More Unite in “Tea with the Dames”
Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, and Joan Plowright crack open champagne and spill the beans in a new trailer for “Tea with the Dames.” The upcoming documentary sees the legendary...
Quote of the Day: Amandla Stenberg on Refusing to Compromise Her Own Power
Amandla Stenberg broke out in 2012 with her supporting role in “The Hunger Games,” but the actress takes the lead in another dystopian YA adaptation in theaters now. She toplines Jennifer...
TIFF Names Joana Vicente as New Executive Director and Co-Head
The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off in just over a week, and the fest has announced major news in advance of its 2018 edition. A press release named Joana Vicente as the new Executive...
Trailer Watch: Rosamund Pike Is Addicted to War Zones in Marie Colvin Biopic “A Private War”
“War is not so terrible for governments, for they are not wounded or killed like ordinary people,” observes Rosamund Pike in the first trailer for “A Private War.” The biopic...
Cannes Winner “Girl” Is Belgium’s 2019 Foreign-Language Oscar Pick
“Girl” will be representing Belgium in the 2019 foreign-language Oscar race, Deadline confirms. The drama about a transgender teen took home the Camera d’Or at Cannes for best first...
Ava DuVernay to Premiere Short Film on OWN, Signs Open Letter About Hollywood’s Pay Gap
Ava DuVernay is set to premiere a new short film on OWN. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker will debut “August 28th: A Day in the Life of a People” on the network behind her TV series,...
Trailer Watch: Joey King Loses Her Grandma and Gains a Mission in Teen Pic “Summer ’03”
Joey King feels pressure to make her grandma’s dying wish a reality in a new trailer for “Summer ’03.” As she takes her final breath, Grandma (June Squibb,...
Trailer Watch: Nicole Holofcener Explores a Mid-Life Crisis in “The Land of Steady Habits”
Convinced that something needs to change, Anders Hill (Ben Mendelsohn) quits his job in finance, which he describes as a “system of monstrous greed.” He doesn’t need more toys or...
Michaela Coel to Star in and Write Drama About Sexual Consent for BBC
Best known for “Chewing Gum,” an E4 comedy about a religious and reluctant virgin, Michaela Coel is set to tell another story with sexuality at the forefront, though this one more...
Trailer Watch: Dakota Johnson Makes a Deal with the Devil in “Suspiria”
“At the beginning she gave me things. Perfect balance. Perfect sleep. Now she wants to get inside of me. I can feel her. She can see me,” says Chloë Grace Moretz in a new trailer for...
Under the Radar: Yoko Yamanaka’s “Amiko” Is A Raw Coming-of-Age Story
High schooler Amiko (Aira Sunohara) is in love. The object of her affections is Aomi (Hiroto Oshita), a cool, counterculture guy with whom she bonds over their shared love of Radiohead. Despite his...
Amma Asante’s “Where Hands Touch” Acquired by Vertical
Amma Asante’s latest has secured distribution in advance of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Deadline reports that Vertical Entertainment snagged North American...
Tiffany Haddish Lines Up Netflix Stand-Up Special
Hot off her appearance at the MTV’s Video Music Awards comes word that Tiffany Haddish is getting an hour-long stand-up comedy special on Netflix. A press release announced that the...
Natalie Portman to Direct and Star as Twins in Pic About Ann Landers and Dear Abby Advice Columns
As an Oscar-winning actress with more than 20 years of experience in the industry and a directing credit under her belt, Natalie Portman has no doubt been asked for plenty of advice. She’s set...
Lillian Yu Sells Chinese Holiday-Themed Rom-Com Spec to New Line
Inclusivity sells. The success of “Crazy Rich Asians” has proven — yet again — that audiences aren’t only interested in stories about white men. The industry is taking...
Julianne Moore-Starrer “Gloria Bell” Goes to A24
“Gloria Bell” won’t be introduced to audiences for a few weeks, but she’s already found fans in A24. The company acquired U.S. rights to the Julianne Moore-starrer in advance...
Trailer Watch: An Actress and Activist Explores Her Roots in “Jane Fonda in Five Acts”
“This is the beginning of my last act. In order to know how to go forward, I’m going to have to know where I’ve been,” says Jane Fonda in the first trailer for “Jane...
“GLOW” Renewed for Season 3
The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are heading to Sin City. Netflix has finally renewed “GLOW” for a third season, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Season 2’s finale concluded with...
Niecy Nash Late-Night Pilot Ordered by TNT
Wish you could spend more time hanging out with Desna at Nail Artisans? If “Claws” leaves you wanting more Niecy Nash, you’re in luck. The cabler behind the nail salon dramedy just...
Faye Ward’s Fable Pictures to Bring “Chocolate Wars” to TV, Smita Bhide Penning the Script
Get your candy bars ready: the story of the most delicious-sounding battle ever could be heading to the small screen. Faye Ward’s Fable Pictures has optioned Deborah Cadbury’s “The...
Rungano Nyoni’s “I Am Not a Witch” Is UK’s 2019 Foreign-Language Oscar Pick
“I Am Not a Witch” may be heading to the Academy Awards. Rungano Nyoni’s debut feature has been named as the UK’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2019 Oscars,...
“Nashville” EPs Meredith Lavender & Marcie Ulin Have a New Music Drama in Development at NBC
Former “Nashville” scribes are working on bringing another story about a female musician to the small screen. Meredith Lavender and Marcie Ulin’s pitch for a one-hour drama scored a...
Sarah Jessica Parker-Starrer “Here and Now” Acquired
Sarah Jessica Parker’s showing off her vocal chops in “Here And Now.” The “Sex and the City” alumna plays a singer-songwriter in the pic, which just secured...
Writer to Watch: “Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” Scribe Lindsey Beer
“Sierra Burgess Is A Loser” will mark Lindsey Beer’s first screenwriting credit. Set to debut on Netflix in September, the teen comedy stars “Strangers Things'” Shannon...
Jenny Bicks Inks Overall Deal with Lionsgate TV
Jenny Bicks has signed an overall deal with Lionsgate TV, Deadline reports. The new pact sees the Emmy winner developing and producing original series for the studio. Perhaps best known for her work...
“Anne With an E” Returning for a Third Season
Get ready to hear Anne spin another yarn. Prince Edward Island’s most beloved fictional resident is sticking around the small screen. Netflix and Canadian broadcaster CBC have renewed...
Growing Pains: Crowdfunding Picks
Flip through one of your old photo albums. How does it feel? Regardless of the time period you are looking back on, you’re probably experiencing a fairly strong emotional response. Maybe it’s...
Quote of the Day: “Crazy Rich Asians'” Awkwafina on the Power of Representation
“Representation starts both in front of and behind the camera,” Awkwafina tells Variety in a new interview. Asked what the industry can do to make improvements in representing Asians...
Trailer Watch: Mary Elizabeth Winstead Is a Stand-Up With a Complicated Past in “All About Nina”
Mary Elizabeth Winstead takes center stage in a new trailer for “All About Nina.” The critically acclaimed dark comedy sees the “Fargo” alumna playing a stand-up comic....
Trailer Watch: Viola Davis Plots a Heist in “Widows”
Viola Davis is left cleaning up her husband’s mess in a new trailer for “Widows.” Her late love died during a job turned bad, and now it’s up to her to figure out how to pay...