Events
BFI Southbank Will Spotlight Films By and About Women in June
BFI Southbank will be showcasing women-centric and women-made films throughout the month of June. A press release has announced that the four-screen cinema in South Bank, London will be championing...
Watch: Celebrate 50/50 Day With This Inspirational Short Film
Today, April 26, is 50/50 Day, a day that sees people all over the world fighting to achieve gender equality. Over 35,000 events have been organized to celebrate the occasion, including livestreamed...
You’re Invited: Women and Hollywood Is Hosting a Networking Event at Cannes
If you’re attending the Cannes Film Festival this year, definitely mark your calendar for Women and Hollywood’s Networking Event. Hosted by Founder/Publisher Melissa Silverstein in collaboration...
You’re Invited: Women and Hollywood is Continuing the Conversation in Cannes
Heading to Cannes 2018 and interested in discussing topics such as securing funding, working collaboratively, and the lack of women-directed films screening in the fest’s Competition? Please join...
Birds’ Eye View Unveils New Project to Grow Audiences for Women-Directed Films
Birds’ Eye View (BEV) has introduced a new initiative to increase the audiences for female-helmed movies: the “Reclaim The Frame” Influencer Project. From April to September BEV will spotlight...
BAMcinématek to Spotlight Women Filmmakers & Black Cinema in Upcoming Film Series
Brooklyn theater BAMcinématek is celebrating women directors and black cinema in two of its upcoming film series. The venue will host “New Voices in Black Cinema” April 26–29 as well as “A...
Inclusion Rider Co-Creator Stacy Smith to Deliver Keynote at Women’s Media Summit
A number of activists leading the fight for gender equality in Hollywood are slated to attend the second annual Women’s Media Summit. Set to take place April 5–7 in Provincetown, MA, the event...
Join Women and Hollywood for a Special Screening of Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here”
“You Were Never Really Here”: Amazon Studios Women and Hollywood is working with Amazon Studios to help spread the word about the powerful new movie written and directed by Lynne Ramsay, “You...
Submit Your Script to Athena Film Fest’s Summer 2018 TV and Screenwriting Labs
The Athena Film Festival (AFF) is launching a new program for rising women screenwriters. In partnership with IRIS and the Stephens College Master of Fine Arts in Television and Screenwriting, AFF...
Women and Hollywood Joins WrapWomen’s Inaugural Power Women Summit
Women and Hollywood is joining Time’s Up, Women In Film (WIF), and more in supporting WrapWomen’s first ever Power Women Summit. Taking place November 1 and 2 in Los Angeles, the event will...
Women Comprise 60% of Variety‘s 2017 Screenwriters to Watch List
Variety has announced the scribes selected for its 10 Screenwriters to Watch of 2017 and six of the writers are women. They include Liz Hannah (“The Post”), Maggie Betts (“Novitiate”), and...
Women and Hollywood Announces London Trailblazer Awardees & First-Time Female Filmmaker Contest…
Women and Hollywood Announces London Trailblazer Awardees & First-Time Female Filmmaker Contest Winners Women and Hollywood is honored to share the recipients of the Trailblazer Awards, which...
Women and Hollywood Invites You to Screenings of Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird”
We’re working* with the folks at A24 to offer the Women and Hollywood community the opportunity to see an advance screening of “Lady Bird,” written and directed by Greta Gerwig. This is a...
You’re Invited: Women and Hollywood’s 10th Anniversary Celebration in London
Women and Hollywood’s final 10th anniversary event, to be held in London, is fast approaching. As we honor a decade of educating, advocating, and agitating for greater gender diversity in film on...
Women and Hollywood Would Like to Thank Its 10th Anniversary Sponsors
Women and Hollywood’s 10th anniversary is finally here! Tomorrow night we’ll be celebrating at a sold-out event in New York City. We’ll also be gathering for events in Los Angeles on October...
Patty Jenkins and Geena Davis Named Keynoters at Women in Entertainment Summit
Two Wonder Women are set to deliver keynotes at the the upcoming third annual Women in Entertainment Summit: record-breaking “Wonder Woman” helmer herself, Patty Jenkins, and Oscar-winning...
Save the Date: Women and Hollywood’s 10th Anniversary Celebration in London
Women and Hollywood will be hosting its final 10th anniversary event in London on November 27. As we honor a decade of educating, advocating, and agitating for greater gender diversity in film, we...
You’re Invited: Women and Hollywood’s 10th Anniversary Celebration in LA
Women and Hollywood will be hosting one of its 10th anniversary celebrations in Los Angeles on October 25. As we honor a decade of educating, advocating, and agitating for greater gender diversity...
You’re Invited: Women and Hollywood’s 10th Anniversary Celebration in NYC
Women and Hollywood is celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall. And our first event, to be held in New York City, is fast approaching. As we honor a decade of educating, advocating, and agitating...
Julianne Moore Will Be Celebrated at 2017 MoMA Film Benefit
It looks like Julianne Moore is going to have a good autumn. The Oscar winner has three films coming out — “Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” “Wonderstruck,” and...
MoMA to Host Kelly Reichardt Mid-Career Retrospective
If you can’t wait for Kelly Reichardt’s next film, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has something to tide you over. The museum will be hosting a mid-career retrospective of Reichardt’s work,...
Academy to Host Event Celebrating Trailblazing Women of Animation
“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” are just a few of the many movies women animators helped bring to the screen. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts...
Updated Info for Women and Hollywood’s 10th Anniversary
Note: The Los Angeles anniversary event is now October 25, 2017. Invitations are still available for Women and Hollywood’s 1oth anniversary celebrations. This fall Founder and Publisher Melissa...
Save the Date: Women and Hollywood Is Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary
Women and Hollywood is celebrating its tenth anniversary this fall and we want you to be there! Founder and Publisher Melissa Silverstein will be hosting three different events — one in New...
Cannes 2017: Salma Hayek, Robin Wright, and More to Participate in Women in Motion Talks
Women-directed films are — once again — scarcely represented in Cannes’ Competition lineup, but fortunately Kering’s third annual Women in Motion program promises to initiate and...
Cannes 2017: Join Women and Hollywood and Other Organizers Supporting Female Filmmakers
This year at the Cannes Film Festival, Women and Hollywood will once again be hosting a networking meeting with influencers who advocate for female filmmakers. Join us May 22 at the Scandinavian...
Gurinder Chadha Joins UK Initiative Tackling Gender Imbalance in the Film Industry
Based in the UK and want to learn from the best and brightest in the film business? Listen up. Female Film Leaders is an industry forum that “aims to equip up-and-coming female film industry...
You’re Invited: Women and Hollywood Talks Europe vs Hollywood with German Director Frauke Thielecke
Wondering how women fare in the European film and TV industry compared to Hollywood? You’re in luck. Award-winning German director Frauke Thielecke will speak about her experiences directing film...
Piper Laurie to Be Honored with Special Event at Ojai Film Festival
The most terrifying mom in film history is getting much-deserved props. “Carrie” star Piper Laurie will be celebrated with a special event in her honor at the upcoming Ojai Film Festival, The...
You’re Invited: Women and Hollywood Celebrates Intl Women’s Day in London with Gurinder Chadha
Looking for a way to celebrate International Women’s Day in London? Look no further. Join Women and Hollywood, Birds Eye View, and White Water Women for a special event Wednesday, March 8. “Bend...
Essence and the Paley Center Announce Exhibit Celebrating Black Women in Hollywood
If you find yourself in Beverly Hills this month, you may just get the chance to admire Olivia Pope’s famous attire in person. Essence and the Paley Center for Media are teaming up to launch...
Samantha Bee Hosting an Event Opposite the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
“Full Frontal’s” Samantha Bee is launching the first annual “Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner,” which will take place on Saturday, April 29, at The Willard Hotel in Washington,...
“The Night Manager” Director Susanne Bier to Deliver Keynote at Screen Film Summit
Writer-director Susanne Bier will deliver the keynote speech at Screen Film Summit 2016, Screen International reports. Just over a month ago the prolific Danish filmmaker picked up an Emmy for...
You’re Invited! USC Annenberg Hosts Diversifying Entertainment Event
Join Women and Hollywood founder and publisher Melissa Silverstein at “Transforming Hollywood 7: Diversifying Entertainment.” The all-day public event is being held on October 21 from 9 a.m....
ArcLight to Present Second Annual Women in Entertainment Summit
Theater chain ArcLight Cinemas is set to present the second annual Women in Entertainment Summit, Yahoo! News reports. The event will take place November 10 at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. The...
Event Invite: Join Us in Australia to Discuss Diversity in Action
Do you want more diversity on-screen and behind-the-scenes? If so, you may be interested in a panel taking place in Ultimo Sydney on July 25. Screen Vixens and Film Fatales are hosting the third...
Inspirational Women in Theater To Be Celebrated By London’s Tonic Theatre
Tonic Theatre is launching an event to honor women in theater. The inaugural celebration will take June 22 at the Ambassadors Theater in London, England. Lucy Kerbel, Tonic’s director, will...
Celebrate Reproductive Rights at a Reading of “Spare Rib” Hosted by Gloria Steinem
More information has been revealed about Spare Rib, an upcoming reproductive rights celebration hosted by the Society for Ethical Culture. Gloria Steinem will host the event honoring the work of Dr....
Cannes Film Festival – 2015
The Cannes festival began with a meeting on May 18 organized by the Créteil Women’s Film Festival and the Society of Dramatic Authors (SACD) entitled “Women Make Great Movies: Strategies for...
Strategies for Success: The Swedish Model for Gender Equity in Film
“Strategies for Success: The Swedish Model for Gender Equity in Film” a dialogue between Anna Serner, CEO of the Swedish Film (SFI) Institute and Melissa Silverstein of Women and Hollywood. The...
Networking with Women Filmmakers – London 2015
A variety of women filmmakers including Andrea Arnold, Carol Morley, Cairo Cannon, Sophie Fiennes and many others gathered to discuss the state of affairs for women filmmakers. Hosted by Kate...
Strategies for Success: Event with Creative England
Creative England and Women and Hollywood hosted an evening for representatives from across the industry, including BBC Films, Women in Film & TV, Warner Brothers, BAFTA, Silver Salt Films and...
Women & Hollywood Is Coming to London
Over the last several months, the conversation surrounding gender inequality in Hollywood has grown much louder. This new conversation with Melissa Silverstein — writer, founder and editor of...