Films
March 2018 Film Preview
“A Wrinkle in Time”: Disney It’s Women’s History Month! We can’t think of a better time to celebrate women in film, whether behind the camera or on-screen. On International Women’s Day...
2018 Diversity Report: Women & POC Make Gains But Remain Woefully Underrepresented
To paraphrase Ava DuVernay, there have been several encouraging “moments” in Hollywood recently — including the successes of “Girls Trip,” “Wonder Woman,” and “Black...
Barbra Streisand on Her Oscar Snubs, Hollywood’s Boys’ Club, and More
Barbra Streisand reflects on the past, present, and future in a wide-ranging, lengthy new interview in Variety. The trailblazing writer, director, and singer speaks candidly about her experiences as...
Queen Latifah to Star in Make-A-Wish-Inspired Drama From Laurie Collyer
Queen Latifah is set to play a real-life fairy godmother. The Oscar-nominated actress has signed on to topline “Hope’s Wish,” an inspirational drama inspired by a real Make-A-Wish story....
Trailer Watch: “I Am Evidence” Shines a Light on the 400,000 Untested Rape Kits in the U.S.
“The rape kit back log is the most shocking demonstration of how we regard these crimes,” says Mariska Hargitay in a new trailer for “I Am Evidence.” Produced by the “Law & Order:...
Quote of the Day: Ava DuVernay on Hollywood’s “Broken System”
The past year has seen several barriers busted open in Hollywood: Patty Jenkins made history as the highest-paid female director, Dee Rees became the first black woman nominated for the best adapted...
Gina Rodriguez to Star in and Produce Netflix Rom-Com from Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Gina Rodriguez is adding another Netflix project to her slate. The “Jane the Virgin” star has signed on to topline and exec produce “Someone Great” for the streamer, The Hollywood Reporter...
Quote of the Day: Lynne Ramsay on Her Reputation for “Being Difficult”
“I’ve got a reputation for being difficult,” says Lynne Ramsay in a new interview with The Guardian, “and yet with my crew and my cast, I’m super-collaborative and we get on really well,...
Trailer Watch: Juliette Binoche Looks for Love in Claire Denis’ “Let the Sunshine In”
“You’re charming, but my wife is extraordinary,” Juliette Binoche is told in a new trailer for Claire Denis’ “Let The Sunshine In.” The Oscar winner plays Isabelle, a Parisian artist who...
Berlinale: Women-Directed Films Take Home Two Highest Honors
Women-directed films accounted for just 21 percent of the films eligible for the Berlinale’s highest honors this year. Despite overwhelming odds, the fest’s most prestigious prizes, the Golden...
Alafair Burke to Adapt Her Sexual Harassment-Themed Novel “The Wife” for Amazon Studios
Alafair Burke’s novel “The Wife” has only been on bookshelves for a month but plans for a film adaptation are already in the works. Following a bidding war with several parties, Amazon Studios...
2018 Athena List Announced
The 2018 Athena Film Festival (AFF) is in full swing. Last night’s opening film, Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton’s “Battle of the Sexes,” was followed by a Q&A with Billie Jean King...
Weekly Update for February 23: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
“Annihilation” Films About Women Opening This Week Annihilation After her husband disappears, a biologist (Natalie Portman) signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition in an environmental...
Adventures in Authenticity: Crowdfunding Picks
“Lorene’s Gotta Boogie” Follow the beaten path or the one less traveled? Life presents us many opportunities to explore this question, but every person’s journey towards a more authentic...
Yara Shahidi in Talks to Star in Tracy Oliver’s Adaptation of “The Sun Is Also a Star”
Yara Shahidi is “Grown-ish” and in talks to topline her own film. The actress may be starring in an adaptation of Nicola Yoon’s best-selling YA novel “The Sun Is Also a Star,” The...
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Trailer Watch: A Young Hip Hop Artist Discovers Her Voice in “Roxanne Roxanne”
Shanté, the protagonist of Roxanne Shanté biopic “Roxanne Roxanne,” is used to people speaking for her. When she comes home past curfew, she can’t get a word in while her mother, Peggy (Nia...
CBS Introduces Women’s Empowerment Initiative Eye Speak
The Eye is stepping up its support of women. Variety reports that CBS has launched Eye Speak, a program dedicated to advancing women’s careers at the network and providing opportunities for female...
Lupita Nyong’o to Star in Adaptation of Trevor Noah’s Memoir
Lupita Nyong’o is teaming-up with “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that the Oscar-winning actress has signed on to topline a film adaptation of the comedian’s...
Study: Number of Female Protagonists in Top 100 Films Dipped to 24 Percent in 2017
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Wonder Woman” were the three highest-grossing films at the domestic box office in 2017. Unfortunately, according to new research...
Dianne Dreyer’s Directorial Debut Starring Rachel Brosnahan Nabbed by Screen Media
“Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” breakout Rachel Brosnahan will be hitting the big screen later this year. The recent Golden Globe winner toplines “Change in the Air,” Dianne Dreyer’s directorial...
Berlinale 2018 Women Directors: Meet Adina Pintilie — “Touch Me Not”
Adina Pintilie is a Romanian filmmaker and visual artist. Her previous credits include “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” which premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and screened at over 50 international...
Trailer Watch: Halle Berry Fights to Keep Her Family Safe During the LA Riots in “Kings”
A trailer has arrived for Deniz Gamze Ergüven’s follow-up to “Mustang.” “Kings” sees the Turkish writer-director tackling the 1992 Los Angeles riots through the perspective of Millie...
Study: Women Received Just 23 Percent of Non-Acting Oscar Noms This Year
Yeah, we’re not impressed, either, Tonya: Oscar nominee Margot Robbie in “I, Tonya” The 2018 Academy Award nominations are marked by a few milestones. “Mudbound’s” Rachel Morrison is the...
Quote of the Day: Natalie Portman on What the Woody Allen Conversations Are Missing
Natalie Portman has never been one to remain silent about gender inequality in Hollywood. She’s spoken out about receiving one-third of co-star Ashton Kutcher’s pay for “No Strings...
Exclusive: Chicken & Egg Pictures Announces 2018 Accelerator Lab Cohort
Chicken and Egg Pictures has announced the participants of their 2018 Accelerator Lab. Designed to support first- and second-time nonfiction female filmmakers, the program offers each finalist a...
Distribution Deals: Christina Choe’s “Nancy” and Lorna Tucker’s Vivienne Westwood Doc
Two women-directed films that bowed at Sundance 2018 recently scored distribution deals: Christina Choe’s Andrea Riseborough-starrer “Nancy” and Lorna Tucker’s Vivienne Westwood documentary...
National Sawdust Names Winners of First Female & Non-Binary Composer Contest
National Sawdust, the Brooklyn performance venue, has announced the winners of its inaugural Hildegard Competition for Female and Non-Binary Composers: Kayla Cashetta, X. Lee, and Emma O’Halloran....
Anne Sewitsky’s Sonja Henie Biopic Scores Pre-Sale Deals
Figure skating is back in the news thanks to the PyeongChang Olympics and Margot Robbie-starrer “I, Tonya.” Now another controversial skater has a biopic on the way: three-time Olympic champion...
Berlinale 2018 Women Directors: Meet Emily Atef — “3 Days in Quiberon”
Emily Atef is an award-winning writer-director. Her credits include “Molly’s Way,” “The Stranger in Me,” and “Kill Me.” She’s one of the six German directors participating in this...
Trailer Watch: A Rape Survivor Seeks Justice in Kaouther Ben Hania’s “Beauty and the Dogs”
“We stepped out for a walk on the beach,” Mariam (Mariam Al Ferjani) recalls as she reports her rape in a trailer for “Beauty and the Dogs.” “We were by the sea when a white car pulled up....
Berlinale 2018: Isabelle Huppert to Lead Anne Fontaine’s New Film, Fest Hosts Gender Equality…
Berlinale 2018: Isabelle Huppert to Lead Anne Fontaine’s New Film, Fest Hosts Gender Equality Events The 68th Berlinale hasn’t reached its midway point yet but it’s already seen the...
Rachel Lee Goldenberg to Direct Pilot for CW Funeral Home Dramedy “Playing Dead”
Rachel Lee Goldenberg has an eclectic résumé: her directorial efforts include upcoming movie musical “Valley Girl,” meta Lifetime TV movie “A Deadly Adoption,” and the pilot for Andrea...
Changes at Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY: Maori Holmes Named Exec Director, Tilane Jones Promoted
Ava DuVernay is weeks away from debuting her first blockbuster, but the “Wrinkle in Time” helmer hasn’t left her independent roots behind. In 2010 the “13th” director founded AFFRM, which...
Berlinale 2018 Women Directors: Meet Tinatin Kajrishvili — “Horizon”
Tinatin Kajrishvil made several short films before her feature debut, “Brides.” The drama premiered at the Berlinale in 2014, where it won the Audience Award, and went on to screen at many...
Keira Knightley-Starrer “Colette” and Debra Granik’s “Leave No Trace” Get Release Dates
Two films to score distribution out of Sundance 2018 have received release dates, Keira Knightley-starrer “Colette” and Debra Granik’s father-daughter story “Leave No Trace. ” Bleecker...
Anne Hathaway May Star in Dee Rees’ Joan Didion Adaptation “The Last Thing He Wanted”
Anne Hathaway may be joining Dee Rees’ upcoming Joan Didion adaptation. Variety reports that the Oscar winner is in negotiations to topline political thriller “The Last Thing He Wanted.”...
Olivia Wilde Is Making Her Feature Directorial Debut with “Booksmart”
Olivia Wilde is stepping behind the camera for her feature directorial debut. After helming a couple of music videos and a short, the “House” alumna is teaming up with Annapurna Pictures and...
Trailer Watch: A Cowboy Searches for His Purpose in Chloé Zhao’s “The Rider”
“Sometimes dreams aren’t meant to be,” a former rodeo star is told in a new trailer for “The Rider.” Chloé Zhao’s award-winning drama is based on a true story and takes place in the...
Weekly Update for February 16: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
“The Party” Films About Women Opening This Week “The Boy Downstairs” The Boy Downstairs — Written and Directed by Sophie Brooks (Opens in NY; Opens in LA February 23) Diana (Zosia...
Trailer Watch: Michelle Pfeiffer Is in Over Her Head in “Where Is Kyra?”
Michelle Pfeiffer loses her knight in shining armor in a new trailer for Sundance drama “Where Is Kyra?” “Thank God for my mom, she saved my ass,” Kyra (Pfeiffer) says in a new trailer for...
Sally Potter on Tackling Politics On-Screen in “The Party” and the Future of Feminism
Sally Potter is the writer-director behind films such as “Ginger & Rosa,” a coming of age tale set against the Cuban Missile Crisis, the romantic, iambic pentameter-performed “Yes,” and...
Lone Scherfig to Direct Modern-Day Fairy Tale “Secrets from the Russian Tea Room”
Lone Scherfig’s follow-up to “Their Finest” sees her leaving the London Blitz behind for a modern-day fairy tale set in New York City. The Danish filmmaker has signed on to write and direct...
Trailer Watch: Rooney Mara Refuses to Be Silent in “Mary Magdalene”
“God made you to be a mother,” Rooney Mara is told in a new trailer for “Mary Magdalene.” But she insists that she’s “not made for that life,” and instead decides that she’ll commit...
Berlinale 2018 Women Directors: Meet Janet van den Brand — “Ceres”
Janet van den Brand is a Dutch director currently living in Brussels. Her films have been selected for numerous film festivals including the Generation Kplus competition at the Berlinale in 2013 and...
Oscar Nominee Ildikó Enyedi Is Making Her English-Language Debut, Léa Seydoux to Star
Palme d’Or-winning actress Léa Seydoux has signed on to star in “The Story of My Wife,” the new film from “On Body and Soul” director Ildikó Enyedi. The upcoming pic will focus on a...
Berlinale 2018 Women Directors: Meet Katharina Mueckstein — “L’animale”
Katharina Mueckstein made her feature debut with 2013’s “Talea.” She is the co-founder of production company La Banda Film. “L’animale” will premiere at the 2018 Berlinale on...
Irish Film Board Launches POV Production & Training Scheme for Female Filmmakers
Calling all Irish women writers, directors, and/or producers: Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) has announced a new initiative for female filmmakers. According to Scannain, the...
Valeska Grisebach on Exploring Heroes and Male Mythology in “Western”
Interview by Kelsey Moore Valeska Grisebach’s directorial debut, “Be My Star,” won the Critics’ Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Torino Film Festival’s main prize....
Study: Women Are Underrepresented Onscreen and Off in Korean Film
The Korean Film Commission has released the findings from a study on Korean movies released in 2017 — and the numbers show an obvious gender disparity on both sides of the camera. As Soompi...
BFI and BAFTA Announce New Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Guidelines
The British Film Institute (BFI) and BAFTA are joining forces to fight bullying and sexual harassment in the UK film industry. Deadline confirms that the two organizations have put together plans...
Tessa Thompson to Star in and Produce Biopic of Jewel Thief Doris Payne
“Ocean’s 8” isn’t the only female-led heist story in the works. “Thor: Ragnarok” star Tessa Thompson has signed on to star in a biopic about legendary American jewel thief Doris Payne,...