Women Directors
Floria Sigismondi to Direct Adaptation of Henry James’ “The Turn of the Screw”
Floria Sigismondi will once again make her way from the music scene to the big screen. Deadline has just announced that “The Runaways” helmer is set to direct “The Turning,” a new film from...
TIFF 2017: Sara Driver’s Basquiat Doc Acquired by The Match Factory
The Toronto International Film Festival hasn’t even begun yet and already a woman-directed selection has been sold. Variety reports that Sara Driver’s doc “Boom for Real: The Late Teenage...
James Cameron Disses “Wonder Woman” and the Internet Disses Him Back
Gal Gadot shutting down an attacker in “Wonder Woman”: Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Yesterday, James Cameron found out that he’s no longer the King of the World. There is a new king — actually...
Guest Post: Why the Lack of Women-Made Films in the National Film Registry Is a Problem — and How…
Guest Post: Why the Lack of Women-Made Films in the National Film Registry Is a Problem — and How We Can Fix It Guest Post by Maya Pearson New strides towards equality are being made every...
Tallgrass Film Fest Announces Inaugural Picks for Women-Directed DOX Spotlight
Earlier this year, the Tallgrass International Film Festival announced its new DOX Spotlight Section. This new competition features undistributed, feature-length documentaries directed by women. And...
Amazon Renews Jill Soloway’s “Transparent” for a Fifth Season
Jill Soloway’s award-winning series “Transparent” is, without a doubt, one of Amazon’s most successful properties. With two Golden Globes and eight Emmys to its name, it’s no surprise that...
Just 4 Women-Directed Films Included in BBC’s 100 Greatest Comedies List
BBC Culture recently asked 253 film critics (118 women and 135 men) to identify their top 10 favorite comedies. “We urged the experts to go with their heart and pick personal favorites,” the...
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,...
Apply Now to the SouthMed Women in Audiovisual Program
While Hollywood continues to overlook its blatant disregard for inclusivity, programs around the world are working towards leveling the playing field. Women in Audiovisual in the Southern...
Trailer Watch: A Grieving Father and Son Face Off in Natalia Garagiola’s “Hunting Season”
The trailer for Natalia Garagiola’s new feature film clearly establishes two worlds: the one within the home and the one outside. “Hunting Season” (“Temporada de Caza”) follows the...
Rebecca Thomas Will Direct Sci-Fi Thriller “Intelligent Life”
Rebecca Thomas will be taking the reins on another sci-fi film. The “Stranger Things” director — who signed on for the sci-fi action-thriller “Malignant” earlier this...
Trailer Watch: Two Friends Face Trauma and Grief in Liz W. Garcia’s “One Percent More Humid”
“This is a moment right before everything falls apart,” a serious Iris (Juno Temple) tells her forbidden lover, Gerald (Alessandro Nivola). “You just have to keep walking and trying not to...
Movies Announced from Directors St. Vincent, Emily Harris, & Brittany Poulton
Several new women-directed films are on the way. According to recent reports, we can expect the feature directorial debut from musical artist St. Vincent as well as Emily Harris’ first solo...
Women Sizzle at an Otherwise Not-So-Hot Summer Box Office
All in all, it’s been a rough summer for movie theaters. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this season’s box office is “pacing 12.4 percent behind last year” and it’s predicted that it...
Jennifer Yuh Nelson to Helm “Bittersweet Life” Remake
As we previously reported, “Kung Fu Panda 2” director Jennifer Yuh Nelson has begun to direct live-action work alongside her already-prestigious animation career. Now, per Deadline, Nelson will...
Weekly Update for August 18: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
“Patti Cake$” Films About Women Opening This Week Patti Cake$ (Opens in Limited Release) In a coming-of-age story straight out of Jersey, an unlikely rapper (Danielle Macdonald) finds her voice...
Patty Jenkins in Final Talks to Direct “Wonder Woman 2”
Patty Jenkins will return to direct “Wonder Woman 2.” After more than two months of speculation and rumors, Deadline reports that Jenkins is close to signing on for the sequel in a historic...
The Orchard Acquires Lynn Shelton’s “Outside In”
Once again, it’s almost TIFF season and several new films will be hitting the scene. This includes a new, buzz-worthy project from “Your Sister’s Sister” helmer Lynn Shelton. Deadline...
We Are Family: Crowdfunding Picks
Production on “Bench” Our families are often the first people we turn to when we seek comfort, care, reassurance, or even strength. The women featured in this set of crowdfunding picks find...
Apply Now for AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women
The continuous lack of female directors in Hollywood should come as no surprise. The numbers have, more or less, remained the same over the past 10 years. Slowly but surely, AFI’s Directing...
“Captain Marvel” Lands New Screenwriter
“Tomb Raider” reboot scribe Geneva Robertson-Dworet will be writing the story of Carol Danvers. Marvel has hired her to take over “Captain Marvel” screenwriting duties from Meg LeFauve...
Jennifer Aniston in Talks to Topline Comedy from Sophie Goodhart
It looks like Jennifer Aniston will star in another woman-directed film. The “Friends” actress is in talks with STXfilms to topline an untitled comedy from writer-director Sophie Goodhart,...
Sanaa Lathan to Star in Haifaa Al-Mansour Netflix Film “Nappily Ever After”
Sanaa Lathan is the latest Hollywood player to get into the Netflix business. Deadline confirms that the “Love & Basketball” actress will topline “Nappily Ever After,” a Netflix film...
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Acquires Sonia Lowman Doc “Teach Us All”
Ava DuVernay’s independent distribution company, ARRAY, has acquired its 17th film: Sonia Lowman’s “Teach Us All.” The documentary explores the U.S. education system and how it has...
Venice Trailer Watch: A Radical “Team Hurricane” Will Hit Critics’ Week
The trailer for Danish filmmaker Annika Berg’s directorial debut, “Team Hurricane,” begins with one seemingly overwhelming mantra: “Don’t be so hard on yourself.” This idea is...
Liz Garbus Directing Doc Series About New York Times in the Trump Era
Liz Garbus’ next project will give viewers an inside-look at The New York Times. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the “What Happened, Miss Simone?” director is helming a documentary series for...
Dee Rees Discusses Charlottesville, History, & Storytelling in Powerful Speech to Sundance…
Dee Rees Discusses Charlottesville, History, & Storytelling in Powerful Speech to Sundance Institute “Our voices are all that we have,” director Dee Rees argued as she accepted the 2017...
Tina Turner Stage Musical in the Works from Director Phyllida Lloyd and Writer Katori Hall
Tina Turner and “Tina” director Phyllida Lloyd: Turner’s Facebook account Tina Turner’s career has been nothing short of legendary. Over the past 60 years, she has dabbled in almost every...
TIFF 2017 Announces More Galas and Special Presentations, Brie Larson’s “Unicorn Store” to Premiere
The Toronto International Film Festival unveiled yet another round of films and projects set to screen at its 2017 edition next month. With these new numbers, there is now a total of 20 Galas and 64...
Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton’s “Battle of the Sexes” Set as American Express Gala at BFI…
Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton’s “Battle of the Sexes” Set as American Express Gala at BFI London Film Fest The BFI London Film Festival will be hosting the “Battle of the Sexes.”...
Nia Vardalos to Star in Dramedy Series for Bravo
Nia Vardalos has booked her next TV role. The writer, director, and actress will star in a dramedy series for Bravo, tentatively titled “Suburbs Famous.” Vardalos will portray a suburban...
Chloë Sevigny, Zosia Mamet, & More to Appear at Miu Miu Women’s Tales
Women’s Tales, a project created by fashion brand Miu Miu in conjunction with Venice Days, is returning for its sixth consecutive year. In addition to the premiere of two new short films, this...
“Wonder Woman” Is Now the Top Female-Helmed Film at the Domestic Box Office
Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” can add another accomplishment to its ever-growing list of milestones. As you might have heard, the superheroine pic surpassed the $400 million mark at the...
“Nashville” Creator Callie Khouri Has a New Music Series in the Works
Callie Khouri is headed to Miami. The “Nashville” creator has a new music-centric series in the works, this one based in the Sunshine State. Khouri hinted at the project during CMT’s #Nashchat...
Weekly Update for August 11: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
“The Glass Castle”: Jake Giles Netter/Lionsgate Films About Women Opening This Week The Glass Castle Chronicling the adventures of an eccentric, resilient, and tight-knit family, “The Glass...
Anna Paquin and Holliday Grainger to Star in Period Romance from Annabel Jankel
Oscar winner Anna Paquin is switching from one period project to another. The “True Blood” star, who will next be seen in Sarah Polley’s “Alias Grace” miniseries on Netflix, has signed on...
Watch: BFFs Share Secrets and Jokes in Exclusive “Porcupine Lake” Clip
Sleepovers are sacred spaces, and by choosing to attend participants agree to an implied confidentiality agreement: what happens at a sleepover stays at a sleepover. Our exclusive clip of...
Female TV Directors Share Stories, Talk Ryan Murphy’s Half Program at FX Panel
Seven female directors gathered for a panel hosted by FX Networks on Wednesday to talk about their professional experiences. One of the main topics of conversation? The catch-22 most new episodic...
More Than One Hat: August VOD and Web Series Picks
“Wisco Queens” Oftentimes, women in the film industry wear more than one hat — especially if a project is very close to their own identities and lives. The women behind this month’s VOD...
Trailer Watch: Learn the Amazing History Behind Curious George and His Creators in “Monkey…
Trailer Watch: Learn the Amazing History Behind Curious George and His Creators in “Monkey Business” “He’s as much of an immigrant as anyone,” we’re told about the world’s most beloved...
TIFF 2017 Adds More Programs: “Alias Grace” Series to Make World Premiere
The Toronto International Film Festival announced even more programs for its 2017 edition today. In addition to the Canadian and Cinematheque film lineups, TIFF unveiled the finalists for Telefilm...
Teaser Watch: Frankie Shaw Is a Single Mom Looking for Sex and Romance in “SMILF”
A meet cute is derailed by a screaming baby in the first teaser for “SMILF,” Frankie Shaw’s upcoming Showtime series. The spot kicks off with Shaw’s character, Bridgette, flirting with a guy...
Guest Post: Plenty of Qualified Women Directors Are Ready to Fill the Ranks
Guest Post by Rachel Feldman If asked to imagine a film or TV director, most people conjure the image of a man. Sadly, this is true for those who work in the film and television industry as well....
The “Fun Mom Dinner” Team on Depicting Friendship Between Mothers Onscreen
After the success of last year’s “Bad Moms,” there has been a slew of raunchy, female-driven comedies like “Rough Night,” “Little Hours,” and “Girls Trip.” The most recent addition...
“Insecure” Renewed for Season 3
Issa Rae is sticking around HBO. The premium cable network has renewed “Insecure” for a third season, Variety reports. The critically acclaimed show’s second season premiered on...
Quote of the Day: Brie Larson Hopes by Directing She Can Inspire Others to “Take the Risk”
Brie Larson’s feature directorial debut, “Unicorn Store,” won’t hit theaters until later this year, but the Oscar-winning actress is already gauging the movie’s success. And,...
Rebecca Thomas to Direct Fox Sci-fi Action-Thriller “Malignant”
Rebecca Thomas has booked yet another gig. According to Variety, the “Stranger Things” helmer has signed on to direct “Malignant,” a sci-fi action-thriller from Fox. Based on the Boom!...
Valeska Grisebach’s “Western” Gets U.S. Distribution
“Western” has found a home. Cinema Guild has snagged the U.S. rights to Valeska Grisebach’s thriller with a theatrical release planned for early 2018, Variety reports. Grisebach is among the...
Trailer Watch: Juliette Binoche Teaches a Dancer to Express Herself in “Polina”
“Polina” follows a gifted dancer on the brink of joining the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet when she decides to radically change gears. “I’m tired of executing other people’s choreography. I...
Alice Rohrwacher Begins Shooting “Lazzaro Felice”
Alice Rohrwacher has begun shooting her follow-up to “The Wonders,” Variety reports. Set in the present, “Lazzaro Felice” centers on a man who travels through time. Rohrwacher penned the...
Quad Cinema to Screen Films from Joan Micklin Silver and Sheila McLaughlin
Two rarely screened films from women directors will be shown at the Quad Cinema in New York City. Joan Micklin Silver’s “Between the Lines” will screen as part of the venue’s monthly...