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Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun, Rosamund Pike, & More to Attend BFI’s Woman with a Movie Camera Summit
BFI’s inaugural Woman with a Movie Camera Summit sold out in 2018, so it comes as no surprise that the popular event is coming back for a second edition. Returning to BFI Southbank on June 22,...
Weekly Update for June 14: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING American Woman In a blue-collar town in Pennsylvania, a 32-year-old woman’s (Sienna Miller) teen daughter goes missing and she is left to raise her infant grandson alone....
New Georges Founder Susan Bernfield Talks Empowering Women in Theater
When Susan Bernfield was starting out as an actress in 1992, she realized there were not a lot of roles being written for her, or for women in general. She couldn’t even find plays by women at the...
Alyssa Milano Publishes State-by-State Abortion Legislation Guide for Film Industry
In the wake of the restrictive abortion bans that keep cropping up around the country, Alyssa Milano is making it easier for studios and filmmakers — at least those that support women and...
Trailer Watch: Shonda Rhimes, Geena Davis, & More Talk Gender Inequality in “This Changes Everything”
“The door has to be open. We just want inclusion,” says Meryl Streep in a new trailer for “This Changes Everything.” The documentary explores gender inequality in Hollywood,...
Locarno Film Festival to Open with Ginevra Elkann’s “Magari”
The 2019 Locarno International Film Festival will kick off with Italian filmmaker Ginevra Elkann’s feature directorial debut. Cineuropa confirmed that “Magari” has been chosen as...
Tracee Ellis Ross Will Lead and Exec Produce “Daria” Spinoff “Jodie”
One of “Daria’s” most beloved characters will return to TV. The Hollywood Reporter confirms MTV Studios is developing “Jodie,” an animated spinoff of iconic ’90s...
Sophia Takal to Direct Blumhouse Reboot of “Black Christmas”
Sophia Takal is re-teaming with Blumhouse for another female-led horror pic. She’s been tapped to direct a reboot of “Black Christmas” for the production company behind “Get...
Mary Holland & Betsy Sodaro Will Topline Maureen Bharoocha’s Arm-Wrestling Comedy “Golden Arm”
May the best biceps win. Indie arm wresting comedy “Golden Arm” has cast its leads. A press release announced that Mary Holland (“Veep,” “Mike and Dave Need Wedding...
Under the Radar: “A Woman’s Work” Tackles Gendered Notions of Labor
How many hours of practice does it take to become an NFL cheerleader? In Lacy Fields’ case, approximately 10,560 over 18 years. Yet after she finally accomplished that feat, joining the Oakland...
Sarah Phelps to Adapt Agatha Christie’s “The Pale Horse” for BBC and Amazon
Sarah Phelps is bringing her fifth Agatha Christie adaptation to the small screen. Variety confirms the award-winning screenwriter will pen a two-part series based on Christie’s “The Pale...
Laura Luchetti’s “Twin Flower” Acquired by Film Movement
Film Movement has snagged North American rights to teen runaway drama “Twin Flower.” According to Variety, a small U.S. theatrical run is planned. Written and directed by Laura Luchetti,...
S.J. Chiro to Direct Mira Sorvino in “East of the Mountains” Adaptation
Mira Sorvino and S.J. Chiro are teaming up for an adaptation of father-daughter story “East of the Mountains.” The former will star in the drama based on David Guterson’s 1999...
Jada Pinkett Smith to Receive MTV’s Trailblazer Award
Jada Pinkett Smith is heading from the red table to the MTV Movie and TV Awards. The “Red Table Talk” host and “Girls Trip” actress will receive the Trailblazer Award at the...
Raising Films Survey: Carers Aren’t Getting Support They Need from the Industry
Raising Films recently conducted a survey “to query the particular impact that caring responsibilities have on those within the [film industry], focusing on those who care for people other than...
Winners Announced for Bumble’s Second Female Film Force Competition
Bumble is awarding five women-made short films funding as part of its second Female Film Force competition. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the winning projects include a comedic drama about...
Desiree Akhavan & Haifaa al-Mansour Among ReFrame Rise’s Inaugural Class of Women Directors
Not only did the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala honor Amy Poehler, Issa Rae, Elizabeth Debicki, Cathy Schulman, and more, it also featured the launch of ReFrame Rise Directors Program,...
Trailer Watch: Keira Knightley Plays an Iraq War Whistleblower in “Official Secrets”
Keira Knightley risks it all to stand up to the British government — and stand up for the British people — in a new trailer for “Official Secrets.” Set in 2003, the political...
Swati Bhise’s “The Warrior Queen of Jhansi” Lands at Roadside Attractions
Swati Bhise’s directorial debut has secured distribution stateside. Roadside Attractions acquired U.S. rights to historical epic “The Warrior Queen of Jhansi,” Deadline reports....
Quote of the Day: Tessa Thompson on the Barriers Blocking Women of Color from Equal Pay
When news first broke that Tessa Thompson would be starring in the new “Men in Black” movie alongside her “Thor: Ragnarok” co-star Chris Hemsworth, Women and Hollywood...
Trailer Watch: Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson Give “Late Night” a Makeover
“You’re welcome, America,” says Emma Thompson in the final trailer for “Late Night.” The spot suggests that filmgoers have plenty to thank the Brit for, with critics and...
Ilana Glazer Has a Stand-Up Special in the Works at Amazon
Yas queen! “Broad City” star Ilana Glazer’s first stand-up special is coming to Amazon. The “Rough Night” actress announced the news via her Instagram account. The...
Tina Gordon to Direct Youth Choir Comedy “Praise This” for Universal
“Sister Act” fans, take note: another musical comedy about a choir is on the way. “Little” helmer and co-writer Tina Gordon has been tapped to direct Universal Pictures’...
Laura Dern, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, & More Elected to Academy’s Board of Governors
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has held elections for its 2019-2020 Board of Governors. According to a press release, the 54-person board’s number of women has risen from 22 to...
“Russian Doll” Renewed for Season 2
Prepare for “Gotta Get Up” to get stuck in your head again: “Russian Doll” is coming back. Netflix has renewed the critically acclaimed Natasha Lyonne-starrer for a second...
Apply Now: North Face’s Move Mountains Grant for Women Directors
If you’re a woman filmmaker with a love for the Great Outdoors, then The North Face has the grant for you. The apparel company has announced the Move Mountains Filmmakers Grant, “a...
Julianne Moore and Patricia Clarkson to Be Honored at Karlovy Vary Film Fest
“Far from Heaven” co-stars Julianne Moore and Patricia Clarkson are set to reunite at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF). Both are being honored at the 2019 edition of...
Stunt Coordinator Shauna Duggins to Make Directorial Debut with “Guardian”
The Emmy-winning stunt coordinator behind Zoya the Destroyer and Liberty Belle’s epic battles in the ring is stepping behind the camera. “GLOW’s” Shauna Duggins is set to make...
Banff Fest 2019: Fund Launched for Women in TV, Paul Feig Talks Equality & Representation
Gender equality and inclusion have been among the main topics of conversation at this year’s Banff World Media Festival. The Canadian fest saw the announcement of the Banff Accelerator for...
Trailer Watch: Elsa and Anna Go North in “Frozen 2”
Elsa is following in Arya Stark’s footsteps and embarking on an epic mission into the unknown. A trailer has dropped for “Frozen 2,” and sees Disney’s game-changing sisters,...
Sophia Lillis to Topline Netflix High School Drama “I Am Not Okay With This”
“Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” star Sophia Lillis has a new case to crack — the mysterious superpowers growing inside her. The “Stranger Things” and...
Marti Noxon and Jessica Rhoades Option YA Novel “Like A Love Story”
Two of the women behind HBO’s award-winning adaptation of Gillan Flynn’s “Sharp Objects” are teaming up on another project based on a novel. Marti Noxon and Jessica Rhoades,...
Study: Just Four Women Among Directors of the Top Animated Films 2007-2018
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative presented its latest research today at the Women in Animation World Summit, held as part of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The report,...
Ali Stroker, “Hadestown” Team, and More Make History at the 2019 Tony Awards
Last night’s 73rd Annual Tony Awards marked many firsts for women who are paving the way on Broadway, both onstage and off. The show was indicative that post-#MeToo, the course of history for...
Angela Chen Receives Inaugural AGBO/AFI Conservatory Development Grant
Angela Chen’s next project just received a major boost. The writer, director, editor, and producer has been named as the inaugural recipient of the AGBO/AFI Conservatory Development Grant, a...
“Bunny” Adaptation in the Works at AMC with Megan Mostyn-Brown Attached to Write
“Bunny” won’t hit shelves until June 11, but the novel is already being developed for the small screen. AMC Networks acquired the rights to Mona Awad’s book about a creative...
Ofra Bloch’s “Afterward” Lands at Abramorama
Abramorama has claimed North American theatrical rights to Ofra Bloch’s feature debut, “Afterward.” The doc examining the emotional and psychological wounds of victims and...
Weekly Update for June 7: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING Late Night – Directed by Nisha Ganatra; Written by Mindy Kaling (Opens in Select Theaters; Opens Wide June 14) “Late Night” is the movie I have been...
Public Theater’s 2019-20 Season Includes “For Colored Girls” and Hillary Clinton Musical
Hillary Clinton, Ntozake Shange, Leigh Silverman, and Jeanine Tesori are just a few of the names that will be featured at the Public Theater next season. Per The New York Times, the Off Broadway...
“Queen Sugar” Announces Additional Women Directors for Season 4
Lacey Duke, C. Fitz, Pratibha Parmar, Deborah Kampmeier, and Stacey Muhammad will be among the ranks of “Queen Sugar’s” all-women directors. A press release has announced that these...
Trailer Watch: Michelle Williams & Julianne Moore Have Unfinished Business in “After the Wedding”
In a new trailer for the English-language remake of Susanne Bier’s “After the Wedding,” Michelle Williams’ Isabel has spent her life working with children in a Calcutta...
Kay Cannon Will Direct Treasure-Hunt Comedy “79ers” for Lionsgate
Only two months after news broke that Kay Cannon would direct Sony Pictures’ retelling of “Cinderella” comes word that the “Blockers” filmmaker will helm yet another...
Women in Animation Launches Global Fund, Has Already Raised Over $500K
Women in Animation (WIA) has announced the launch of the WIA Global Fund as part of its long-held mission to achieve greater gender parity within the animation industry. According to a press relase,...
Trailer Watch: A Beekeeper’s Way of Life Is Upended in Sundance Winner “Honeyland”
“We only take half,” Hatidze Muratova, the last in a long line of Balkan beekeepers, explains to a young boy as she removes a honeycomb from a hive. “Half for them. Half for...
Kat Wood’s Action Pitch “Diplomatic Courier” Snagged by Skydance
Former Earth scientist and BBC journalist Kat Wood has another feature in the works. The screenwriter sold Jason Bourne-style action pitch “Diplomatic Courier” to Skydance in a...
Trailer Watch: Jillian Bell & Michaela Watkins Inherit a “Sword of Trust” in New Lynn Shelton Pic
In Lynn Shelton’s latest film, Cynthia (Jillian Bell) inherits a very unique object when her grandfather dies: a sword with an apparent connection to the Civil War. “What you are looking...
Trailer Watch: Alice Englert Questions Her Faith and Faces a Snake in “Them That Follow”
Set deep in Appalachia, “Them That Follow” tells the story of Mara (Alice Englert), a young woman preparing for her wedding day. Mara’s got a lot more than floral arrangements and...
Trailer Watch: Krysten Ritter’s Hero’s Journey Concludes in “Jessica Jones'” Final Season
Yet another bad guy wants Jessica Jones to die — but this one really has it in for her, and he’s determined to prove her a fraud. A trailer has dropped for the third and final season of...
Tayari Jones Wins the Women’s Prize for Fiction
American novelist Tayari Jones is this year’s recipient of the Women’s Prize for Fiction. She’s being recognized for “An American Marriage,” described by chair of judges...
Trailer Watch: 16 Years After Losing an Arm, Surfer Bethany Hamilton Is Still “Unstoppable”
In 2003, 13-year-old competitive surfer Bethany Hamilton was attacked by a tiger shark. She lost her left arm but not her love of surfing. “It wasn’t like that passion had been taken...
Apply Now: Oxford Film Fest’s Female Filmmaker Retreat
Oxford, Mississippi’s film festival will be hosting a Female Filmmaker Retreat during its 2020 edition. Scheduled to take place March 16-19, 2020 at Oxford’s Camp Hopewell, the retreat...