In her new short film, “Bird Watching,” Anne Hollowday explores the ways women are seen in society.
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Producer Caralene Robinson on Why We Need More Transgender Films
Producer Caralene Robinson on filmmaking, working in entertainment, and why it’s great to be a woman now.
Alessia Cecchet Combines Craft With Filmmaking
Filmmaker Alessia Cecchet crafts every object that she animates in films that combine animation with live action.
This Female Director Explores a Taboo Subject: Breasts
In “The Breast Archives,” female director Meagan Murphy asks nine women to talk about the body part we all share, but rarely discuss.
Why I Made a Show About My Life as a Kink Dominatrix
Men and women are exploring their sexual fantasies more than ever before. One show, Mercy Mistress, takes an in-depth look at kink.
What Lies Beneath Cate Blanchett’s Performance in ‘Manifesto’
Considering Cate Blanchett’s breadth of work, she could be a character actor masquerading as a leading lady.
Why “Wendy and Lucy” is Michelle Williams’ Most Desperate Movie
Kelly Reichardt’s indie film “Wendy and Lucy” stars Michelle Williams as Wendy, a young woman on the search for a better life with her only friend, a dog named Lucy.
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story
As filmmaker Alexandra Dean deftly examines in her documentary “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story,” the combination of looks and intelligence can be devastating.
Meet the 24-Year-Old Filmmaker Behind the Holocaust Documentary NANA
For filmmaker Serena Dykman, “NANA” is even more than a Holocaust documentary: it’s a family exploration and a political call to action.
How I Turned My Love of Storytelling Into a Business
Feminist Wednesday blogger Erin Bagwell turns her passion for sharing women’s stories into film. See “Dream, Girl,” currently screening across the country and recently selected by Oprah to be part of her SuperSoul 100 roundup.
The Little Girl & The Single Mom: “The Little Prince” in the 21st Century
“The Little Prince” became a phenomenon for good reason: It reminds us how strange the “grown up” world is while articulating simple truths about friendship, love, and distance.
The Collapse of Fact and Fiction: Barbara Loden’s “Wanda”
When Wanda (played by Barbara Loden) divorces her husband and leaves her two small children behind, she is quickly stripped of her identity.
Getting To Know The “Rare Birds Of Fashion”
“Rare Birds of Fashion” is a new web series from writer and director Lily Hayes Kaufman and co-creator Jackie Schwartz.