I think it's safe to say that no one truly predicted the impact that coronavirus would have on our daily lives. The biggest area that I could see effected by all of this was the arts.
How To Cope Through COVID-19 As A Filmmaker
Stop Calling Yourself An Assistant
I've had an epiphany this week. I'm sick of being an assistant. I went to a pitching event the other weekend where in response to the age old introductory question 'what do you do?' I said I was a production assistant and "aspiring" director. The reply was something I had heard before when introducing myself …
Featured Female Filmmaker – Part 30
30 Amazing Women & Counting Featured Filmmaker 30! It such a momentous occasion to have featured this many fantastic filmmakers on the blog and so for this post we're showcasing a director with two varying film projects to talk about. I asked Hannah Brooke what made her want to become a film director and I …
Featured Female Filmmakers – Part 29
The Power Of The Arts Through Film & Music When I was in high school all I wanted to do was history yet the way the class timetable fell meant I ended up in Music class instead. It wasn't as if I disliked music; to end up in the class it had to be on …
Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Harley Quinn Through A Female Gaze
So we all know the abomination that was Suicide Squad, and I think we can all agree that despite the very VERY male gaze that was cast upon her the entire 2 hour and 17 minute run time, Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn was the best thing about it. So when I heard that Margot was …
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How To Gain Confidence As A New Filmmaker
Unfortunately working in the film industry can sometimes leave you with feelings of doubt, impostor syndrome, and a general lack of self confidence. But something you might notice in those that have moved their way up the film career ladder is that no matter how much skill you have or how much knowledge you possess, it's the confidence that sells it.
Featured Female Filmmakers – Part 28
Natalie Kavanagh began film making at just 8 years old. With a vivid imagination, but severe dyslexia, film was a way to escape the frustration she felt trying to communicate with words and allowed for her imagination to truly run wild. Starting out making music videos and comedy sketches then animations and short films with …
You’re Cancelled!
How To Navigate Cancel Culture When It Comes To Studying Film The more I write this blog and educate myself on the works of brilliant female directors the more I get frustrated at the curriculum I studied as part of my university film degree. We looked at film making from many different angles in terms …
On Love & Independence – Little Women Review
Greta Gerwig's Second Foray as Director is a Modern Take On A Classic Tale Little Women is a magical journey into the world of Louisa May Alcott's novel of the same name. Feeling like a modern romance film rather than the stuffy period piece it could very easily have been. Gerwig's writing and direction makes …
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Top Christmas Films Directed by Women
Where are you Christmas Films Directed By Women? We all love a good Christmas film. In fact, apart from Halloween, it’s probably one of the only other holidays to have its own genre of film. My plan earlier this year was to provide a list of Easter themed films directed by women that you could …