For this spooky season I thought it only fitting to showcase the true horror of sexism that has and continues to occur within film productions.
Horrifying Stories From Women On Film Sets
Horror Franchises That Have/Haven’t Hired Women
Now it's October, and officially spooky season, I thought I would turn my attention to some of the biggest Horror movie franchises to see which ones were adding female directors to their properties.
Finding Funding For Female Filmmakers
Are you struggling to finance your film? Here are some initiatives that will help you get started.
Feature Female Filmmakers – Part 24
Using Cake and Film to bring Diverse Storytelling to Screen I am partial to a bit of Great British Bake Off, Nailed It, and just generally consuming baked goods on a regular basis, so when director Emily Aquilar got in touch regarding her new short film Bries Bake Off Challenge I knew I had to …
The Farewell – Review
What Is The Best Way To Say Farewell The Farewell is an American/Chinese co-production that tackles issues of cultural identity in a way that is relatable for those going through similar experiences and accessible for those who may not be. Directed by Lulu Wang and staring the charismatic Awkwafina the film has so much heart …
Featured Female Filmmakers – Part 23
"Life made me become a film director" says this week's featured director Luana Di Pasquale. We spoke about Keep Mum her new short film exploring the psychological impacts of a cycle of domestic violence.
Ride Like A Girl – Review
The debut directing credit from Rachel Griffiths, Ride Like A Girl is the story of Australian jockey Michelle Payne and her journey towards becoming the first ever female to win the biggest horse race in the country, The Melbourne Cup. Staring Sam Neil, Magda Szubanski and Teresa Palmer as Michelle, the film is a quintessential …
The Kindergarten Teacher
There is a desperate need for unique storytelling to make a comeback in cinema. In this modern age movie goers are drowning in Superhero films and Disney remakes and it is leaving many of us gasping for fresh air. This week I got to take a deep breath for the first time in a while …
What It Takes To Be Your Own Girl Boss
The other day I was browsing the shelves at one of those discount bookshops when I came across a cover that got my attention. The book was #Girlboss, a autobiographical tale of the founder of online fashion retailer Nasty Gal, Sophia Amaoruso. I ended up buying the book as it ticked a lot of my …
Featured Female Filmmakers – Part 22
Revealing personal truths about oneself can be difficult but also therapeutic and sometimes even inspiring to others. This weeks featured director has taken on the challenge of turning an incredibly personal and painful experience into a short film, a goal that most certainly hasn't been easy to achieve. Katie Sponseller has always been attracted to …
