A Blog Supporting Female Filmmakers
How to get your female filmmaker fix this spooky season. I already compiled a list, a little while ago now, of some top female directed horror films but this year I realised that there are still many more films to talk about, and even some new ones that have since been released. So here are …
Today I wanted to combine two passions of mine into one blog post. Not only am I an advocate for women's equality but I am also a big advocate for body positivity. I believe all women of every shape and size should love themselves for who they are no matter what they look like. The …
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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.
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.
When it comes to the world of film making these days the type of gear used ranges anywhere from more high tech than a sci-fi film to your parents old super 8. There are many contributing factors to what gear is used including budget, style, and accessibility but when even your mobile phone is enough …
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Last week I posted some uplifting quotes from successful filmmakers working in the industry in order to boost your motivation to get started on a film project. But what's the point of making a film that nobody will see? Film festivals are a great way to get your work out there not only for audience …
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You have an idea for a film, but you're not sure where to start when it comes to making it a reality. Or perhaps you do know how to start, but the thought of it is just so daunting you keep making excuses not to. If you are lacking in motivation or knowledge then I …
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If you are a geek like myself then you will be also be lamenting the fact that many of our beloved franchises are coming to conclusion this year. The Avengers, Game of Thrones and Star Wars are all reaching their momentous conclusions in 2019. For studios, franchises equal one thing and one thing only. MONEY. …
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It is depressing to see that the 'top 10 greatest Indie films of all time' lists spattered around the internet host a large majority of male directed films. So I decided to make an all-female directed top 10 indie film list to counteract the biased lists you can get everywhere else.
It's Women's History Month in America at the moment, but I wanted to join in on the celebration as I think it's important to acknowledge those women who have contributed to shaping the world we live in now. But I must admit that when I try and list women who had a big impact on …
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