A Blog Supporting Female Filmmakers
"I dream in full screenplays," were some of the first words first-time filmmaker screenwriter/director/actress/executive producer Shaun Rylee said to me when I began putting together this featured post. "All of my screenwriting work comes from actual real experiences from my life or inspired by them, which my dreams seem to take and formulate into cinematic …
I was having a conversation with a film/tv contact recently who generously agreed to meet me for coffee and impart some of her wisdom with regards to getting started in the industry. We got talking about making your own films and she had some interesting advice about film festivals standards, where to put in the …
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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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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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