Women Directors

Weekly Update May 17: Women Centric, Directed and Written Films Playing Near You

Odes to Female Friendships Rule The Weekend with Katie Aselton's Black Rock and Frances Ha

This weekend, two very different films that explore the intricacies of female friendships are hitting theaters (and VOD) near you: Katie Aselton's thriller Black Rock and Noah Baumbach's wry Frances Ha.

Guest Post: Screaming With Your Body

Hysteria is the way to express with your body desires that the society does not accept. It’s like screaming with your body.  

Review Roundup: The Bling Ring - Directed by Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring opened up Un Certain Regard at Cannes and the reviews of the film are coming in. Here's a roundup of reviews of the film. 

Rashida Jones Makes Directorial Debut with Sara Bareilles 'Brave' Music Video

Rashida Jones announced her directorial debut with Sara Bareilles' "Brave" music video on Twitter earlier this week.. It's a bright, poppy song with an equally uplifting video to match. 

Sundance: Tribeca Film & Well Go Pick Up Francesca Gregorini's Emanuel And The Truth About Fishes

After premiering at Sundance earlier this year, Tribeca Film and Well Go have picked up Francesca Gregorini's Emanuel And The Truth About Fishes. 

Kate Winslet to Star in Jocelyn Moorhouse's The Dressmaker

Kate Winslet is going to star in Jocelyn Moorhouse's The Dressmaker. Moorhouse has also written the script which is based on the novel by Rosalie Ham. 

Women Directed and Written Projects Chosen for Sundance Institute's June Directors and Screenwriters Labs

The Sundance Institute announced the 13 projects chosen for their prestigious June Director and Screenwriter Labs which take place from May 27-June 27.  The program has fellows work with creative advisors, actors and crews to shoot and edit scenes from their screenplays. They get the opportunit...

Sundance: Jill Soloway's Afternoon Delight Gets Pick Up from Film Arcade and Cinedigm

After winning the U.S. Dramatic Directing award for her film Afternoon Delight, Jill Soloway's Sundance film has finally got picked up by Film Arcade and Cinedigm.