Women Directors

Trailer Watch: Girl Most Likely - Written by Michelle Morgan and Co-Directed by Shari Springer Berman

This is Kristen Wiig's first leading role onscreen since Bridesmaids.  I hope people are not expecting Bridesmaids 2 because this looks a bit more intense.  Formerly titled Imogene, Wiig plays a playwright who has a nervous breakdown and is forced to move back in with her estranged mom (An...

Weekly Update May 3: Women-Centric, Directed and Written Films Playing Near You

Melissa McCarthy's Tammy to Take on 2014 Independence Day Box Office

As we anxiously countdown the days until The Heat is released on June 28th, we are always excited to hear any news about the lovely Melissa McCarthy. As we had previously reported, McCarthy was making her directorial debut with Tammy, a film that she co-wrote alongside her writing partner/husband Be...

Guest Post: Aroused

I never thought I would ever make a documentary film, let alone one where my leading cast would be some of the biggest names in the Porn industry. I am a photographer, and yes, I have always felt comfortable shooting nudes, having a keen sense of light and how it touches the body allowing the lines ...

Trailer Watch: Crazy Kind of Love - Directed by Sarah Siegel-Magness, Written by Karen McCullah Lutz

TIFF Rerun: Interview with Susanne Bier - Director of Love Is All You Need

Originally published on September 19. Love Is All You Need opens in limited release on Friday.

Jessica Chastain to Star in The Zookeeper's Wife

Jessica Chastain has just signed on to star in The Zookeeper's Wife, an adaptation of Diane Ackerman's novel, that will be directed by Whale Rider director Niki Caro. 

AFI Holds Directing Workshop for Women Showcase

AFI's Directing Workshop for Women program will be holding a screening of eight short films all directed by women. The films are a result of a year-long fellowship with AFI, honoring those in the 2012 AFI DWW class.

Nora Ephron, Cyndi Lauper Among Tony Award Nominees

Earlier this week, the 2013 Tony awards nominations were announced. Nora Ephron received a posthumous nomination for Best Play for Lucky Guy. Iconic pop star, Cyndi Lauper, was nominated for Best Original Score for Kinky Boots (which led the pack with 13 nominations). And Diane Paulus was nomin...