Women Producers

Producer Janet Yang to Receive 2012 Asian American Media Award

Tonight, on the opening night of the 2012 Asian American International Film Festival, Asian CineVision will award Janet Yang with the 2012 Asian American Media Award.

Mira Nair's The Reluctant Fundamentalist to Open The Venice Film Festival

Mira Nair's new film The Reluctant Fundamentalist will open the 69th Venice Film Festival on August 29th.  It will screen out of competition. 

13 Women Included in Filmmaker Magazine's 25 New Faces of Independent Film

Yesterday, Filmmaker Magazine released its “25 New Faces of Independent Film,” showcasing new and emerging talent in independent film. Within the 25 selections, 37 individuals are recognized -- 8 collaborative teams -- and 13 of the 37 individuals are women.

Interview with Amy Ziering - Producer of The Invisible War

The Invisible War

There are some movies that just gut you.  They just hit you hard and twist until you are a spent rag ready to get up and fight against all the injustices that have just been witnessed. 

Kathleen Kennedy Named Co-Chair of Lucas Films

Uber Hollywood producer Kathleen Kennedy was named co-chair of Lucasfilm and apparent successor to George Lucas as he moves towards his retirement.

Interview with Pink Ribbons Director Lea Pool and Producer Ravida Din

This is a repost of an interview with the director Lea Pool and producer Ravida Din of the terrific and anger producing documentary Pink Ribbons that was conducted shortly after last fall's Toronto Film Festival.  The film opens in the US tomorrow.

Interview with Tanya Wexler - Director of Hysteria

First Feature on Hollywood Legend Mary Pickford to Go Into Production Next Year

It's always good news when a woman whose contributions to our culture have receded from contemporary knowledge gets brought back into mainstream culture.