Catherine Hardwicke

MISS BALA: Fashion Without Statement

Many will enjoy watching Gina Rodriguez in a silky red dress armed with an AR-15 – she hits what she is aiming at, but Miss Bala misses its mark.

MISS BALA Trailer
MISS BALA Trailer

In Miss Bala, a woman finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime.

Catherine Hardwicke
The Beginner’s Guide: Catherine Hardwicke, Director

Catherine Hardwicke’s name may now be synonymous with a certain teen vampire movie, but her career has spanned a diverse and accomplished selection of films encompassing skateboarding SoCal teens, adolescent angst, fantasy action and moving comedy drama. Hardwicke is now also well-known for her work in raising the profile of both female filmmakers and highlighting the industry bias against them, an issue she has experienced first hand throughout her career and one on which she is not afraid to speak out. Whatever project she undertakes, her work is full of energy, vibrancy, and authenticity.