women in film

Beginner's Guide: Dorothy Arzner, Director
Beginner’s Guide: Dorothy Arzner, Director

Mention the name Dorothy Arzner and even the biggest movie buffs can often respond with blank looks; this guide is an intro into her legacy.

“Believe In Yourself As An Artist” Interview With Filmmaker & Cinefemme CEO Michelle Kantor

We spoke with Michelle Kantor about her non-profit organisation Cinefemme, which supports women filmmakers in Hollywood with fiscal sponsorship, networking and more.

Dinner With Dames: Dinner #3, With Elvia Van Es (Recap)
Dinner With Dames: Dinner #3, With Elvia Van Es (Recap)

Cinefemme gathered another group of inspiring female filmmakers, writers and content creators for the third iteration of Dinner With Dames, to dine with Elvia Van Es, Vice President of Development for TLC.

The Strange Villainess: How Hollywood Uses Traditional Feminine Norms Against Women
The Strange Villainess: How Hollywood Uses Traditional Feminine Norms Against Women

Recall the last villainess you saw on screen. Did her power come at the price of her own womanhood? Was she an unpleasant outcast in a world brimmed with nice, agreeable women? I’d bet your answer to either of these questions might be yes.

CENTS: Praising The Smart Ones
CENTS: Praising The Smart Ones

Cents is a film about a teenager attempting to find her identity; though not without its shortcomings, it is a refreshing and admirable film.

Fighting For Equality Behind The Scenes: An Interview With Amy Adrion, Director of HALF THE PICTURE
Fighting For Equality Behind The Scenes: An Interview With Amy Adrion, Director of HALF THE PICTURE

Amy Adrion shared her insights on gender inequality in the film industry and how we can create change for women in Hollywood.

Dinner With Dames: Dinner #1 Recap - photo credit: Michele Blackwell of MAB Studio Multimedia
Dinner With Dames: Dinner #1, With Simon Barrett (Recap)

Dinner with Dames Case File Who: Simon Barrett, writer of Blair Witch and The Guest, & Cinefemme board and volunteers – Michele Blackwell, Kimby Caplan, Lagueria Davis, Rory Gory, Heidi Honeycutt, Michelle Kantor, and myself, Jenna Payne What: Dinner 1.