For women behind the camera, things have gotten worse overall, despite some strides, including «Jackie» composer Mica Levi becoming the first woman to be nominated for original score.
KTEP 88.5 FM's ON FILM host Charles Horak discusses The Alliance of Women Film Journalists» annual and festival EDA Awards recognizing the work and contributions done by women and about women, both in front and behind the camera, points to the decreased level of opportunity
for women behind the camera in 2016, and elicits a list of must - see undervalued 2016 films by and about women.
Hong Chau: Trying to be hopeful about this, [it] will also help in getting more inclusivity
for women behind the camera, and in positions in production.
That's better than the numbers
for women behind the camera in film, as previously reported on this blog from the Sundance Institute and Women in Film Los Angeles» Female Filmmakers Initiative.
Whether or not awards season plays along in a few months» time, however, there's no denying it's been a banner year
for women behind the camera — both in terms of quantity (for starters, Cannes had more female - helmed -LSB-...]
Not exact matches
«What we've seen through technological changes, the shift from film to video opened up a lot of opportunities
for women to move
behind the
camera,» she said.
And this is significant because that's the goal, to see more
women behind the
camera, creating and advocating
for content and stories that aren't just about men.
Oscars 2018: The Post and Meryl Streep are Latest Additions to Record Year
for Women Behind and in Front of the
Camera
ABOUT THE AWFJ and EDA AWARDS The Alliance of
Women Film Journalists, Inc. (AWFJ), a not - for - profit corporation, is an international association of leading professional female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media, dedicated to supporting film work by and about women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting the annual AWFJ EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the mo
Women Film Journalists, Inc. (AWFJ), a not -
for - profit corporation, is an international association of leading professional female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media, dedicated to supporting film work by and about
women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting the annual AWFJ EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the mo
women — both in front of and
behind the
cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting the annual AWFJ EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about
women in the mo
women in the movies.
«That such a tender film about the human condition is nominated
for an Academy Award — my first film in nearly two decades, and in a year where so many exceptional
women are being honored
for their work
behind - the -
camera — humbles me.
Our mandate is to recognize, support and raise consciousness about
women working in the film industry — in front of and
behind the
cameras, and writing about film and the film industry — through coverage on our Web site at www.awfj.org, the presentation of awards
for outstanding achievements, and through outreach programs.
As
for Rees, she made sure Mudbound was full of
women behind the
camera, with Rachel Morrison (Dope, Fruitvale Station) handling cinematography, Mako Kamitsuna (Pariah) editing, Tamar - Kali (Bessie) composing music and Angie Wells (black - ish) leading the makeup department, among others.
The following quote from Ryan Coogler, writer and director of Black Panther — a superhero blockbuster — on working with Rachel Morrison, supports the notion that there is no reason
for the dearth of
women cinematographers
behind the
camera when shooting action — or any other kind of scene.
When
women are
behind the
camera, it's auspicious
for other
women working on the production also.
The evening, presented by Max Mara and Lancôme, honored all the
women, in front of and
behind the
camera, who have been nominated
for an Academy Award this year.
Hot off of his screen adaptation of CORIOLANUS, Ralph Fiennes has stepped
behind the
camera once again
for THE INVISIBLE
WOMAN, based on a...
The long - rumored project will also mark another sea change
for the company, as it's co-directed by Anna Boden, alongside her filmmaking partner Ryan Fleck, making it the first MCU film to have a
woman behind the
camera.
It seems Warner Bros.» desire to hire female talent
behind the
camera for its Wonder
Woman movie doesn't extend to the screenplay.
The Alliance of
Women Film Journalists, Inc. (AWFJ), a not - for - profit corporation, is an association of professional female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media, dedicated to supporting work by and about women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting annual EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the movies, and EDA Awards at selected film festivals throughout the
Women Film Journalists, Inc. (AWFJ), a not -
for - profit corporation, is an association of professional female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media, dedicated to supporting work by and about
women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting annual EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the movies, and EDA Awards at selected film festivals throughout the
women — both in front of and
behind the
cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting annual EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about
women in the movies, and EDA Awards at selected film festivals throughout the
women in the movies, and EDA Awards at selected film festivals throughout the year.
«
Women don't get priority in front of or
behind the
camera because ultimately, at least at MGM, we're looking
for the best person
for the job.»
CBS held its first - ever «Eye Speak» summit in L.A. yesterday, which gathered powerful
women both in front of and
behind the
camera at CBS Studios productions
for an in - depth discussion about how to empower, inspire and provide opportunities
for women in the television industry.
ABOUT THE ALLIANCE OF
WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS: AWFJ, a not - for - profit corporation, is an international association of professional female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media, dedicated to raising the volume on women's voices in the film community by broadening opportunities for women who write about film and supporting films by and about women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting EDA awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the mo
WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS: AWFJ, a not -
for - profit corporation, is an international association of professional female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media, dedicated to raising the volume on
women's voices in the film community by broadening opportunities for women who write about film and supporting films by and about women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting EDA awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the mo
women's voices in the film community by broadening opportunities
for women who write about film and supporting films by and about women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting EDA awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the mo
women who write about film and supporting films by and about
women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting EDA awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the mo
women — both in front of and
behind the
cameras — through intra-group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting EDA awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about
women in the mo
women in the movies.
While we mourn the passing of fiery actress Maureen O'Hara, we look to the need
for more
women in front of the
camera,
behind the
camera and in the boardroom.
Left to its own devices, the industry hasn't managed to implement meaningful and sustained change
for women and people of color — not to mention other underrepresented groups — both in front of and
behind the
camera.
The uphill struggle
for women in Hollywood — onscreen and
behind the
camera — has been the subject of numerous studies, including several in recent weeks.
The depressing statistics don't take away from the great work those
women are doing
behind the
camera, nor does it subtract from the excellent performances in front of the
camera by current Emmy nominees like Viola Davis of How to Get Away with Murder, Taraji P. Henson of Empire, Elisabeth Moss of Mad Men, Amy Poehler of Parks and Recreation, Jessica Lange of American Horror Story or any of the other
women who are up
for awards tonight.
While
women have usually had a harder time finding fame
behind the
camera — never a problem
for their male counterparts — Gerwig has now become justly celebrated.
Mirrored on the successful work by LGBT advocates and the PGA's producer mark, this recognition
for positive progress will be a visible identifier
for companies that have prioritized equal gender hiring practice and have financed or supported business opportunities
for women in front of and
behind the
camera.
YAMATO: It was certainly a huge year
for women in the greater culture, and we saw notable work
behind the
camera from directors like Greta Gerwig («Lady Bird»), Niki Caro («The Zookeeper's Wife»), Amma Assante («A United Kingdom»), Sofia Coppola («The Beguiled»), Angelina Jolie («First They Killed My Father»), Ana Lily Amirpour («The Bad Batch»), and Julia Ducournau («Raw»).
ABOUT THE AWFJ and EDA AWARDS The Alliance of
Women Film Journalists, Inc. (AWFJ), a not - for - profit corporation, is an international association of leading professional female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media, dedicated to supporting film work by and about women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra — group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting the annual AWFJ EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the mo
Women Film Journalists, Inc. (AWFJ), a not -
for - profit corporation, is an international association of leading professional female movie critics, reporters and feature writers working in print, broadcast and online media, dedicated to supporting film work by and about
women — both in front of and behind the cameras — through intra — group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting the annual AWFJ EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about women in the mo
women — both in front of and
behind the
cameras — through intra — group promotional activities, outreach programs and by presenting the annual AWFJ EDA Awards in recognition of outstanding accomplishments (the best and worst) by and about
women in the mo
women in the movies.
Two female - centric features took center stage
for day 3 of MVFF, further bolstering the festival's
women - in - film initiative with female talent both in front of and
behind the
camera.
(It is satisfying, too, that in a show partly directed by Michelle MacLaren and other
women directors, Candy is essentially making the case
for diversity
behind the
camera.)
In School of Beauty, School of Culture, Kerry James Marshall inserts the flash of his
camera in the mirror
behind the
woman posing
for the picture, to similar effect.