— KELLY GLOVER
Weekly Film & TV News Roundup
Lake Bell’s In a World, which she also stars in.
Pinterest page and Twitchfilm.com list that nail 2013 women’s filmmaking.
Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs on the refreshing direction the organization is taking.
Yet another example that bad publicity does exist.
Lawyer Lisa Callif answers 4 important questions from indie filmmakers.
New York Film Society Executive Director Rose Kuo exits.
‘Tis the season to get “pumped” again.
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