Posts by: nywift

First Person Filmmaker: NY Film Premieres in LA

I hadn’t been to Los Angeles since I was a teenager. I remember the sidewalk of stars, the grittiness of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and the huge evangelical church where my uncle was getting married. Not much else. So I was both nervous and thrilled when my feature film, “In Montauk,” was accepted into the Los...

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Terry’s Picks: April 2

Currently Reading: In Her Voice: Women Directors Talk Directing by Melissa Silverstein Recently Watched: Halva Nagila. Funny, Smart, emotional and satisfying. Currently screening at the Quad (34 West 13th St.). Excited About: Help preserve Seven Women Seven Sins. Support the crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. For as little as $7 you can be a “Little Sinner”! Terry...

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New Member Spotlight: Emily Goldfrank

First off, “Welcome to NYWIFT!” — Can you tell us a little about yourself and your work in the industry? I grew up In NYC and moved out to Los Angeles after graduating from college to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. I started working in the mailroom at the Paradigm talent agency. I had...

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NYWIFT-Live Recap: Cuban Women Filmmakers 2013 Showcase

On March 14, NYWIFT sponsored a night of short films made by Cuban women filmmakers at the Tribeca Film Center, part of a weeklong showcase held at locations across NYC.  The films: Blanco Es Mi Pelo, Negra Mi Piel (White Is My Hair, Black Is My Skin) by Marina Ochoa Derecho de Ser (The Right to...

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