Notes from a Screenreader: Start by Finishing
Photo via Go Into the Story. In the same way that a recipe is not a batch of warm cookies on a baking sheet, an unfinished draft is merely an intention — and like raw dough, a story won’t show its shape until it comes out of the oven. Most contest submissions suffer from a half-baking....
READ MORESubmit It! Winter & Spring Calls for Entries
We’ve rounded up the top film festivals, writing competitions, and grants with winter or spring deadlines. It’s time to polish that script, shoot that video, upload that film. We’ll be updating this list as more submission dates become available, so check back often. Film/Video/TV Festivals, Contests, Labs & ScreeningsNashville Film Festival (WAB 1/10)LA Film Festival (1/10,...
READ MOREActing Up: Every House Has a Back Door
Sunbeam Castle by Rachael Towne on Flickr. I hear actors constantly talking about not being called in by a casting director. I feel their frustration and know the amount of energy they’re putting toward meeting casting directors and getting on their radar. If there’s a project you want in on, reach out to the producer, the writer, the...
READ MOREFlix Not to Miss: ‘The Punk Singer’
Start your New Year off in a fierce way by watching the inspiring documentary The Punk Singer about Bikini Kill and Le Tigre feminist lead singer Kathleen Hanna. Directed by Sini Anderson, this great music documentary shows the rise of Bikini Kill among a Pacific Northwest grunge/punk scene mostly populated by all-male bands and mosh pits....
READ MOREWeekly 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...
READ MORETerry’s Picks: December 24, 2013
Degeneres showing off her moves (image via Indiewire). Greatly anticipating: Ellen Degeneres as Oscars host, after glimpsing her first teaser trailer for awards in February, which was released last week and features the television host and comedian dancing and lip-synching. Bringing another: female comedian to the mix with Melissa McCarthy, who beats out male-driven blockbuster...
READ MOREtribecafilm: 10 Films That Passed the Bechdel Test in 2013 Tribeca’s list includes obvious picks such as Nicole Holofcener’s Enough Said and The Heat (written by Katie Dippold), as well as controversial choices like The Counselor. What do you think of this list? What movies would you add?
READ MOREtribecafilm: 10 Films That Passed the Bechdel Test in 2013 Tribeca’s list includes obvious picks such as Nicole Holofcener’s Enough Said and The Heat (written by Katie Dippold), as well as controversial choices like The Counselor. What do you think of this list? What movies would you add?
READ MOREtribecafilm: 10 Films That Passed the Bechdel Test in 2013 Tribeca’s list includes obvious picks such as Nicole Holofcener’s Enough Said and The Heat (written by Katie Dippold), as well as controversial choices like The Counselor. What do you think of this list? What movies would you add?
READ MOREtribecafilm: 10 Films That Passed the Bechdel Test in 2013 Tribeca’s list includes obvious picks such as Nicole Holofcener’s Enough Said and The Heat (written by Katie Dippold), as well as controversial choices like The Counselor. What do you think of this list? What movies would you add?
READ MOREMember Spotlight: Anita Katzen
NYWIFT Board Treasurer Anita Katzen was featured in Ms. In the Biz article “How to Build Your Empire: Managing Your Money with Anita Katzen.” You never know what sort of accomplished woman you may come across at a NYWIFT event. During last month’s Cocktails and Conversation at Soho’s Post Factory, Ms. In the Biz blogger Candy...
READ MOREWeekly Film & TV News Roundup
Jill Soloway’s Afternoon Delight. NYWIFT gets mentioned and member Anita Katzen gives solid $$ advice. First SNL, now Harvard. Santa may really be a black woman (this year). Katie has nine lives. She’ll be back! Wolf of Wall Street gets an MPAA pass but not her movie? Quotas for female directors? Jasmila Zabanic thinks yes....
READ MORENotes from a Screenreader: Writing IKEA Style
Photo via Go Into the Story. A script, ideally, is one of those 300 square foot IKEA show apartments with every nook and cranny made useful two or three times over. Static placeholder scenes stick out like a farmhouse table. Written to clarify the writer’s thoughts on a single element, it sneaks through rewrites without ever...
READ MORETerry’s Picks: December 17, 2013
NYWIFT members and supporters Christine Sadofsky, Sherry McCaffrey, and Carol Patterson after this year’s Muse Awards at the New York Hilton. Special thanks to: our amazing 2013 Muse Awards sponsors! For a full list of corporate partners and sponsors, visit our website. Rounding up round-ups: of a landmark year of women in both film and television....
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