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Muse Awards Red Carpet Interviews by Hollywood.TV

“This is one of the most incredible honors that I could receive.” — Connie Britton being interviewed, along with Ellen Barkin and Robin Wright, by Hollywood.TV at NYWIFT’s Muse Awards on December 12, 2013.

NYWIFT Recap: Create the Buzz, Audience Will Follow

Cheree Dillion, Kristin McCracken, Gary Hustwit, Roz Murphy, Marisa Vitale, Angela Tucker, Elisabeth Holme, and Jorge Rivera.  The power of social media in independent film is undeniable. Which is why filmmakers want to know how can social media can increase their film’s visibility and audience reach. Held on November 21, Create the Buzz, Audience Will...

Hey, Hollywood! Movies That Pass the Bechdel Test Make More Money

Infographic and quote from Vocativ. We analyzed the top 50 biggest box office movies of 2013 to see if they passed the Bechdel Test, which evaluates whether a movie has two or more women in it who have a conversation about something other than a man. It’s named after cartoonist Alison Bechdel, who wrote about it in her...

2013 Year-End Film & TV News Roundup

Hit web series Broad City from Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer.  This week’s entry is a roundup of stories I felt were the most informative, inspiring, or entertaining of 2013. New York State extended the film tax credit program. These marketing, grantwriting, and consulting articles offer new insight. Comedian Tig Notaro hit her personal and professional stride. So inspiring. Woman-centered...

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....

The NYE party scene from When Harry Met Sally, written by Nora Ephron.

The NYE party scene from When Harry Met Sally, written by Nora Ephron.

The NYE party scene from When Harry Met Sally, written by Nora Ephron.

The NYE party scene from When Harry Met Sally, written by Nora Ephron.

Submit 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,...

Acting 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...

Flix 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....

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...

Terry’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...

tribecafilm: 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?

tribecafilm: 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?

tribecafilm: 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?

tribecafilm: 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?