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“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” – Mike Murdock Creating routines are difficult enough during regular hours. Especially for expert procrastinators, like me. Working “graveyard” shifts and having to maintain an overnight schedule makes it even harder to maintain a routine. I’m the type of person that relies on accomplishing […]… Continue reading How To Create An Effective Routine On An Overnight Schedule — Path To Fulfillment

I love hero stories. Though I did not read much as a child, and youth, I watched endless amounts of television series and movies; and, I was always drawn to stories where the hero found trouble, yet made it through and saved the day. Sound familiar? Yep, to me too. Why do you suppose we […]… Continue reading Writing and Life Series #2: You Are The Hero of Your Story — The 4 Catalysts

Walk with me to the island of Mallorca, an island of Spain. Mallorca is a place of paradise: rays of sun, vast cerulean oceans, a gorgeous mix of European cultures inhabiting the island, with delicious food and an array of music. 3,045 more words via Sandra Lipski inspires us to look at the world differently with… Continue reading Sandra Lipski inspires us to look at the world differently with The Festival Key — Cinema Femme

I like that idea that when you’re in nature you can be your true self, and not influenced by the constructs of your society. It’s a really interesting way to re-appropriate nature, sort of nodding to a genre which is so heteronormative and so male as some sort of backdrop. 2,552 more words via Filmmaker Anna… Continue reading Filmmaker Anna Kerrigan takes us on the heartfelt journey of a father and his trans son in “Cowboys” — Cinema Femme

You can’t watch Lara Jean Gallagher’s film without thinking of the 1966 classic “Persona”, directed by Ingmar Bergman, especially one scene, when Bibi Andersson is talking to Liv Ullmann about a sexual experience on the beach… 2,266 more words via Lara Jean Gallagher heightens visual storytelling in her first feature “Clementine” — Cinema Femme

We did it because we had to. Layne Marie Williams Layne Marie Williams is a filmmaker and leader in the industry. A womxn of strength and tenacity. 2,213 more words via Filmmaker Layne Marie Williams shows us her insides with “Scutly” — Cinema Femme

Imagine that you are listening to a record. It’s a good tune, one that you really savored during a particular time in your life. Then you return to the song. 3,840 more words via Lynn Chen flips the gender perspective in her directorial debut “I Will Make You Mine” — Cinema Femme

In light of the pandemic crisis we’re in, we are supporting organizations that support womxn in film during these difficult times. Mezcla Media Collective is an organization that supports over 500 women and non-binary filmmakers of color in Chicago by building community, increasing skill capacity, and advancing careers. 1,095 more words via Pausing Production to Create… Continue reading Pausing Production to Create Hope in a Pandemic — Cinema Femme

There is no shortage of ideas, talent, and direction when it comes to Jaclyn Bethany. After initially pursuing theater, she was inspired to take the leap into filmmaking when she attended The London Film School studying screenwriting, before heading to the AFI to sharpen her directorial skills. 2,861 more words via Filmmaker Jaclyn Bethany breaks through… Continue reading Filmmaker Jaclyn Bethany breaks through with Emmy nominated series ‘The Rehearsal’, ‘Indigo Valley’, and more — Cinema Femme

Going into this film, I only knew Kate Nash from “GLOW”, and a couple of her songs from the early 2000s. After watching “Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl,” directed by Amy Goldstein, I deeply appreciated the honest look of a girl following her dreams. 1,426 more words via Filmmaker Amy Goldstein Defies Stereotypes With ‘Kate Nash:… Continue reading Filmmaker Amy Goldstein Defies Stereotypes With ‘Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl’ — Cinema Femme