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Natalie Kavanagh began film making at just 8 years old. With a vivid imagination, but severe dyslexia, film was a way to escape the frustration she felt trying to communicate with words and allowed for her imagination to truly run wild. 939 more words via Featured Female Filmmakers – Part 28 — The Women’s Direction

When Imposter Syndrome Kicks In, This is How To Kick It Out Unfortunately working in the film industry can sometimes leave you with feelings of doubt, impostor syndrome, and a general lack of self confidence. 1,042 more words via How To Gain Confidence As A New Filmmaker — The Women’s Direction

Fans of 2015’s winsome “Shaun the Sheep Movie” would be forgiven for worrying that its sequel might betray the simple pleasures of the original (and the long-running TV series that inspired it). 1,105 more words via ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’ Review: Aardman’s Stop-Motion Sequel Is Hard to Bleat — IndieWire

America has the Oscars. The UK has the BAFTAs. And France has the Césars, which comes with at least one major difference from its international brethren: their members are unable to vote for their leadership. 883 more words via French Film Academy Members Call for ‘Complete Overhaul’ of César Awards After Weeks of Discord — IndieWire

Days after 32 people were killed in mass shootings in Ohio and Texas last August, banners for “The Hunt” were dismantled on the… 533 more words via Universal Leans into ‘The Hunt’ Controversy, Will Release ‘The Most Talked About Movie of The Year’ — IndieWire

The below list only includes domestic (U.S. and Canada only, unless otherwise indicated) grosses for specialty films — which we define to include independent, foreign (including Bollywood films), and/or documentary films — that opened in limited release (599 screens and under) in 2020… 652 more words via The 20 Highest Grossing Indies of 2020 (A Running… Continue reading The 20 Highest Grossing Indies of 2020 (A Running List) — IndieWire

Following yesterday’s batch of first look photos, Searchlight Pictures has dropped the first trailer for Wes Anderson’s highly anticipated 10th feature film, “The French Dispatch… 370 more words via ‘The French Dispatch’ Trailer: Wes Anderson Directs Chalamet, Swinton, Murray, and More — IndieWire

When you hear the word “vampire”, what comes first to mind? Sharp fangs? Black capes and the classic vampire/victim pose? Inhuman creatures stalking their prey in the night? Furthermore, which characters come to mind? The housemates in What We Do In The Shadows? Eli from Let the Right One In? Count Orlok? Carmilla? The Girl […]… Continue reading WIHM – ‘Have you Ever Noticed how Men Envy us?’ Exploring the Irresistible Vampiress — Screen Queens

Harley Quinn, one of the few non-casualties of the rather rocky start to the DC Comics Extended Universe, has returned to the big screen for the first time since her appearance in the critically panned Suicide Squad (2016). This return was, in large part, due to Margot Robbie’s expert ability to give a great deal […]… Continue reading ‘Birds of Prey’ Understands the Makings of a Great Blockbuster — Screen Queens

Reinventing trauma with each decisive daub of her paintbrush, artist and filmmaker Amber Bardell explores and pays homage to the restorative powers of art and artistic expression. Thoughtfully weaving together interviews with multimedia creatives, the audience is taken on a journey through the various mediums, reflecting the limitless resources and possibilities available to help us […]… Continue reading Bold Documentary Debut ‘Art as Catharsis’ Finds Light in the Cracks — Screen Queens