Lisa D’Apolito on her timely documentary “Shari & Lamb Chop”
In an entertainment industry often dominated by tragic or incomplete narratives about women, Lisa D’Apolito’s documentary, “Shari & Lamb Chop,” offers a refreshing and comprehensive look at an inspiring woman who profoundly impacted generations. Long before Fred Rogers and Jim Henson, Shari Lewis, a pioneer in children’s television, captivated audiences with her whimsical characters and […]
Women Who Break Down Walls: A Conversation with Sophia Dilley, EVP of Concord Originals
Sophia Dilley is a force in the industry. In 2018, she was hired by Concord Music to build their new content strategy. In 2021, she launched “Concord Originals,” the company’s Film and TV division. As Executive Vice President, Sophia and her team collaborate with all teams under Concord’s banner to identify, develop, and produce various […]
A conversation between Cinema Femme founder Rebecca Martin and filmmaker Meryl Goldsmith
“Sometime during that process, Michael Radner, he’s my godfather, he told me that Lisa D’Apolito was making “Love, Gilda” (2018). Once I finally had a chance to meet Lisa, I was really relieved, because Gilda’s story was a lot more personal. It was my role to make sure that number one, Gilda’s portrayed in a positive light, and thinking of things as a friend. So I met her and saw the assembly cut and thought, she knows what she’s doing, and she cared about how Gilda was portrayed. She would ask herself with every decision how Gilda would have felt about it. And Lisa has a background in advertising and production, so she did know film, and made everything look and sound great.”