women in film

Chicago, Interviews, Uncategorized

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The philosophy of improvising a film and life: Tori Titmas talks ‘The Girls of Summer’

by Rebecca Martin

October 21, 2019

“The Girls of Summer”, is a delightful gem of a film, starring and written by Tori Titmas, directed by John Hancock. Speaking with Tori about her film, I felt like

Interviews, Sundance 40

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The Gene Siskel Film Center’s female leading staff share their passion for the Chicago film community

by Rebecca Martin

October 15, 2019

The Gene Siskel Film Center has the best programming of international films, diverse films, female-directed films, and independent films in Chicago. That is a fact. Earlier this year, Cinema Femme

"A League of Their Own" Essays, Documentaries, Interviews

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Why was ‘Thelma & Louise’ such an impactful film? Jennifer Townsend’s documentary explores why

by Rebecca Martin

June 27, 2019

I recently spoke with Townsend over the phone about how she created this fascinating documentary and how things have changed for women in film since "Thelma & Louise" came out
Comedy Essays

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Cinema Femme Comedy Issue — Editor’s Letter

by Rebecca Martin

May 27, 2019

With our fifth issue, the Comedy issue, we wanted to honor and celebrate iconic films and TV shows that have changed the face of comedy. There has been so many

Chicago, Interviews, TV

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Caitlin Parrish and Erica Weiss’s ‘The Red Line’ explores a police shooting and its aftermath

by Rebecca Martin

April 25, 2019

"The Red Line" follows three Chicago families after a tragedy causes them all to consider how race and racial biases affect their lives. It begins after a white cop shoots
Documentaries, Film Festivals, Film History, Interviews, Women's History Month

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Pamela B. Green’s documentary honors filmmaking pioneer Alice Guy-Blaché

by Rebecca Martin

April 16, 2019

Meeting Pamela, I could feel the force of nature of Alice Guy-Blaché through her passionate words and her film. It's like Alice called out to Pamela to introduce her to
Film Editing, Interviews, TV

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Editor Erin Wolf on the artistic process of editing a TV show

by Rebecca Martin

April 15, 2019

Erin Wolf has worked on the TV shows "The Magicians," "You," and "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," and she also assistant edited Ethan Hawke's feature film "Blaze" and Nick Cannon's "King
"A League of Their Own" Essays, Interviews, Platforms for Women in Film, Sexual Assault Awareness

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Dr. Caroline Heldman on #MeToo and representation

by Rebecca Martin

April 15, 2019

During my trip in Los Angeles, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Caroline Heldman, research director at the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, associate professor of politics
Interviews

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With ‘Alice,’ director Josephine Mackerras explores preconceived notions of independence, motherhood, and marriage

by Pamela Powell

April 11, 2019

Josephine Mackerras debuted her first feature film, “Alice,” at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival. The story depicts how Alice, a wife and mother, reacts to her husband’s double life, leaving

Blog

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International Women’s Day: Storytellers

by Rebecca Martin

March 8, 2019

Personally, I’d like to think that the changes in my life stem from my passions. I’m passionate about women’s stories through the lens of film. It is important that these
Documentaries, Interviews

6 min read

A conversation between Cinema Femme founder Rebecca Martin and filmmaker Meryl Goldsmith

by Rebecca Martin

February 26, 2019

"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
"Strong Island" Essays

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I can’t understand

by Amy Wasney

February 25, 2019

Both willingly and unwillingly, Yance and so many others have done so much emotional labor to tell us their stories and relive their trauma, all to reveal to us the

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