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How Business Smarts Can Boost The Arts
The following is your very own special sneak peek at the Prologue from my book, The Productive Artist's Business Plan, wherein I introduce what I mean by Productive Artists and how combining some key business best practices into our creative endeavors can skyrocket our artistic productivity and impact. Read on… [CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE]
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Why We Need More Strong Female Film Roles
In today's growing global political climate and all the recent reports surfacing around sexual harassment, particularly in the entertainment industry, it's more important than ever that we see strong women in strong positions in our media, movies, and shows. As Gal Gadot said recently in an episode of Variety‘s “Actors on… [CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE]
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A Wonder Woman To Direct Wonder Woman. No Wonder!
*UPDATE: After MacLaren's departure from the Wonder Woman film due to "creative differences," Warner Bros. could have chosen anyone to take over the helm. Anyone. And it wouldn't have surprised anyone if they'd chosen a man. But they DIDN'T! To our very pleasant surprise, Warner Bros. took another big leap… [CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE]
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The Power Of Women Times Six
It's that time of year again - no not the leaves changing, or first snows, or the anticipation of obligatory family time that comes with the holidays - those things are upon us as well. But what I'm most exciting about at this moment is the celebration of the sixth annual… [CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE]
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A Champion for Women Directors
The 67th Cannes Film Festival wrapped up at the end of last month with another round of slightly disappointing results from a gender equality perspective. This time, only two female-directed films competed against 16 male-directed films for the ultimate Palme d’Or prize, which did end up going to a man. That said, the second… [CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE]
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Variety’s Power of Women: Inspiration Impact Honorees
Last September, I wrote a post about Variety's Power of Women Honorees. And today, Variety is at it again, honoring six incredible ladies in the entertainment industry with the Inspiration Impact Honoree award for their admirable humanitarian efforts with their chosen causes. Susan Sarandon is being honored for her work with Hope… [CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE]
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Cate Blanchett on Why Female-Centered Films Rule
When Cate Blanchett won the Best Actress Oscar for her title role in Blue Jasmine last night, she couldn't help but mention how incredible this honor is, not just for herself, but for all women in this field. And the audience roared in applause when she passionately pointed out this… [CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE]
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Helen Mirren on Women In Film
At the Women in Film reception on Friday evening, co-host Helen Mirren got up to speak and immediately proceeded command the attention of the room. "Shut up," she said boldly, "cause Mama’s in the house." She then turned her attention to another group and said, "That includes all you guys… [CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE]
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Film and TV are Failing Women
Can you believe that women are still underrepresented in the film and TV industries? Well, I suppose I can believe it - but I wish I didn't have to. But unfortunately, we have solid proof of this sad truth, thanks to a recent report from the Women’s Media Center, which was… [CLICK BELOW TO READ MORE]