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Just Read About: the 3rd Annual South Asian Film Festival in San Francisco where the focus is on women filmmakers.
Looking Forward to: our panel opening the New York Comedy Festival that features some of the industry’s top female comedians.
AND THE BIG NEWS IS: Variety just announced this year’s Muse Awards amazing honorees! I hope to see you all there.
Terry Lawler is the Executive Director of NYWIFT. Tune in every Tuesday for her picks of the week.
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