Supporting: former NYWIFT staff member Easmanie Michel’s Kickstarter campaign for her first feature, Caroline’s Wedding, adapted from a story by Edwidge Danticat.
Glad to hear about: Sony Pictures Television’s Diverse Directors Program, where “participants may be selected to shadow directors on episodes of scripted SPT series.” Applications are being accepted until June 6.
Reading: Vogue’s article on women directors you should know about.
Terry Lawler is NYWIFT’s Executive Director. Tune in every Tuesday for her picks.
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