Tammy star Melissa McCarthy is laughing all the way to the bank.
#HireTheseWomen seems to be making an impact. Fox announces an initiative to increase the presence of women directors.
Amazon and Final Draft seek original material; BitchFlicks needs writers.
Screenwriting query tips to help your material get noticed.
Want to relax between auditions? Here’s a list of NYC actor hangouts.
Tilda Swinton did a fun Reddit AMA, but didn’t confirm or deny she’s not David Bowie.
One woman was invited to join the Academy as a director. One.
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