Dusty Awards: The SVA Dusty Film & Animation Festival runs May 5-8. We look forward to partnering once again for their annual Dusty Awards! Board President Alexis Alexanian will present the NYWIFT award.
Handmaid’s Tale: Can’t wait to start binging on The Handmaid’s Tale. Eight of 10 episodes are directed by women – good for Hulu and all involved!
Gabourey Sidibe: Listen to an exclusive excerpt from the 2015 NYWIFT Muse honoree Gabourey Sidibe’s memoir This is Just My Face. It was released in book and audio form yesterday.
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