Hit web series Broad City from Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer.
This week’s entry is a roundup of stories I felt were the most informative, inspiring, or entertaining of 2013.
New York State extended the film tax credit program.
These marketing, grantwriting, and consulting articles offer new insight.
Comedian Tig Notaro hit her personal and professional stride. So inspiring.
Woman-centered web series are on the rise.
Nancy Gibbs became Time magazine’s first female managing editor.
NYWIFT members Mimi Spillane and Anita Katzen got shoutouts.
Woman Directors over 40 were showcased.
And Policymic.com summed up anything I may have missed.
Here’s to continued creativity and productivity in 2014 for women in film, TV, and digital!
—KELLY GLOVER
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