Women in Film & Television History: Meet Tressie Souders, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
The story of Tressie Souders, or perhaps more accurately, the lack of details about Tressies Souders’ life and work exemplifies the need to research and rescue early film-works of women and women of color.
READ MOREWomen in Film & Television History: Meet Marion E. Wong, Film Company President, Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor, Costume Designer
During the silent film era, Marion E. Wong started the Mandarin Film Company, the first Chinese-American film company. The company’s feature film The Curse of the Quon Gwon: When the Far East Mingles with West (1916) is credited as being the first American film made with an all-Chinese cast and company as well as one of the first films directed by a woman.
READ MOREWomen in Film & Television History: Meet Ethel Payne, Journalist & First Female African-American National Network News Commentator
Ethel Payne was known in as “the first lady of the black press” and was described by journalist Gwen Ifil as “the most influential journalist and activist most people have never heard of.”
READ MORETaxes for TV & Film Professionals: Q&A with CPA Nancy L. Adams
"Can I deduct it on my taxes?" CPA Nancy L. Adams answers this question and more, allaying some of the major fears of film & TV freelancers.
READ MORE10 Takeaways: NYWIFT’s “Producer Boot Camp for Digital”
What are the steps to bring your digital project from concept to completion? Producer Julie Gomez taught the ins and outs of producing in the online era at NYWIFT's "Producer Boot Camp for Digital," hosted by RED Digital. Member Mellini Kantayya shares her top 10 tips.
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