NYWIFT Blog

Terry’s Picks: SAG Diversity, The Writers Lab, Inner Beauty

SAG Diversity: In contrast with an all-white lineup of Oscar nominated actors, the SAG Awards had a healthy mix of diverse nominees and winners. That said, the majority of diverse winners were for television, not film. The Writers Lab: Submissions for The Writers Lab 2016 are now open! Learn more and submit at thewriterslab.nyc. The...

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Terry’s Picks: NYC’s New Film Commissioner, ‘Nashville’ Guest Stars

//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/167209623?et=Kg1MuwxjQClW04eYpiguVQ&SeoLinks=off&sig=hB5yEDyE2pDGOH6X-uumfriIvQcDwWhIBHAEHt2c9sc= Celebrating: the appointment of NYWIFT member Cynthia López to be the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and… Feeling honored: to be quoted in the press release! I am one of many looking forward to the growth that López will bring to the film, television and digital media production community here in New York. And while...

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Muse Awards Red Carpet Interviews by Hollywood.TV

“This is one of the most incredible honors that I could receive.” — Connie Britton being interviewed, along with Ellen Barkin and Robin Wright, by Hollywood.TV at NYWIFT’s Muse Awards on December 12, 2013.

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Weekly Film & TV News Roundup

Illustration by Luci Gutierrez.  Top 100 power women in entertainment and how they succeed. SNL is doing what?! This is really happening? An impressive list of the Most Iconic Feminist Moments of 2013. Roger Ebert’s widow Chaz Ebert dedicates a week to female content. Two thumbs up! It’s the most wonderful (not perfect) time of the year! Meet Tiffani Shlain, writer, director…creator of the Webby...

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Muse Awards 2013: Photo & Video Recap

On the red carpet with NYWIFT Muse Awards honorees (L-R) Robin Wright, Ellen Barkin, Frances Berwick, and Sonia Manzano, along with hosts (far left and right) Wendy Williams and Andy Cohen (photo credit @nywift). Not pictured is Nancy Malone, who won the Loreen Arbus Award.   https://vine.co/v/h2AEPjiDanB/embed/simple Nashville, American Horror Story, and Friday Night Lights star Connie Britton...

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Road to Muse: Honoree Connie Britton

http://abc.go.com/embed/VDKA0_d5hxqz4b If you’re not one of the many fans spending Wednesday nights watching Nashville, you’re missing out on some exciting television. Connie Britton shines as Rayna Jaymes, a music legend trying to maintain her “Queen of Country” status. NYWIFT is honoring the Friday Night Lights star—along with Ellen Barkin, Robin Wright, Sonia Manzano, Bravo President Frances...

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Tweet of the Week: Muse Awards on Variety

Connie Britton, @EllenBarkin, Robin Wright, @SoniaMManzano and Frances Berwick to score @NYWIFT’s Muse Awards. http://t.co/z05QgHW2b5 — Variety (@Variety) October 31, 2013 Hope to see you all there! – @annelabarba //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

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