NYWIFT Blog

Cynthia’s Picks: Latinx Representation, Kasi Lemmons, The Kingmaker

Latinx Representation: Good news – the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media has partnered with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group to pilot its “Spellcheck for Bias” digital tool, this time in order to help increase Latinx representation onscreen.  Kasi Lemmons: 2019 NYWIFT Nancy Malone Directing Award honoree Kasi Lemmons writes in Variety about why she...

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Cynthia’s Picks: Black Agents, Children’s Media, Female Representation

Black Agents: Of the hundreds of talent agents working at the major Hollywood agencies, only a few dozen are black. The New York Times ran a great interview with several of the reps, who discussed the systemic barriers they have faced and the change they hope to see. Children’s Media: The Geena Davis Institute conducted...

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Weekly Roundup: Starts, Finishes & Remembering Joan Rivers

//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/450411634?et=UTrwPlVZTwZzyx9MzZp5HQ&sig=SSOxSDoY-Bs9anrw1gqqem5GsfQOdIugUyrDAQSR1sk=   Rosie Perez and Nicolle Wallace join The View. GMA favorite Robin Roberts launches a NYC-based production company. Rona Fairhead chosen as the first female chairman of the BBC governing body. Splendid! Are you the only one talking about your movie? Get your audience involved. Will Chelsea Clinton’s NBC replacement also make $600,000?! The...

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