NYWIFT Blog

Terry’s Picks: Women Speak Out, Jessica Jones, Carol

Speak out: The New York Times published a comprehensive look at women directors and executives, taking aim at the vicious cycle of sexism that pervades the industry. Super woman: This weekend’s big binge watch was Marvel’s new Netflix series, Jessica Jones. Many are calling it one of the best superhero shows ever, and it has...

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: A SUPER HEROINE & FUNNY GIRLS

Marvel’s Jessica Jones releases on Netflix today! Female lead, lots of key female crew… #NetflixAndChill Lena Waithe of Aziz Ansari’s Master of None is the new favorite Lena on the block. Meet Marylou Lim, the woman who literally dresses funny. From Reno 911 to Scream Queens Niecy Nash is still the funniest thing in uniform. “I’m...

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Weekly Roundup: Awards, Animation & An Absence of Women Directors

//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/461167944?et=fzmEQGH0Rn1a6eQqvwNMPw&socialOnLoad=off&sig=UzXAoUBJoRWvhGfK152hUWgKWmc-MlAm3MfmEdAvIok=&caption=true Lots of great moments at the People’s Choice Awards. The January “Call for Writers” topic on btchflcks.com is…Black Families. DreamWorks Animation hires two women to take the lead! Hayley Atwell loves being Agent Carter and the “Yes, and?” world of LA. It’s 2015 and there’s still a 4% problem for female directors. Here’s helpful advice if you’re moving to LA...

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