NYWIFT Blog

Terry’s Picks: Paul Feig, Melinda Gates, The Invitation

Paul Feig: Writer/Director Paul Feig says he wants to add an equity clause to his future film contracts that would require gender-balanced casting for minor roles. Melinda Gates: The renowned philanthropist talked to Lena Dunham’s Lenny newsletter about the gender gap in unpaid labor and why poverty is sexist. The Invitation: Looking forward to the...

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Terry’s Picks: Victoria Alonso, Paul Feig, that’swhatshesaid

Congrats, Victoria: 2015 NYWIFT Muse honoree Victoria Alonso is the first woman to receive the Advanced Imaging Society’s Harold Lloyd Award, which is presented to a filmmaker who in the judgment of the Society has created a body of work, and specific achievements in 3D, that advanced the motion picture art form. Victoria is Executive Vice...

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Terry’s Picks: Orphan Black, Captain Marvel & Guys We Love

Thrilled to hear: Marvel sets Nicole Pearlman and Meg Lefavue to write its forthcoming tent-pole feature Captain Marvel. Gotta give a shout-out to: guys like Paul Feig and Joss Whedon who support and showcase women in film. I’m obsessed: with Tatiana Maslany in Orphan Black – bringing not just one but more than eight strong women to...

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