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NYWIFT Members at Sundance Film Festival

From the documentary The Hunting Ground. Members of New York Women in Film and Television have films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, which runs from January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Utah. Here’s a sneak peek: ADVANTAGEOUS Section: U.S. Dramatic Competition Director: Jennifer Phang Screenwriters: Jacqueline Kim, Jennifer Phang Production Designers: Dara Wishingrad (NYWIFT Member), Aiyana...

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Weekly Roundup: ‘Wild’ Buzz, Sundance Announces Slate & Kathy Griffin Joins the Force

//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/459285384?et=LZkUR8RgQHN9OsEIum46BQ&sig=MveGVx7YMS0PHkwO_B19elQ8JQFbIKaRHUoMIR6e3oY= Laura Dern is causing Oscar buzz for her role in Wild.  Wild author Cheryl Strayed discusses her motivation and getting the book optioned. (Podcast) Directing big-budget Selma makes Ava DuVernay want to tell larger stories about women. The Sundance 2015 competition slate is here. Chicken & Egg Pictures grants $330K for women-directed documentaries! Kathy Griffin joins E!’s Fashion Police force....

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