Women in Film & Television History: Meet Ethel Payne, Journalist & First Female African-American National Network News Commentator
Ethel Payne was known in as “the first lady of the black press” and was described by journalist Gwen Ifil as “the most influential journalist and activist most people have never heard of.”
READ MORETerry’s Picks: Hannah Beachler, Sarah Barnett, New Space
Hannah Beachler: Congratulations to Hannah Beachler, who was awarded “Excellence in Production Design for Awards or Event Special” during the Art Directors Guild Awards last week. The recognition was for her production design for Beyoncé’s Lemonade. Beachler was also the production designer on Moonlight, Creed and Don Cheadle’s Miles Ahead and her work will next...
READ MORETerry’s Picks: Nina Jacobson, Ryan Murphy, Reel Film
Nina Jacobson: The New York Times ran a great profile on producer Nina Jacobson, who talks about her career-long battle with Hollywood’s “old boys’ network.” Ryan Murphy: Kudos to Ryan Murphy, whose TV directors are now more than 50% female. Reel Film: Kodak has introduced a website and app called Reel Film, which helps users...
READ MOREMeet the New Board Members: Christine Bragan
NYWIFT is governed by an 18 member Board of Directors, elected by the membership in late Spring. This diverse, accomplished group of women are at the top of their game in TV, film and digital media. They steer NYWIFT in advocating for equality, providing unique professional development opportunities, funding women filmmakers, and celebrating women's achievements. In the coming weeks, join the NYWIFT blog as we profile the four newest members of the Board. We start this week with Christine Bragan.
READ MORETerry’s Picks: Women Rule the Emmys, The Golden Age…Again, Reed Morano
Go, ladies!: Congratulations to Jill Soloway and Lisa Cholodenko, who won Emmy Awards for directing a Comedy Series and a Limited Series respectively! Despite being grossly outnumbered in nominations, exceptional women are still taking home top trophies. History Lesson: Nell Scovell wrote about another golden age for women in TV – 1990 – in The...
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