NYWIFT Blog

The Road to Muse 2015

Through all the challenges, New York Women in Film & Television continues to champion the voice of women every year with numerous grants, scholarships, programs and events in support of women such as the Muse Awards.

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Moving Forward: Women in Comedy

November 9, 2015 – by Margarita Sophia Cortes and Destiny Lilly I remember watching the Emmy’s when Jon Stewart and a sea of white men in suits filled the entire stage to accept their award. The screen panned out just far enough to fit all the men on stage. I think Jon even joked about...

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NYWIFT Member Spotlight

Behind-the-scenes with Costume Designer Ornella Chiossone  – by Margarita Cortes   Through the power of social media, I was contacted by an up and coming costume designer, Ornella Chiossone, who was working on a film project in Brooklyn. She met me on the first day of production inside the trailer, nestled between the wardrobe she...

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NYWIFT ON MOVING FORWARD: Focus on TV Directors

Recently, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) made a call to action to hire more new women and minority TV directors in an effort to level the playing field within the industry. This call subsequently came weeks after the DGA revealed their latest Six-Year Study which showed 82% out of 611 new TV directors were...

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Cine Qua Non Lab – Creative Paradise for Screenwriters

Imagine two full weeks where creativity is your only priority. Then, picture yourself in a majestic location, surrounded by writers from around the world, where you are supported by a generous staff and brilliant mentors to help you tell the best version of your story possible. And… you’re eating epically delicious food. The view from...

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: SERIOUS ADVICE & FUN WITH NICOLE.

Photo courtesy of Flickr user mipmarkets via Creative Commons A+E CEO Nancy Dubuc gives advice on what it takes to be a the boss! “When do my favorite shows return?” This list has all the answers. Filmmaker Jill Soloway warns of the “All-out attack on female filmmakers.” Nicole Kidman answers 73 questions while showing us her...

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: MARTHA DEALS, NATALIE INSISTS & SCI-FI FEMINISM ARRIVES

Photo: PatrickMcmullan.com Rumors aside, Martha Stewart Omnimedia will sell for triple-digit millions. That’s a good thing! Finally, there’s a new normal in television… she’s smart, diverse and complex. Natalie Portman insisted On The Basis Of Sex be directed by a woman. Marielle Heller is that woman. Another Period co-creator Natasha Leggero hates Facebook, loves Tina Fey. Writer/Director Jennifer Phang makes...

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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: FESTIVALS, LISTS & GOSSIP DISH

Here’s everything you need to know about the Tribeca Film Festival. The Cannes 2015 lineup was also announced–five female directors made the cut. This Bel Pesce TED talk may pinpoint why your dreams haven’t yet come true. (VIDEO) Both Amy Schumer & Jane The Virgin won Peabody Awards. TIME magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2015″ announced....

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