Women Make Movies

Get inspired by award-winning filmmakers this summer! Join our “Making It Work: Success and Sustainability” masterclass series from June 6-27! Get inside tips from accomplished directors and producers Nancy Schwartzman, Susan Margolin, Christine Turner, and Lisa Cortés as they share their incredible journeys to success. When you attend the live webinars, you'll have a chance to ask each of these experts questions. Learn about sustainability, industry transitions, and more! Happening Thursdays, June 6 - June 27 on ZOOM. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now and get ready to be inspired by these amazing filmmakers! https://lnkd.in/gVnWP7Sh

🎬 Join us for a free talk at the New York Film Festival this Sunday at 6 PM! 🌟 Director Madeline Hunt-Ehrlich, director of THE BALLAD OF SUZANNE CÉSAIRE—which was made with the support of our Production Assistance Program—will be in conversation with WMM filmmaker Zeinabu Irene Davis. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear their insights and experiences in filmmaking! 📍 Location: Lincoln Center 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/gm7n-cC2 See you there! 🎉✨

🎥 Don’t miss INTERCEPTED at Film Forum! 🌍✨ Join us for this powerful documentary by Oksana Karpovych, supported by WMM's Production Assistance Program. 📅 Date: October 4 📍 Location: Film Forum, 209 West Houston Street, NYC ⏰ Showtimes: 12:40, 2:40, 4:45, 7:00, 9:00 This thought-provoking film reveals intercepted phone calls from Russian soldiers, juxtaposed with haunting images of war-torn Ukrainian homes. It’s a vivid exploration of the psychological disconnect between oppressors and the lives they've destroyed. Be part of this essential conversation! 🎟️💬 For more info, visit the Film Forum website.

We’re excited to announce that four classic Women Make Movies films will be showcased Sept. 20-29 at the Museum of the Moving Image as part of "Personal Belongings: First Person Documentary in the 1990s," curated by Jeff Reichert and Asha Phelps. HALVING THE BONES (dir. Ruth Ozeki) Sept 22, 1:15 p.m. COMPLAINTS OF A DUTIFUL DAUGHTER (dir. Deborah Hoffman) Sept 22, 6:00 p.m. THE DEVIL NEVER SLEEPS (dir. Lourdes Portillo) Sept 27, 7:30 p.m. WHO'S GOING TO PAY FOR THESE DONUTS, ANYWAY? (dir. Janice Tanaka), Sept 28, 3:30 p.m. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience these iconic films on the big screen! Read more about this screening on our blog! https://lnkd.in/g-afpDiJ

📚 Kick off the Fall 2024 semester with our special Back to School promotion! From now until September 30, 2024, enjoy a Buy One, Get One Free deal on a curated selection of films with the code B2S2024. These powerful titles cover critical topics like women's reproductive rights, suffrage, human rights, and the stories of revolutionary women who have shaped history. Enhance your curriculum with thought-provoking films that inspire informed dialogue and critical thinking. 🎥📖 #BackToSchool #WomenMakeMovies https://lnkd.in/gHpXs__D

🎥 WMM's new release, MY STOLEN PLANET, directed by Farahnaz Sharifi, is available to book and purchase now! This diary-style narrative follows Iranian filmmaker Farah as she captures moments of joy and defiance in a life shaped by the Islamic revolution. Through 8mm archives and personal connections, Farah explores memory, loss, and the power of remembering. A must-watch! #MyStolenPlanet #WomenMakeMovies #IranianCinema

WMM release ILLUSIONS by Julie Dash (DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST) has been restored! IndieCollect's 4K restoration premieres at BAM on Aug 10, 2024, as part of “Passing You By: Impostorism on Film,” curated by Jessica Green. This 1982 film, set in 1940s Hollywood and added to the National Film Registry in 2020, follows Mignon Duprée (Lonette McKee), a Black studio exec passing for white, spotlighting racism in the industry. #FilmRestoration #Illusions #JulieDash #BAM Get your tickets for the premiere at BAM and Watch the ILLUSIONS 4K Restoration Trailer: https://lnkd.in/ghrAez5w

DEFIANT LIVES (dir. Sarah Barton) combines archival protest footage, photographs, and the bold accounts of experts on the frontlines of the disability rights movement. Honor the ongoing fight and their triumphant legacy taking 15% off this title and WMM's collection through July with the code DP2024 to commemorate #DisabilityPrideMonth. #WomenMakeMovies #DisabilityAwareness https://lnkd.in/gS-Fswvg

DOUBLE THE TROUBLE, TWICE THE FUN (dir. Pratibha Parmar) interviews a wide range of disabled lesbian and gay people intercut with dramatic recreations and performances. This enlightening film dispels the myth that all disabled people are unhappy or have no sexual identity while illuminating the difficulties of enduring prejudice as both a disabled and gay person. Uplift their voices with this title and others in this collection - take 15% off through July with the code DP2024. #DisabilityPrideMonth #WomenMakeMovies #DisabilityAwareness https://lnkd.in/gAQT5pGb

The Venice Film Festival is happening from August 28 to September 7, and 4 films made with the support of our Production Assistance Program are screening! FAMILIAR TOUCH (dir. Sarah Friedland) is screening in the Orizzonti Horizons competition! Congratulations to the filmmakers!