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We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of trailblazing filmmaker, artist, and longtime Women Make Movies filmmaker Joan Braderman. Joan was a visionary in the world of experimental and feminist cinema, whose work redefined the possibilities of video art and storytelling. From her groundbreaking film JOAN DOES DYNASTY to her celebrated...
Women Make Movies celebrates the inclusion of several WMM filmmakers and friends among the 534 distinguished artists and executives invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2025. These individuals have made outstanding contributions to the world of film and continue to push the boundaries of storytelling, representation, and impact through...
Sheffield DocFest, the UK’s leading documentary festival and a crucial platform for politically conscious nonfiction cinema, is underway this week. Nine films developed with the support of our Production Assistance Program will be participating in the film program, MeetMarket, pitching forums, and showcases. The festival runs June 18-23 across venues in Sheffield, UK. THE GAS STATION...
Two films supported through our Production Assistance Program are premiering this week at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival (June 5-16), both featured in the Spotlight Documentary section. JIMMY & THE DEMONS Director: Cindy Meehl; Producer: Elizabeth Westrate) World Premiere The film follows acclaimed sculptor James Grashow, now 79, as he undertakes the most ambitious work...
On Wednesday, June 18 from 8–9 PM ET, Women Make Movies invites you to a special Juneteenth program: WOMEN IN POWER, POLITICS, AND MEDIA, a virtual conversation celebrating the contributions of Black women to political leadership and cultural discourse. This free, public event features actress Christina Jackson, who portrayed Barbara Lee in Netflix’s SHIRLEY,...
June 2025 will mark the third edition of DC/DOX, a major international film festival in the U.S. capital. This year, 21 WMM films and filmmakers will be in the line-up, and Managing Director Kendra Hodgson will be in attendance. We’re excited to be a significant part of this festival that is fast becoming an essential...
As recently reported by CNN, the r-word slur is becoming commonplace again. To better understand the history and implications of derogatory language used to describe people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, watch WMM release THE R-WORD (dir. Amanda Lukoff). As the r-word resurfaces in pop culture and online spaces, amplified by high-profile figures like Joe...
Women Make Movies is pleased to share that director Rajani Mani has been selected to receive this year’s Women Make Movies’s Award at DocsBarcelona for her film BEFORE THE FEAST. The award is given to the best project by a woman director who pitched at Docs Barcelona Industry Days. The award is given to the best...
We’re thrilled to share that four films made with the support of WMM’s Production Assistance Program received awards at Hot Docs 2025! Congratulations to all of the filmmakers who premiered, screened in Works in Progress, and took meetings. WMM staff members Debra Zimmerman, Kendra Hodgson, and Kyra Brands were happy to get the chance to...
