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ABOUT WMM

Women Make Movies has a 50-year history of supporting women filmmakers and distributing artistically significant films to audiences with an intentional focus on uplifting the voices of underrepresented women and enriching society. With a mission of increasing gender equity in the film industry, we support women filmmakers with production assistance and tailored distribution strategies. We have a long history of supporting women of color, differently abled women, LGBTQIA people, and other communities too rarely represented both on-screen and behind the camera. 

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LATEST FROM OUR BLOG

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Five Films from WMM Production Assistance Program Selected for Works-in-Progress and Deal Maker Programs at Hot Docs 2025

Five films made with the support of WMM’s Production Assistance Program have been selected for the Deal Makers and Works-In-Progress programs, both part of the industry component of the Hot Docs International Film Festival  Selected for Works-In-Progress Screenings:  BLUE SWEATER WITH A YELLOW HOLE (dir. Tetiana Khodakivska, prod. Elena Saulich, Tetiana Khodakivska)  Selected for the Deal...

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26 Powerful WMM Documentaries Streaming on The Documentary Channel

Looking for powerful, independent documentaries that challenge the status quo? Women Make Movies has 26 thought-provoking films now streaming on The Documentary Channel— a relaunch of the prior, highly successful linear cable television channel of the same name offering an alternative streaming space for bold, independent storytelling. Explore award-winning classics like LAS MADRES (dir. Lourdes...

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Lina Soualem Wins 2025 Alice Guy Award for BYE BYE TIBERIAS

We are excited to share that Lina Soualem has been awarded the 2025 Alice Guy Award for BYE BYE TIBERIAS. This prestigious award celebrates women filmmakers and their contributions to the film industry.  In her acceptance, Soualem shared, “I discovered Alice Guy at the same time as the Award named after her. It’s an honor...

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