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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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In Memory of Joan Braderman (1950–2025)
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...
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WMM Filmmakers and Friends Invited to Join the Academy
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...
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9 WMM-Supported Films to Screen and Pitch at the 2025 Sheffield DocFest Festival
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...
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