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The New York Latino Film Festival is underway, continuing through September 21. WMM forthcoming release UVALDE MOM (dir. Anayansi Prado), also made with the support of our Production Assistance Program, will have its New York premiere! And two other powerful films made with the assistance of WMM’s Production Assistance Program will have their world premieres: I...
We’re thrilled to share big news from Women Make Movies: 6 of the 25 documentaries (more than 20%!) premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this year are by WMM filmmakers! This milestone speaks to the vision and global storytelling power of the WMM community. Two films made with the support of WMM’s Production...
The 2025 BlackStar Film Festival begins July 31st and four films made with the support of WMM’s Production Assistance Program are screening: THE SHADOW SCHOLARS – Directed by Eloise King SEEDS – Directed by Brittany Shyne KANENON:WE (ORIGINAL SEEDS) – Directed by Katsitsionni Fox EXODUS – Directed by Nimco Sheikhaden SUN RA: DO THE IMPOSSIBLE...
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...
