AWFJ | The Week in Women
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The Week in Women is an AWFJ Network Blog authored by Brandy McDonnell. This femme-centric movie blog features a wide range of articles, profiles, and news roundups covering current affairs, personalities, and events pertaining to women working in the movie industry. Find news, commentaries, and more about Women in Movies.
AWFJ | The Week in Women
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In November 2022, Warren became the first songwriter in history to receive an Honorary Oscar, as voted on by the Academy's Board of Governors. The two-time Golden Globe winner's songs have been featured in more than 150 films ..read more
AWFJ | The Week in Women
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Variety's Creative Impact Award is a career recognition highlighting executives and creatives who have made an impact within their industry and continue to elevate marginalized voices and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and values ..read more
AWFJ | The Week in Women
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Scheduled to run from June 5-16 in New York City, this year's Tribeca Festival boasts a features lineup offering a diverse array of narrative, documentary and animated films, including several created by and starring women. Half of the films in competition are directed by women ..read more
AWFJ | The Week in Women
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Set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country, "Ransom Canyon" will be a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary Western saga that follows the intersecting lives of three ranching families ..read more
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At the Texas festival, Devery Jacobs will discuss her career in a one-on-one conversation, including her multi-hyphenate role as actor, writer and director on FX’s critically acclaimed series "Reservation Dogs ..read more
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In the Disney+ series, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg ..read more
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The first American female director to take on the role of jury president at the Festival de Cannes, Gerwig, 40, adds another record to her considerable list of awards: that of becoming the youngest person to take on the task since then-31-year-old Sofia Loren in 1966 ..read more
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Based on the monumental magazine article of the same name, “The Big Cigar” makes its global debut on May 17 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through June 14 ..read more
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The creator and star of the ABC comedy "Abbott Elementary," she recently made history as the first Black woman to win the Primetime Emmy for best actress in a comedy series in more than 40 years ..read more
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The movie features music by folk legends Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger and marks the acting debut of 2023 Oscar winner Brendan Fraser ..read more