In 84 years only 4 women have been nominated for the best directing Oscar. It’s time for this to change.
RESOURCES
The organizations, websites, books, and academic articles listed below do not represent a comprehensive listing of resources. Rather, the following lists offer a starting place for those interested in learning more about women in television and film.
ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED WITH WOMEN IN TELEVISION AND FILM ON-LINE
moviesbywomen.com
Movies by Women. The goals of this organization are to increase the number of women directors working in film, television or other media, and to build an audience for women directed films. This site hosts the The First Weekenders Group that encourages movie-goers to attend films made by women filmmakers on opening weekend. The site also offers podcasts with women filmmakers and scholars.
womensmediacenter.com
Women’s Media Center. The mission of WMC is to ensure that women and women’s experiences are reflected in the media. The site features stories about women in the news and sponsors advocacy campaigns on behalf of women.
about-face.org
About-Face. The mission of this media literacy organization is to equip girls and women with the tools to understand and resist harmful media messages that affect self-esteem and body image.
AWRT.org
American Women in Radio and Television. The AWRT has chapters throughout the country and supports women in electronic media through education and advocacy.
nywift.org
New York Women in Film and Television. This industry organization represents the interests of women on screen and behind the scenes in film, television, and new media.
wif.org
Women in Film and Television/LA. This organization is dedicated to helping women achieve their highest potential within the global entertainment, communications and media industries and to preserving the legacy of women in these industries.
mediaandwomen.org
Girls, Women + Media Project. This organization works to increase awareness of how pop culture and media represent, effect, employ, and serve girls and women.
allianceofwomendirectors.org
Alliance of Women Directors. The purpose of this organization is to provide a community of peers for mutual support and to further the art, craft and visibility of women directors in the film and television industry.
OTHER ON-LINE RESOURCES
mediareporttowomen.com
Media Report to Women. This site provides summaries of academic research and analyses of women and media.
magazine.women-in-film.com
Traction. This interactive on-line magazine features stories and information designed to promote, mentor, and empower women in film and television.
