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How the American Horror Stories’ Production Designer Created a Modern World of Terror: Eve McCarney on Symbolism and Avoiding Tropes in the New Anthology Show

Production designer Eve McCarney speaks on her process behind creating the world of the new Ryan Murphy show: American Horror Stories.

ahs, american horror stories, american horror story, easter eggs, eve mccarney, Filmmaking, horror, hulu, production design, ryan murphy, set design, symbolism, women in film

“That fight night… it was just amazing.” | Alex Shipman on Shooting “Bam Bam”— a Doc About Her Mother’s Life as a Boxer

Documentarian Alex Shipman tells all about her upbringing and the making behind Bam Bam – a film about her boxing mother.

bfi, british film, doc, documentary, female boxers, female filmmakers, indie doc, sandra shipman, sports documentary, women in film

“The Art is Always Gonna Be There” | Filmmaker Natalie Rodriguez on How Covid has Changed Creativity

Excerpt from #47 | Filmmaker and mental health advocate Natalie Rodriguez speaks about creativity under the circumstance of the pandemic!

activist, arts, best indie movies, cinema, creative industry, creativity, directed by women, diversity, female director, female filmmaker, filmmaking tips, mental health, mental health awareness

‘Ready or Not’ Costume Designer Avery Plewes on Blood, Feminism, and How to Amplify Stories with Clothing

Learn how the iconic transformational dress from the dark-comedy film Ready or Not was made!

avery plewes, costume design, costume designer, dark comedy, feminism, Filmmaking, indie filmmaking, ready or not, samara weaving, wedding dress

Cinematographer Maria Rusche On How She Captured the Intimate and Claustrophobic Atmosphere of “Shiva Baby”

Learn how Maria Rusche shot the indie hit directed by Emma Seligman – from LEGO sets to temperature trackers.

cinema, cinematographer, cinematography, dop, female directors, female leads, Filmmaking, independent filmmaking, indie film, maria rusche, shiva baby, women in film

Community Highlights | Jaimi McPeek on Destigmatising OCD, Artistic Expression, and Her Upcoming Film ‘Flip of a Coin’

Meet the actress, dancer, and soon to be filmmaker who’s working to destigmatise mental illness!

acting, creativity, directing, female filmmakers, mental illness, screenwriting, storytelling, women in film

Community Highlights | Production Student Ellie Davies on Finding Her Calling and Gaining Confidence in Directing

Meet the 16 year old film student from the U.K., dedicated to make a career for herself in the industry!

film school, film student, women in film, young filmmakers

“I have terrible news, honey. I’m supposed to direct this movie.” | Rachel Winter on Epiphanies, Patience, and the ’90s.

#44 | Hollywood filmmaker Rachel Winter speaks about the 20-year making of her new film: The Space Between!

How Master of None Used Production Design as a Way of Storytelling | Interview with Production Designer Amy Williams

Emmy-winning Amy Williams talks all about the creation of Denise and Alicia’s home in Master of None S3: Moments in Love

amy williams, aziz ansari, cinema, cinematography, comedy, filmmaker, Filmmaking, interior design, lena waithe, master of none, naomi ackie, netflix, production design, queer love, visuals

Mariah Goolsby on Becoming the Main Character & the Power of Representation

Meet Mariah Goolsby, an actress and writer bringing her own story to the screen.

black representation, black stories, black women, comedy, Filmmaking, indie film, interview, main character, messy, podcast, representation, stereotypes, women in film

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