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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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Women in Power, Politics, and Media: A Juneteenth Conversation with Christina Jackson and Abby Ginzberg
On Tuesday, 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,...
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WMM Goes to DC/DOX 2025
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...
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The R-Word Is Resurfacing. Here’s Why That Matters.
As recently reported by CNN, the r-word slur is becoming commonplace again. To better understand the history and implications of derogatory language used to describe people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, watch WMM release THE R-WORD (dir. Amanda Lukoff). As the r-word resurfaces in pop culture and online spaces, amplified by high-profile figures like Joe...
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