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We’re excited to share that several WMM films and filmmakers have been recognized on Ms. Magazine’s list of the Best Feminist Documentaries of 2024! The list includes WMM release RAZING LIBERTY SQUARE, directed by Katja Esson, whose films we have been distributing for more than 20 years. This powerful documentary dives into the devastating...
Zeinabu irene Davis’s landmark film COMPENSATION— distributed by Women Make Movies from its release in 1999 until 2023, when it was restored and released by The Criterion Collection—has been selected for preservation in the prestigious National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. This recognition affirms the enduring cultural, historical, and artistic importance of Davis’s work,...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist for the 97th Oscars, and we are thrilled to celebrate the recognition of SUGARCANE (dir. Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie), made with the support of WMM’s Production Assistance Program. Shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature, this powerful and timely film investigates the abuse,...
Sundance has announced its 2025 line-up, and 11 films made by WMM filmmakers and Program alum, including four from the WMM Production Assistance Program, will premiere at this year’s festival! Two of the Production Assistance Program films will have their world premieres in the U.S. Documentary Competition: LIFE AFTER (dir. Reid Davenport, prod. Colleen...
We are pleased to announce that several WMM-supported films and filmmakers have received nominations for both the Gotham Awards and Cinema Eye Honors. For the Gotham Awards, in the Best Documentary Feature category, the following films, made with support from our WMM Production Assistant Program, are nominated: INTERCEPTED (Directed by Oksana Karpovych) SUGARCANE (Directed by...
We are delighted to announce that as awards season gets underway, WMM films and filmmakers are receiving nominations and making the lists of top contenders. The nominations for the 9th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards were unveiled last week, and a film from our Production Assistance Program received eight nominations. SUGARCANE (dir. Julian Brave NoiseCat...
In the lead-up to the 2024 election, Women Make Movies has teamed up with Firehouse: DCTV’s Cinema for Documentary Film in NYC for a special in-person screening series of films focused on women and U.S. politics, Her Power, Our Future. This series of six films showcases documentary films that feature women leading the charge in...
Congratulations to the six WMM filmmakers who took home awards at the recent BFI London Film Festival, Mill Valley, and Woodstock Film Festivals. At the BFI London Film Festival 2024, two films supported by WMM’s Production Assistance Program were honored: MOTHER VERA (dir. Cecile Embleton, Alys Tomlinson) – Grierson Award for Best Documentary THE SHADOW SCHOLARS...
We are thrilled to announce that several WMM-supported films and filmmakers will be featured at DOC NYC 2024. Notably, MY STOLEN PLANET (dir. Farahnaz Sharifi) will have its NYC Premiere in the Fight The Power program section. From our Production Assistance (PA) Program, the following films will also have their NYC Premieres: A MOTHER APART...
