“Ganatra most recently directed the comedy “Late Night,” which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews. Mindy Kaling wrote the movie and co-stars alongside Emma Thompson. Amazon Studios shelled out a record $13 million for domestic rights to the movie, one of the biggest sales of the festival.” Here’s the full article… Read More Nisha Ganatra Sets Next Directing Gig After ‘Late Night’ Makes Big Sundance Splash

@Tuff_Waffles: What’s a defining moment in your life? When I was accepted into the CalArts experimental animation program I felt such validation and relief. I don’t know what I would have done if I wasn’t accepted. There wasn’t a lot of animation happening in San Diego back in 2002 and I was really struggling to… Read More @Tuff_Waffles: What’s a defining moment

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@Tuff_Waffles: Why did you decide to get into this industry? I grew up on Disney and Don Bluth films so I have always been surrounded by animation. Drawing and creating has been a part of my life ever since I was old enough to hold a crayon so I think it was always written in… Read More @Tuff_Waffles: Why did you decide to get

What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media? People can find me on Instagram @Gabriellakashi. I’m directing a short film in Italy this Spring, titled In Keaton’s Lemon Garden (also on Instagram: @inkeatonslemongarden) and I couldn’t be more… Read More What are you working on next? In additio

Following up on yesterday’s post: Here’s why you’ll be hearing her name more. ““Clemency” filmmaker Chinonye Chukwu broke down a new barrier: she’s the first black woman to win the the [Sundance] festival’s biggest prize, the Grand Jury Prize for her U.S. Dramatic entry.” Check out the article here: Sundance: ‘Clemency’ Filmmaker Chinonye Chukwu Is… Read More Following up on yesterday’s post

@Gabriellakashi @inkeatonslemongarden: What, if anything, do you collect? I collect neat mugs! I’m a sucker for pottery. . Link to the crowdfunding campaign: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/in-keatons-lemon-garden#story . . . #crowdfunding #italy #mugs #shortflm http://ow.ly/i/KNvF2

“Chukwu’s is a name you should get used to. You’ll likely be hearing a lot of it in this next year.” #womeninfilm Check out the article here: ‘Clemency,’ the best film at Sundance, was written and directed by a black woman

@Gabriellakashi @inkeatonslemongarden: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? Some advice I can give for women in the industry would be to not let any man make you feel small. You are there which means you know what you are doing. Do not let a man ’teach you things’ that you… Read More @Gabriellakashi @inkeatonslemongarden: W

And here’s to even more! Check out the article: Women Directing 40 Percent of Upcoming Disney Films, CEO Announces