Nina Jacobson’s Full Sundance Producers Brunch Keynote Speech

“‘The power used to lie with a handful of studios and networks, who controlled both the means of production and the means of distribution. With that power came rules. Here are a few I was “taught” as a young executive: -Girls can identify with male protagonists but boys don’t identify with female protagonists. -Black movies… Read More Nina Jacobson’s Full Sundance Producers Brunch Keynote Speech

Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer Vow to Work With Women Directors in Next 18 Months

“‘Because only four percent of the top 100 studio films over the last decade have been directed by women, Time’s Up is initiating a challenge, the 4% challenge, and I intend to take it,’ Thompson said. ‘I commit to working with a female director in the next 18 months.’ “Thompson’s Sundance speech went viral online,… Read More Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer Vow to Work With Women Directors in Next 18 Months

Nisha Ganatra Sets Next Directing Gig After ‘Late Night’ Makes Big Sundance Splash

“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