The chart-breaking Netflix hit You has been the center of many discussions. But writer and filmmaker Brynna Arens brings light to the show’s harmful portrayals of living with chronic illness. As a fan of the show, she shares a unique POV on disability representation.
Read MoreThere are some things you need to keep in mind when you start crowdfunding and pitching! We want to dedicate this edition to the Hustle to answering “What’s Wrong with My Crowdfunding Pitch?”. When making your crowdfunding pitch, there’s a few key things that may prevent you from getting the buy in from the audience that YOU need to pull it off. Read on below to learn 4 key tips….
Read MoreWhether it’s in directing for television, film or branded content — or even writing for your favorite tv show, these Asian American and Pacific Islander creators are making a splash on screen with their artistic vision! Read on to learn about Amina Munir, Emily Ting, Christina Xing, Karen Chee, Diane Paragas and Ravenna Tran.
Read MoreMarissa Domantay writes about her experiences as a Filipina creative and how Asian representation in Hollywood oftentimes means just one ‘type’ of Asian.
Read MoreFilm student, Grace Bennett writes about her love of the late Agnes Varda. Inspired to find beauty, honesty, and a story in the world around her, Grace thanks Agnes for her work and trailblazing influence for women in film.
Read MoreAnya Steiner is a Chicago based filmmaker who, through the internet has been able to meet, collaborate with, and become friends with other women in film across the US and internationally. She’s now crowdfunding for a project called “Rational Creatures”.
Read MoreSteffy Ramirez explains her deep connections to HBO’s Insecure as a WOC and Cali girl.
Read MoreFeeling lost in her creative life, one media studies student find comfort after a conversation with filmmaker Ok-Hee Jeong.
Read MoreThe world of entertainment internships is treacherous and oftentimes, unpaid. We’re opening up a conversation on unpaid internships in film and media.
Read MoreInterested in human rights and film production, Lauren Cooke explains the importance of social responsibility in media.
Read MoreShaneika Johnson-Simms explains how seeing teenagers on screen coping with mental health allowed her to open up about her own struggles.
Read MoreThe culture of working yourself to a breakdown is toxic and especially prevalent in the film industry. Filmmaker Caroline Conrad writes about her experience.
Read MoreFilmmaker, Sidney Butler breaks down the dynamics of race in HBO’s Girls and Lena Dunham’s influence.
Read MoreDana Nunez is a Puerto Rican director and NYC native. In this piece, she unpacks the expectations society has placed on her appearance and her efforts to break stereotypes.
Read MoreA Turkish filmmaker, Arsal, explains her battle with immigration status and nationality and how that stands in the way of her career.
Read MoreActress and writer, Celine Dirkes unravels gender in science fiction films.
Read MoreSavannah Hemmig dissects the true and lasting impact of Law & Order: SVU.
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