Filmmaker and TLL founder, Kim Hoyos shares how she felt watching Disney’s Encanto as a Colombian American. As a daughter of immigrants and a creator, she writes about the film’s authentic moments and thoughts on the animation industry’s potential for diversity.
Read MoreAnita Markoff is a freelance journalist and published poet, who is currently doing a Creative Writing MA in Scotland. They were able to view the premiere of Ashley by Jamie Crewe at the Glasglow film and it was the first time they’ve been able to see nonbinary representation by a nonbinary director.
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 MoreSteffy Ramirez explains her deep connections to HBO’s Insecure as a WOC and Cali girl.
Read MoreInterested in human rights and film production, Lauren Cooke explains the importance of social responsibility in media.
Read MoreWriter and director, Charlotte Manning draws parallels between sexism in the film industry and society’s perception of women.
Read MoreBlack, queer, and a woman, Funkuin Sam details how her struggle to reclaim her identity and how those labels have fueled her creativity.
Read MoreFilmmaker, Sidney Butler breaks down the dynamics of race in HBO’s Girls and Lena Dunham’s influence.
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