Office Hours with Interim Executive Director Kylie Eaton
Interim Executive Director Kylie Eaton holds weekly virtual office hours every Friday from 1-2pm PT / 4-5pm ET, exclusively for AWD Directing and Ally Members.
Whether you have a question, need help navigating the website, want to share a suggestion, or just feel like saying hello—sign up HERE to talk with Kylie. This is your space to connect directly with leadership and chat about all things AWD.
ATL Cinegear Expo – AWD South’s Southern Women Directors Panel
From Atlanta to New Orleans to Nashville, the South has become one of the most dynamic production hubs in the country. Behind the scenes, women directors are shaping stories with a distinctive voice, grit, and authenticity that reflects the culture of the region.
AWD South will host a conversation at the Atlanta Cinegear Expo on Friday, Oct. 3rd @ 12p ET highlighting Southern women directors who are breaking barriers, navigating the unique opportunities of the Southern market, and carving out creative spaces in film and television.
Panelists will share their journeys, challenges, and wins, while offering insights for the next generation of filmmakers looking to thrive in the South. Join us for an inspiring discussion that shines a spotlight on the power, talent, and vision of women directors working in the South.
You must have a pass to the Atlanta Cinegear Expo to attend the panel.
Panel Location: Stage 23
Moderators: AWD South Co-Chairs Elise Hines and Tomeka Winborne
Panelists: Terri J. Vaughn, Angela Barnes, Monique Younger and Lou Simón
Please find panelists’ bios on the AWD calendar page.
Writers & Directors Mixer
AWD Directing Members are invited to a “Writers X Directors Fall 2025 Meet-Up” in Los Angeles on Saturday, Oct. 4th from 2-5p PT.
Mix and mingle with fellow filmmakers and perhaps find a script you’d love to direct! This is an informal get-together to inspire creativity and new projects.
Registration info is on the event’s calendar page.
Immersive Storytelling with Dolby Atmos + Vision
Tuesday, Oct 7th @ 2p PT, AWD Directing Members are invited step inside the future of sound and picture at the legendary Dolby Vine Theater in Hollywood. In this exclusive demo, Nate Jackson, Manager of Content Relations at Dolby Laboratories, will showcase the creative power of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Attendees will experience firsthand how cutting-edge sound and HDR imaging technologies elevate storytelling, and learn practical ways directors can harness these tools to deepen audience connection and immersion.
Register via the event’s calendar page.
October Book Club
AWD Directing and Ally Members are invited to join AWD South for the October Book Club on Oct. 16th @ 4p PT / 7p ET with guest, producer Maureen A. Ryan. We will be reading and discussing her book, “Producer to Producer.”
About the book:
The world’s best-selling film producer’s guide is back! Packed with real-world advice and practical tools, this highly anticipated 3rd edition of the bestseller is your key to mastering every stage of the film production process. From pre-production to post-production, this guide ensures you stay on track for cinematic success.
Ryan not only shares her extensive knowledge about every aspect of film production, but also provides step-by-step instructions, practical checklists, and templates—even industry updates—to keep your projects on target and current with industry changes, including WGA, DGA, and SAG-AFTRA agreements.
PURCHASE THE BOOK HERE.
REGISTER on the event’s calendar page.
FilmStream Networking Mixer
FilmStream Networking Group is a community that’s been bringing entertainment professionals together for over a decade. Founded by editor Brett Hedlund, who saw the need for more networking opportunities in the industry, the group has grown to thousands of members spanning every department—editors, DPs, actors, directors, composers, ADs, and more.
Each month, FilmStream hosts a mixer where creatives can connect with new collaborators, catch up with friends, and support one another across the industry. On Oct. 16th, the invitation is extended to AWD members, and we look forward to seeing you there! RSVP on the event’s calendar page.
LTX Studio Live Demo
AWD Directing Members are invited to a live virtual demo from LTX Studio on October 22nd @ 4p PT / 7p ET.
This workshop is designed to inspire ideas, answer your questions, and show how AI can become a practical, collaborative partner in your directing workflow.
We’ll explore how LTX Studio can support and enhance your creative process as a director – from early concepting and pre-production, to creating high-quality visuals for pitching, building trailers on your own, and crafting complete visual stories.
We’ll walk through real use cases and show how you can:
-Add voiceover, music, and motion to bring your scenes to life, all within one platform
-Quickly visualize ideas and develop concepts using AI-generated images and video
-Build storyboards directly from scripts or creative outlines
-Create compelling pitch materials to help secure funding