REBEKAH HENDERSON GOOD HELP, a documentary feature co-directed by Rebekah Henderson and Lilah Park, will have its world premiere at the Denver Film Festival on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater. A second screening will take place Thursday, October 29 … Read On ›
Virtual Networking Mixer with WIFTUS Two organizations. One powerful evening of connection. WIFTUS has invited our AWD Directing Members for a special National Networking Event designed to bring more women in film and television together. This collaboration is exactly what community is about. Expanding our circles, making meaningful connections, sharing resources, … Read On ›
Works in Progress The Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) Works in Progress program provides peer-to-peer opportunities for members to share and receive feedback on projects that are currently in post-production or heading to the festival circuit. This month the Tech Talk was with Sam A. Davis, who talked about … Read On ›
Alliance of Women Directors collaborates with Sponsors and Partners that believe in and work toward gender parity in the entertainment industry. These partnerships elevate our collective ability to advocate for and support women directors. AWD Directing Members can check their AWD Member Center or inboxes for the discount and waiver codes, as … Read On ›
AWD is thrilled to welcome acclaimed directors Steph Green and Maggie Kiley as our newest Icon Members! Steph Green is an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated film and television director whose work spans independent cinema and some of television’s most acclaimed series. Most recently, she directed and executive produced … Read On ›
Works in Progress (Virtual) The AWD Works in Progress (WIP) is an interactive and fun program that offers peer to peer feedback on rough cuts. This support helps Directing Members shape their films before launching a film festival run or seeking distribution. This month we’re meeting virtually and will … Read On ›
We are thrilled to announce that Laura Belsey and Tina Mabry are joining Alliance of Women Directors as Icon Members! Beyond their remarkable accomplishments behind the camera, Laura and Tina embody what our Icon community represents: exceptional filmmakers whose work has helped shape today’s television and film landscape, and who are equally committed … Read On ›
JOI-NOELLE WORLEY ILAAJ: HEALING, a narrative short by Joi-Noelle Worley premiered at the Sayville Int'l Film Festival in August. This short is a proof of concept for a feature. Logline: Plagued by strange and frightening visions, a young man struggles with the reality of his returning memories as … Read On ›
AWD Hosts The Directors’ Playbook: Strategies Women and Gender-Expansive Directors Use to Win Panel at 2026 Alta Global Media Summit at HollyShorts Film Festival On Monday, August 17, at the 2026 Alta Global Media Summit at HollyShorts Film Festival, Icon Members Jen McGowan, Morenike Joela Evans, and Hanelle M. Culpepper gathered for … Read On ›
Alliance of Women Directors collaborates with Sponsors and Partners that believe in and work toward gender parity in the entertainment industry. These partnerships elevate our collective ability to advocate for and support women directors. AWD Directing Members can check their AWD Member Center or inboxes for the discount and waiver codes, as … Read On ›