AWD is able to provide so much to its members because of the dedication of its volunteers. We are thankful for the years of work given to AWD by Board of Directors Member Kim Furst, and AWD South Leadership Committee member Edina Kishonthy. Read about what inspired them … Read On ›
Award winning director, writer and Emmy nominated cinematographer Maninder “Indy" Saini grew up straddling two worlds, her American home base in rural Pennsylvania, and her dad’s homeland in Punjab, India. With her first passport at the age of 3, a passion for travel and a desire to … Read On ›
Anna Chi AWD Member Anna Chi's new film "The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu" has been released by FreeStyle with a one-week theatrical run at NoHo Laemmle theater starting on March 17 and is now available online via video on demand. A multigenerational comedy starring Lisa Lu (“Crazy Rich … Read On ›
We are so excited to announce five new members to your Board of Directors. Each has the experience and enthusiasm to contribute greatly to our organization. Please join us in welcoming each of these powerhouse directors to their first term and learn a little more about what inspired … Read On ›
Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase. AWD is a 501c(3) that promotes women and gender nonbinary directors in film, television, commercials, and new media by providing education and professional support for members in the … Read On ›
We are thrilled to announce the launch of AWD's new Ally membership for supporters of AWD! An Ally membership is perfect for anyone who wants to show their support for women and gender nonbinary directors, as well as anyone in the industry from other professional disciplines who wants to get to … Read On ›
AWD Member Lagueria Davis is originally from Fort Worth, Texas. Lagueria grew up in a household where her dreams had to be practical, which is how she found herself at the University of Oklahoma double majoring in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Three years and three internships … Read On ›
Joslyn Rose Lyons AWD Member Joslyn Rose Lyons makes her feature-length directorial debut with STAND: A Look at the Courageous Journey of Activist and Basketball Phenom Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. STAND Premieres Friday, February 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME. The film features in-depth interviews with basketball and entertainment stars … Read On ›
AWD Member Asha Chai-Chang is an award-winning Writer/Director and Emmy-nominated Producer. A first-generation Afro-Latina and Caribbean-Asian American with disabilities, Asha is a stigma disruptor as a Yale graduate and former finance professional turned production company owner. Asha is making strides as a 2022 TV Writer Fellow in the Inaugural … Read On ›
Niki Koss AWD Member Niki Koss is set to direct Homeschooled, a documentary about homeschooled high schoolers in Texas. The heartwarming doc will follow 6 high schoolers, all homeschooled for different reasons, as they emotionally prepare for the end of the year "Homeschooler's Prom". Homeschooled will begin production … Read On ›