News/Press

As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at the incredible year AWD has had. In the spring, AWD debuted a new website including the FIND A DIRECTOR search engine where anyone can perform a search based on the type of project they are producing (genre, … Read On ›

Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) is seeking its first Executive Director, a motivated, highly qualified individual who will lead the organization into its next phase. Operating as an all-volunteer non-profit organization for 20 years, AWD promotes women-identifying directors in film, television, commercials, and new media by providing … Read On ›

The final stage of the Shoot 'Em Up! evolution series is here! Our six AWD directors have scripts in hand and are prepping for their shorts. We would like to ask you -- our AWD supporters  -- for your support in making this inaugural AWD production event a resounding … Read On ›

Thursday, August 23rd - 8pm-10pm El Cid -- 4212 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles 90029 Event is FREE   Experience part II of a three-night filmmaking evolution from story to script to screen. This month: The Script. Six members of Alliance of Women Directors -- Shilpa Mankikar, Donna Wheeler, Sarah Bullion, Julia Camara, C.M. Landrus, … Read On ›

With events like bowling parties and karaoke and awards named after Alice Guy-Blaché, the Oxford Film Festival has earned a reputation for championing diverse filmmakers and being one of the most friendly festivals. AWD spoke with Melanie Addington, Executive Director of Oxford Film Festival, about her comprehensive … Read On ›

Via Variety - by Dave McNary Diversity among feature film directors remained disappointingly low in 2017, the Directors Guild of America has reported in a new study. The results, released Thursday, show the difficulty faced in achieving gains in increasing the numbers of female directors — in spite of … Read On ›

AWD’s Career Advancement Program is pleased to announce a partnership with Shoot ‘Em Up! Shoot ‘Em Up is a Los Angeles-based show created by Gary Buchler and Monte LaForti (LA producers of The Moth) that explores the evolution of a story to a script to a film, and takes place … Read On ›

The New NBC/AWD Director’s ‘Craft Enrichment Series’ Unites the Companies’ Mutual Commitment to Reaching Gender Parity in Television Directing Los Angeles, CA – United in their mutual commitment to reaching gender parity in television directing, the Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) and NBC have joined forces to launch … Read On ›

On a sunny April afternoon, I sat down with five AWD members -- Luann Barry, Marty Elcan, Liz Hinlein, Matia Karrell, and Paige Morrow Kimball – who recently won an International CINDY Award for their collaboration on “Making LA Happen.” Their inspiring film, highlighting the people who … Read On ›