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WIF launched our #VoteForWomen ballot to draw attention to the women who worked behind the camera on the films that are in the awards season conversation in our industry. Before voting for Oscar nominations opens next week, we're inviting you to hear from some of those women in a special day of programming on Thursday, March 4. More programming to be announced; RSVP to get more details in your inbox!
12–1pm: Directing & Writing Dangerously—Filmmakers on Capturing the Story
Featuring Clare Dunne (Herself), Eliza Hittman (Never Rarely Sometimes Always), Tara Miele (Wander Darkly), Channing Godfrey Peoples (Miss Juneteenth), and Sarah Ruhl (The Glorias). Moderated by WIF Executive Director Kirsten Schaffer
3:30–4:30pm: The Artisans
Featuring H.E.R. (original song, Judas and the Black Messiah), Janelle Monáe (original song, All In: The Fight for Democracy), Tami Reiker (cinematographer, The Old Guard, One Night in Miami...), Trish Summerville (costume designer, Mank), Angie Wells (makeup head, Promising Young Woman). Moderated by Jazz Tangcay, Variety Senior Artisans Editor.
6:00–7:00pm: Resetting! Female Producers on Seizing the Moment
Featuring: Mollye Asher (Nomadland), Jess Wu Calder (One Night in Miami...), Monica Levinson (Wander Darkly, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), Christina Oh (Minari), Lyn Sisson-Talbert (Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey). Moderated by WIF Board President Amy Baer, Gidden Media CEO.
