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How to win a BAFTA: The journey from theatre to film

Tobi Kyeremateng shares her unusual journey into film and how she’s made it to win one of the industry’s top awards.

Rewriting Relationships on Screen 

How three female filmmakers redefined relationships through their emotional honesty

Why can’t girly girls be strong female characters?

Strong female characters in films inspire girls around the world every day, and yet they are never girly. Why can’t our beloved heroes reflect the women we see in our everyday lives?

When other cultures are your inspiration with Cadenza Zhao

Multicultural Film Director Cadenza Zhao shares her experience in the industry

Black girlhood in film: From feeling unseen to showcasing their stories

Have you ever seen yourself on screen? For Black girls, the answer can be complicated. DirectHer spoke to director Kyra Knox and Danielle Scruggs, creator of Black Women Directors to highlight how lack of diversity in film during their teens pushed them to enter the film industry.

Movies for the Blind: Focus on the Audio not Visual

Is the film all about visuals? Not for the blind.

DirectHer Digital Magazine – Female Pleasure Special Edition – coming soon!

Mother and Daughter Relationship in Films

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Athena Mandis’ journey into filmmaker: “It was like going to the moon with a pair of skis.”

Athena Mandis’ journey into filmmaker: “It was like going to the moon with a pair of skis.”

Filmmaker Atehna Mandis tells all about her journey into film, and shares her advice for young filmmakers looking to break into the industry.

How to win a BAFTA: The journey from theatre to film

How to win a BAFTA: The journey from theatre to film

Tobi Kyeremateng shares her unusual journey into film and how she's made it to win one of the industry's top awards.

The UK’s largest documentary festival and its importance

The UK’s largest documentary festival and its importance

What is the selection process like in documentary festivals? Why should directors submit their works to the festival? What are the perks? 

When other cultures are your inspiration with Cadenza Zhao

When other cultures are your inspiration with Cadenza Zhao

Multicultural Film Director Cadenza Zhao shares her experience in the industry

LISTS & REVIEWS

What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993) Review

What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993) Review

The abusive relationship and rise to stardom of Ike and Tina Turner is put to the screen in this music biopic.

The Iron Lady Review

The Iron Lady Review

This biopic refuses to take a strong stance on one of the most controversial figures in history.

Molly’s Game Review

Molly’s Game Review

This slick crime drama charts the rise and fall of Molly Bloom's poker empire.

Center Stage (1991) Review

Center Stage (1991) Review

The weight of female success is explored in this biopic of one of Shanghai's great silent fim stars

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