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Welcome to DirectHer, a multiplatform brand for those who share our love for the silver screen. Inclusive and female-focused, we will direct you to inspiring stories, shining a spotlight on underrepresented voices and their experiences of film.
From the everyday watcher to the experts in genre and those breaking into filmmaking, we want to offer a feminist perspective into the world of film and celebrate intersectionality in cinema.
Your port of call for everything from industry how-tos to behind-the-scenes, reviews and analysing the impacts of representation in film.
We aim to foster discussions on gender representation and diversity from the film set to the sofa, reshaping the narrative one frame at a time.
Whether you’re concerned about the sexualisation of female suffering; interested in the importance of intimacy coordinators, or the cultural shifts in genre; or want to know more about how films are becoming more accessible to those with disabilities, we’ve got you covered.
FEMINIST
INCLUSIVE
EMPOWERING
INCISIVE
UNAPOLOGETIC
Gana Ming
Website Manager
Gana manages DirectHer’s website design and maintenance. She also writes stories that focus on representation and of those voices need to be heard.
Jess Fitzpatrick
SEO Editor
Jess Fitzpatrick is a writer for all things profile and representation related at DirectHer. Covering topics from the streaming wars to the lack of BSL in cinema. Jess is a SEO editor and lover of any London-based project like Bridget Jones or Blue Story.
Lucy Wilcox
Social Media Editor
Lucy Wilcox is a writer and social media editor for DirectHer. She has a particular interest in mise-en-scene and nostalgia in film. Her articles can range from looking into the creation of sex scenes to the importance of different representation during your teens.
Amelia Elder
Social Media Editor
Amelia Elder is a writer and social media editor for DirectHer. She has a love for costume and lighting design. Her work primarily focuses on South Asian Representation in Western cinema.
Bijin Chen
Design Editor
Bijin is a contributor and design editor of DirectHer. With articles focusing on the diversity in the industry produced, her interests in writing link to profiles and representations. She believes in the power of films to examine, deconstruct and reshape reality.
Jesselyn Whiteside
Design Editor
Jesselyn Whiteside is a writer and Design Editor for DirectHer. She is particularly interested in genre deep-dives, as well as focusing on issues of inclusion and LGBTQ+ experiences.
Caillin McDaid
Content Editor
Caillin McDaid is a writer, content and YouTube editor for DirectHer. He loves romcoms and transgressive boundary-breaking films. Expect pieces dissecting genres, highlighting underdisccused filmmakers, and exploring niches within film.
