Women in film are getting “Lost in Translation”

Women in film are getting “Lost in Translation”

The 97th Academy Awards wrapped up the 2025 awards season on March 2, and just as in previous years, women walked away empty-handed in the Best Director category. In the Academy’s 97 years, only 10 women have been nominated for Best Director and only three have won.  Women made up about 5% of directors before the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1920s. After the emergence of the studio system, independent filmmakers became obsolete and women in di…

UNT Women in Cinema Celebrates Women's History Month with Focus on Filmmaking

The University of North Texas (UNT) is set to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting women’s contributions to the filmmaking industry through the efforts of the diverse student organization, UNT Women in Cinema. Scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the event underscores women’s impact in cinema, from early influencers in the late 1800s to contemporary […] The post UNT Women in Cinema Celebrates Women’s History Month with Focus on Fil…