The journey of women breaking out of their cages is a very familiar story in filmmaking. Eileen walked a similar path except that she is far from being a heroine.
Books and films are two different types of art and while there are a ton of opinions about them, their purpose remains the same—to entertain—but is one medium superior to the other?
Miwa Nishikawa, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Aparna Sen, and Rakhshān Banietemad are female writer/directors reshaping contemporary Asian cinema. Let's explore their life, works, and efforts at making the film industry more inclusive and empowering for women and Asians alike.
Film school is not simply about setting up your camera and lights, clapping your slate, and yelling, “ACTION.” Not only is it filled with hundreds of short film projects, but it is also packed with essay assignments.
"While it was set in a far era from the past, the themes it portrayed remain largely relevant in our contemporary society. The pain and challenges the character went through are reflections of the obstacles women continue to face today."