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“I think women should support each other's work, encourage each other's work, help develop each other's voices and I think, ultimately, when we can stop having the conversation about 'women filmmakers', and just talk about 'filmmakers', then we'll know we've really gotten somewhere.”

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Jennifer Westfeldt

Jennifer Westfeldt is an American actress born on February 2, 1970. She is renowned for her performances in independent films, most notably in 'Midnight in Paris' and 'Kissing Jessica Stein'. She began her acting career on television and later transitioned to film. more

“I think that until a filmmaker knows that about him- or herself, the films they make will just be copies of other people's work. It's important for anyone who wants to make films for a living, but I think perhaps it has an even greater weight for female filmmakers since they represent a much smaller percentage of the population. Their voices are fewer so they must be even stronger.”

People Thinking Knows Want Important Film Voice Greater Female Weight Stronger Population Filmmaker Working It Copies Fewer Percentages

Author:Megan Griffiths

“I sort of knew very early on that I wanted to be a writer. Even in high school, I was a big movie buff, very much into TV shows, and would critique them.”

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Author:Lena Waithe

“Your first obligation as a writer is to tell the truth and to tell a good story.”

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Author:Lena Waithe

“Most writers stick to what they know. The black experience is our experience, so it's not that challenging for us. That's why sometimes you'll see writers that start off telling black stories, but later branch out into other material. People say they "sell out." No, they evolve as writers.”

People Knows Sometimes Stories Black Challenges Materials Sells Sticks Evolve Branches

Author:Lena Waithe

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