Woman In Media- Newark

08/15/2023

A successful 2023 Women’s International Film Festival just wrapped.

Performance, panels, honorees, film maker interviews and compelling film screening made this year’s festival an incredible experience!

See you next year!

08/09/2023

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/job-listings/women-in-animation-career-resource-center-231303.html

WIA president Marge Dean also published an open letter addressing the current state of the animation industry.

07/29/2023

Screening at the festival.

07/29/2023

Opening night of the festival at the Cranford Theater in Cranford, New Jersey.

07/12/2023

Check out our schedule. Great lineup of films.

Visit the post for more.

07/12/2023

Check out of schedule and dates:

https://wim-n.com/schedule-2023/

07/08/2023

What’s going on?

A mass exodus of Black women from senior leadership posts across Hollywood during the last few weeks is raising questions about the depth of the film and television industry’s commitment to d…

07/06/2023

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/inspirational-women-in-hollywood-how-iliana-guibert-is-helping-to-shake-up-the-entertainment-8079b182aa0c

An Interview With Elana Cohen

07/06/2023

Mark your calendars.

06/05/2023

Change continues.

06/05/2023

May 31, 2023 - Atlanta, GA - It is with happy memories and deep sorrow that the family of Jessie Maple Patton announces her transition. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 30, 2023 at her home in Atlanta, GA.

Jessie Maple is recognized as the first Black woman to write and produce a full-length film independently. She also holds the distinct honor of the first Black woman to join the filmmakers' union. Her films, books, and unapologetic push to highlight discrimination and injustices within the news and entertainment industries will remain with us. The world through Jessie's lens offers views of humanity that are often overlooked due to race and power dynamics.

Jessie loved her family and left an extensive group of family and loved ones to cherish her legacy including husband Leroy Patton, only daughter Audrey Snipes, and grandson Nigel Snipes. She also leaves behind five sisters, two adopted daughters, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Details for a public memorial to follow in the coming months.