A BRIGHTER LENS

This week, we’re introducing our new monthly collaborative series in partnership with FREE THE WORK, a 501c3 non-profit founded by Alma Ha’rel (whom we recently interviewed). This revolutionary talent discovery platform connects women and underrepresented creators to those who hire in film, television, advertising, and media. Check out the launch of the FREE THE WORK website on October 17.

For our first episode of this series, we interviewed Liza Mandelup, director of the new documentary film, Jawline. She talks to us about her process and approach to documentaries, how she stays inspired to keep working, and her experience in the commercial world. Watch Jawline on Hulu now!

We're thrilled to have film critic Beandrea July back on the podcast to discuss her take what a "summer movie" is, how it's changed over the years, and what's on her summer 2019 box office radar!

We're thrilled to have film critic Beandrea July back on the podcast to discuss her take what a "summer movie" is, how it's changed over the years, and what's on her summer 2019 box office radar!

This week we interviewed director Lynn Shelton about her new film, Sword of Trust which stars Marc Maron, Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, and Jon Bass. Tune in for our chat with Lynn about her improvisational approach to the film, what she looks for in fellow collaborators, and her filmmaking process. Sword of Trust is out in theaters today, July 12!

“That’s what I’m aiming for: a renaissance of creativity.” —Alma Har’el

Bonus episode alert: this week we chatted with Alma Har’el about her initiative Free The Bid and its upcoming relaunch!

We're taking a break from our break to bring you a special bonus episode! Listen for our interview with Nisha Ganatra, director of the film LATE NIGHT. LATE NIGHT stars Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling, and is written by Mindy Kaling. We love the film and had an amazing time talking with Nisha. Check out our episode, then go see LATE NIGHT in theaters! Stay tuned for Season 2 of AFL later this summer.

We are thrilled to share our Season 1 Finale episode of A Female Lens with you! We have a SXSW Film Festival roundup, and then we interview inspiring producer, Hadeel Reda. Thank you for all of your support and for lending your ears to our podcast. We have had a fantastic first season, and we're already hard at work on Season 2! Stay tuned.

This week we’re going back in the archives and talking about a female directing team that was not given equal credit on an episode of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Then, we interview Amy Adrion, director of the documentary Half The Picture.

This week we’re talking about Emma Thompson’s letter regarding her decision to depart Skydance’s animated film, Luck. Then, we interview the team behind the Women’s Weekend Film Challenge. Stay tuned!

This week we’re talking about Emma Thompson’s letter regarding her decision to depart Skydance’s animated film, Luck. Then, we interview the team behind the Women’s Weekend Film Challenge. Stay tuned!