AFI Directing Workshop for Women Opens Screen Doors
Now in its 40th year, the AFI Directing Workshop for Women continues to provide opportunities for industry women to become well-versed in the world of directing, and is expanding its program to…
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2014 Women’s Impact Report
Variety's 2014 Women's Impact Report highlights talented game-changers working to innovate in the entertainment industry.
Donna Langley Provides Resources and Mentorship to Women in Vital Voices Program
As chairman of Universal Pictures, Donna Langley is one of the few women in her position in the entertainment industry. Her work with the nonprofit organization Vital Voices and its global mentorship…
Amy Miles Runs Regal With Casual Flair, Eye Toward Innovation
Amy Miles speaks in a soothing Southern accent, is quick to flash a smile and, when the mood strikes, offers up a loud, disarming laugh. The Regal Entertainment Group chief exec cultivates an…
NBCUniversal’s Frances Berwick Takes on Niche Network Challenge
Inside of a year, Frances Berwick has gone from running one high-gloss cable network for NBCUniversal to overseeing a family of four. With her promotion last week to prexy of NBCU Cable's Lifestyle…
Reese Witherspoon, Bruna Papandrea Push for Female-Driven Material With Pacific Standard
In a series of top-level meetings Reese Witherspoon had with studio executives in 2012, she grew increasingly frustrated by the answers she got to her question, 'What are you developing for women?'”…
Power of Women NY: Sarah Jessica Parker Cherishes Work With NYC Ballet
Sarah Jessica Parker was recognized for her charitable work with the New York City Ballet. "God made men to sing the praises of women," she said, quoting late choreographer George Balanchine. "They…
Power of Women NY: Claire Danes Lends a Hand to Afghan Women
Claire Danes was feted for her work with Afghan Hands, a nonprofit her makeup artist Matin Maulawizada launched in 2009 to teach Afghan widows artisan skills that help them gain independence…
Power of Women NY: Nancy Dubuc Comes to the Aid of Veterans
A&E Networks Chief Nancy Dubuc spoke about her work with Team Rubicon and the Mission Continues — organizations devoted to helping war veterans. "The recognition should not be about me, but these men…
Power of Women NY: Susan Sarandon Keeps Hope Alive for Ugandan School
Susan Sarandon was honored for her involvement with Hope North, which is dedicated to providing shelter and schooling for children, including orphans and former child soldiers, in Uganda. "It's just…
