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Three of our filmmakers are among the six recipients of the 2026 Award, each receiving a $75,000 grant. The recipients ...
05/15/2026

Three of our filmmakers are among the six recipients of the 2026 Award, each receiving a $75,000 grant. The recipients include Zippy Kimundu, director of WMM release WIDOW CHAMPION; Amber Fares, director of COEXISTENCE, MY ASS!, made with the support of our Production Assistance Program; and Program Alum Ema Ryan Yamazaki. Congratulations to Zippy, Amber, and Ema! 🎉

Celebrate the launch of Kimi Takesue’s Criterion Channel retrospective, “Directed by Kimi Takesue: Crossings and Encount...
05/13/2026

Celebrate the launch of Kimi Takesue’s Criterion Channel retrospective, “Directed by Kimi Takesue: Crossings and Encounters,” with a special screening of 95 AND 6 TO GO at DCTV Firehouse Cinema on May 15 at 7 PM.

Spanning documentary, fiction, and experimental forms, Takesue’s films explore cross-cultural encounters, observation, and human connection through immersive and deeply reflective cinema. The retrospective includes ONLOOKERS, made with support from WMM’s Production Assistance Program.
Following the screening, Kimi Takesue will be in conversation with filmmaker Roddy Bogawa.

đź“Ť NYC
đź—“ May 15, 7 PM


https://www.criterionchannel.com/directed-by-kimi-takesue

AMERICAN DOCTOR (dir. Poh Si Teng), made with the assistance of WMM’s Production Assistance Program, won the top Audienc...
05/07/2026

AMERICAN DOCTOR (dir. Poh Si Teng), made with the assistance of WMM’s Production Assistance Program, won the top Audience Award at Hot Docs — the Hot Docs Audience Award. Congratulations!!

We mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Ruby Duncan (1932–2026), a fearless force for economic justice and the heart...
05/06/2026

We mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Ruby Duncan (1932–2026), a fearless force for economic justice and the heart of WMM release STORMING CAESARS PALACE (dir. Hazel Gurland-Pooler). A leader of the Las Vegas Welfare Rights Movement, Ruby organized mothers to demand dignity, led the 1971 protest that shook the Strip, and built Operation Life into a vital community hub.

Her impact reached nationwide through the National Welfare Rights Organization, fighting for income, care, and justice. We are honored to carry her story forward. Rest in power, Ruby. Read our full tribute on our blog.

In rural Kenya, a widow who loses her husband can lose everything else too, including her home, land, belongings. WMM ne...
05/01/2026

In rural Kenya, a widow who loses her husband can lose everything else too, including her home, land, belongings.

WMM new release WIDOW CHAMPION (dir. Zippy Kimundu) follows Rodah Nafula, who defied the tradition of widow “inheritance” after being expelled from her family with her three children. After seven years living in a market stall, she reclaimed her land and trained to become a Widow Champion, advocating for other women facing the same fight. The film traces her work alongside other widows navigating a four-year land dispute, and the fragile process of justice brokered by the Luo Council of Elders.

This is a film about women rewriting tradition from within. WIDOW CHAMPION is available to book or purchase through Women Make Movies.

https://www.wmm.com/film/widow-champion/

LANDFALL (dir. Cecilia Aldarondo) captures the spirit of a community that refused to be defined by what was done to them...
04/28/2026

LANDFALL (dir. Cecilia Aldarondo) captures the spirit of a community that refused to be defined by what was done to them. Set in the wake of Hurricane MarĂ­a, the film follows everyday Puerto Ricans rebuilding not just their homes, but their sense of collective power, even as federal aid stalled and outside investors moved in.
 
A testament to resilience, LANDFALL is available to book or purchase through Women Make Movies.

LANDFALL (dir. Cecilia Aldarondo) captures the spirit of a community that refused to be defined by what was done to them...
04/27/2026

LANDFALL (dir. Cecilia Aldarondo) captures the spirit of a community that refused to be defined by what was done to them. Set in the wake of Hurricane MarĂ­a, the film follows everyday Puerto Ricans rebuilding not just their homes, but their sense of collective power, even as federal aid stalled and outside investors moved in.
 
A testament to resilience, LANDFALL is available to book or purchase through Women Make Movies.

Set your reminder—our Executive Director, Debbra Zimmerman, is going LIVE on The G-**ot on G-Woman Radio today at noon! ...
04/24/2026

Set your reminder—our Executive Director, Debbra Zimmerman, is going LIVE on The G-**ot on G-Woman Radio today at noon!

At Women Make Movies, we’ve spent decades championing films by and about women, and Debbie brings that vision into this global conversation on creative courage and the art of reinvention. Don’t miss her joining hosts Alex Okoroji, Frankie Picasso, Swapna Abraham, Clara Rufai, and Mayuri Naidu for an inspiring exchange on storytelling that pushes boundaries.

📌 Topic: Creative Courage – The Art of Reinvention
đź“Ś Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
đź“Ś Time: 12 PM EST | 4 PM GMT

Visit www.gwomanradio.com to LISTEN LIVE. 🎧


Exciting news from Tribeca! 4 films made with the support of Women Make Movies Production Assistance Program screening a...
04/23/2026

Exciting news from Tribeca! 4 films made with the support of Women Make Movies Production Assistance Program screening at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. 

2 films will have their world premieres in competition: 

THE GYMNASTS OF FISHERMAN COLONY (dir. Habiba Nosheen)  

KIDS LIKE ME (dir. Cynthia Lowen and Jon Cohrs)  

Also making its world premiere is: 

HOLLYWOOD DOES ABORTION (dir. Barbara Attie, Janet Goldwater, and Mike  Attie) 
 
After premiering at Sundance, where it won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award and then going on to Berlin, the drama film TAKE ME HOME (dir. Liz Sargent) will come to Tribeca.  

Congratulations to all the filmmakers!

Twenty-five years after her uncle Miguel died of AIDS, filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo went looking for answers and found a ...
04/23/2026

Twenty-five years after her uncle Miguel died of AIDS, filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo went looking for answers and found a family secret that never fully healed. 

MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART (dir. Cecilia Aldarondo) weaves together home movies, letters, and archival footage with intimate present-day interviews as Aldarondo tracks down her uncle’s estranged partner, who is now a Franciscan monk. This film is an emotional exploration of grief, faith, and the silence that shame leaves behind. 

This award-winning documentary is now available to book or purchase through Women Make Movies.

We’re 10 days away from ReelAbilities! 🎬Join us April 27–28 in NYC + online for ReelAbilities Film Festival New York—th...
04/17/2026

We’re 10 days away from ReelAbilities! 🎬

Join us April 27–28 in NYC + online for ReelAbilities Film Festival New York—the largest international showcase of films by and about people with disabilities. Experience the largest international showcase of films by and about people with disabilities, featuring:

🎬 Groundbreaking films
đź’¬ Riveting conversations
🏙️ Greater NYC venues + online

WOMEN MAKE MOVIES is excited to be in partnership with this necessary festival. WMM Managing Director Kendra Hodgson will participate in the Beyond Theatrical: Alternative Paths to Audience panel at the Industry Summit on April 28, alongside Kathy Susca () and Christie Marchese (). If you’ve ever wondered what happens to a film after the festival circuit, be in the room.

Get your pass now: reelabilities.org/summit

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