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Stories for and about Kick-Ass Women!
So You Think You Wanna Do Stunts
Being a stunt performer is cool. VERY COOL. When people hear that's what I do for a living their eyes fill with awe and they usually make me feel like a rock star. After a great stunt on set, often times the entire crew will applaud. It's good stuff. And it's no...
Say Goodbye to Hollywood
“I will never ever again work for a studio. I did it before and it was a nightmare; it almost ruined my career.” -- Isabel Coixet, the director of Nobody Wants The Night. While I have never worked for a studio, I have also never tried. I have, however, tried the...
Deb’s WCW: Chavela Vargas (Pioneer in Latin Music)
Join Deborah every Wednesday, right here, to learn about a badass woman in our past or present! If you love Ranchera music, then you probably know and adore today's incredible woman, Chavela Vargas! She lived life boldly, created beautiful music, and left a huge mark...
What the Harvey Weinstein Scandal Means for Your Indie Film Shoot
Hollywood's "secret" is out: sexual harassment and sexual assault is endemic. Harvey Weinstein is among the latest in a long line of A-Level men whose deplorable (and illegal) behavior is finally coming to light. We are being reminded about the dominance of this...
Deb’s WCW: Dr. Jane Goodall (Primatologist & Chimp Expert)
Join Deborah every Wednesday, right here, to learn about a badass woman in our past or present! Meet Jane Goodall who has taught the world about chimpanzees through her incredible research. Learn about this amazing woman, how she has expanded our world and the world...
Deb’s WCW: Martha Gellhorn (Daring War Correspondent)
Join Deborah every Wednesday, right here, to learn about a badass woman in our past or present! Meet Martha Gellhorn, one of the greatest and most daring war correspondents of the 20th century, documenter of the great depression, explorer...and oh, she was also Ernest...
Pregnancy PSA Part II: To My Fellow Pregnant Actors
“Part 2 of 2: Pregnancy in the entertainment industry PSA: Complete with a personal story of discrimination, how YOU can stop it, tips to navigate, and a KILLER resource guide and advocacy *ACTION PLAN* for those who need it in the meantime!
…Struggling to keep my health insurance, I detail how the current SAG health insurance plan fails to understand how pregnancy and the film industry do not mix. I give first-hand accounts of why there is a problem AND explain how job creators can make a difference. Top artistic industry professionals have the most important role in all of this- to create more space on screen for the procreating woman. “
