Tag Archive 'fusion'

31
Jan

History of the Women’s Rights Movement: Then and Now

By Paige McCall. Recently there have been a lot of discussions raised by female celebrities as to the treatment of women in the film industry.  People like Patricia Arquette and Viola Davis have used their platform, upon winning awards, to give powerful speeches targeting unequal pay and the lack of roles for women of color […]

7
Jan

Why Submit to the Fusion Film Festival?

By Siena Richardson Submitting to the Fusion Film Festival is a fantastic opportunity for young women to have their creative voices heard. From professional exposure to incredible prizes, there are so many ways to win just by submitting your work! Here are the top three simple reasons we at Fusion want to see your submissions […]

5
Nov

ALUMNI FEATURE: Interview – Elizabeth Bohinc & Kate Zabinsky

By Piera Van de Wiel and Kara Lawson, Fusion Alumni Relations. September, 29th 2015: We spoke with Elizabeth Bohinc and Kate Zabinsky, Fusion Film Festival alumnae who recently put together a panel in LA for industry professionals to talk about women in the film and television industries.The panel was two years in the making. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ […]

29
Oct

INTERVIEW: LEAH MEYERHOFF – WRITER/DIRECTOR OF “I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS”

By the Fusion Editorial Staff. Leah Meyerhoff is an award-winning filmmaker whose debut narrative feature I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS was released theatrically in 2015 after premiering at SXSW, winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Atlanta Film Festival and additional awards from Woodstock Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival, First Time Fest, Tribeca Film Institute, IFP, […]

4
May

Competition Winners Reflect on the 2015 Fusion Film Festival

by Amanda Saiewitz, PR Head This year’s Fusion Film Festival was jam-packed with amazing panels, incredible conversations with industry professionals, and impressive displays of student work. From our Woman of the Year Reed Morano and the Showrunner Superstars panel with Amy Sherman-Palladino and Janet Tamaro to the Student Showcase and Awards Ceremony, the three-day festival […]