by Bijin Chen | May 23, 2024 | Representation
If you look at a poster for an action or superhero movie, what do you usually see? A bunch of muscular dudes with clenched fists, cool gestures, and a lot of attitude. As if they’re claiming that this is a man’s world. Take a look at the poster of Mission:...
by Bijin Chen | Apr 24, 2024 | Profiles, Representation
A female cinematographer winning Oscar? “I’m all for dreaming big, but I like dreaming realistic.” A huge machine is standing there, cold and black. Snaking wires run down its body. It observes in silence with its deep pupil. People, objects, actions, lights,...
by Lucy Wilcox | Apr 15, 2024 | Representation, Top reads
Have you ever seen yourself on screen? For Black girls, the answer can be complicated. DirectHer spoke to director Kyra Knox and Danielle Scruggs, creator of Black Women Directors to highlight how the lack of diversity in film during their teens pushed them to enter...
by Bijin Chen | Apr 15, 2024 | Representation, Top reads
Movies are always associated with the visual aspects and beautiful scenic cinematography, but how might a blind or visually impaired person enjoy the pictures? “Watching” movies with audio A fisheye lens is in the centre and the woman is playing the piano with her...
by Jess Fitzpatrick-Howard | Apr 15, 2024 | Profiles, Representation
In a world where the spotlight often overlooks diversity, here’s an inspiring story of one actress’s journey into the limelight A beautiful young girl enters University with all the hope in the world of furthering her career. She switches courses halfway to follow her...
