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How to win a BAFTA: The journey from theatre to film

Tobi Kyeremateng shares her unusual journey into film and how she’s made it to win one of the industry’s top awards.

Rewriting Relationships on Screen 

How three female filmmakers redefined relationships through their emotional honesty

Why can’t girly girls be strong female characters?

Strong female characters in films inspire girls around the world every day, and yet they are never girly. Why can’t our beloved heroes reflect the women we see in our everyday lives?

When other cultures are your inspiration with Cadenza Zhao

Multicultural Film Director Cadenza Zhao shares her experience in the industry

Black girlhood in film: From feeling unseen to showcasing their stories

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 lack of diversity in film during their teens pushed them to enter the film industry.

Movies for the Blind: Focus on the Audio not Visual

Is the film all about visuals? Not for the blind.

DirectHer Digital Magazine – Female Pleasure Special Edition – coming soon!

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Mother and Daughter Relationship in Films

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LISTS & REVIEWS

Carrie Review

Carrie Review

One of the most iconic and bloody horror films, and also one of the best about abusive mother-daughter relationships.

Essential Female Coming-of-Age films

Essential Female Coming-of-Age films

These are the best films to get you through or relive your adolescent years.

The Joy Luck Club Review

The Joy Luck Club Review

This intergenerational film charts a mother-daughter relationship through the lens of immigrants in the U.S.

Coraline Review

Coraline Review

This animated what if is a beautiful and twisted tale of a mother and daughter relationship.

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