Sometimes, the most notable trailblazers are the ones we've never even heard of. There's a forgotten history in the film industry; one full of women who pioneered their way through an industry that was determined to keep them out. Film student Rami Fritz narrates the stories of these forgotten women whose contributions to the film industry aren't widely recognized, in an effort to give them the credit they deserve.
In this episode, we’re setting the scene. During the Silent Film era in the U.S., the film industry was dominated by women filmmakers. But, with the invention of a certain technology, women began to be pushed out of the leadership roles they once occupied. Why? How did this happen? Before we dive into the individual stories of the persevering women of this era of film, we need to know the factors that caused their journeys to be so difficult. From the formation of the Big Five studios to the ...
9 Dec 2022
S1 E3 | Mary Pickford
In this episode, we’re going on the journey of Mary Pickford, from her theatre career to co-founding the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Known as “America’s Sweetheart,” Pickford proved her stardom from an early age. She knew what she wanted, and she wasn’t afraid to ask for it. Instagram: @FoundingFemalesofFilm Sources: Women Film Pioneers Project: https://wfpp.columbia.edu/pioneer/ccp-mary-pickford/ BBC: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20190204-mary-pickford-the-woman-wh...
7 Dec 2022
S1 E2 | Lois Weber
In this episode, we’re diving into the life of Lois Weber. From performing in the theatre to creating her own production company, we’re talking about the successes and challenges that Weber faced as she tried to remain a powerful force in an industry determined to push her out. Instagram: @FoundingFemalesofFilm Lois Weber’s Suspense (1913): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfgiUvBaosg Sources: PBS Unladylike2020: https://kera.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ull20-lois-weber/unladylike2020/ Wo...
31 Oct 2022
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