Producer Cathleen Summers (The Sandlot, Stakeout, Another Stakeout) has been named the Spring 2013 Marion Knott Filmmaker-in-Residence at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, recognized as one of the premier film schools in the United States.  The announcement was made today by Dodge College Dean, Bob Bassett.

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Celebrating International Women's Day 
with the inaugural launch of the Cuban Women Filmmakers Mediatheque

Los Angeles
March 7-9 and March 11, 2013

Celebrate and embrace the creative vision of the women filmmakers of the Cuban Women Filmmakers Mediatheque during four extraordinary days of screenings of over 21 narrative short films and documentaries, a panel discussion, Q&As and festivities.  The films offer audiences a glimpse into the psyche and heart of modern Cuban life, and a unique view of the world.  Welcome four of Cuba’s pre-eminent women filmmakers, appearing on their first American tour.

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In her Women and Hollywood blog on Indiwire, Melissa Silverstein urges The Academy (and all of us) to consider women directors.