Fantastic Female Filmmakers

by Suzanne Simoni

Overview

Women have been writing, producing and directing movies since filmmaking began in the early 1900s. From taming wild dogs to filming from the open door of a plane to being nominated for an academy award, women directors have done amazing things in the world of film. Fantastic Female Filmmakers tells the stories of ten women who are some of the most creative and respected directors in the world. From Nell Shipman, who started her own production company in the silent movie days, to Ida Lupino, the American actress who was the first woman to direct herself in a film, to Academy-Award nominee Deepa Mehta, whose films have brought East Indian stories to audiences around the world. These directors prove that women can be stars behind the camera as well as on the screen.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781926739229
Publisher:	Second Story Press
Publication date:	01/01/2008
Series:	Women's Hall of Fame Series , #12
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Suzanne Simoni works as a writer and editor. She has traveled the globe and lived in Denmark, China, and Kenya. She now lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. Suzanne loves the movies, especially a good suspense or comedy.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Pioneering in the Wild Nell Shipman 3

Using the Motherly Approach Ida Lupino 15

Exploring the Bonds Between Women Margarethe Von Trotta 29

Telling Stories of Everyday People Anne Wheeler 39

Presenting the Surprise of Truth Martha Coolidge 51

Pushing Boundaries in the Mainstream Sally Potter 61

Remaining True to a Vision Deepa Mehta 69

Challenging Assumptions and Stereotypes Euzhan Palcy 79

Making Differences a Strength Mira Nair 91

Telling Truth Through Fiction Patricia Rozema 103

Glossary 113

Resources 115

Photo Credits 121

Editorial Reviews

There is a wonderful multicultural emphasis in this text and Simoni stresses the perseverance and strength of each woman.

Resource Links

An entertaining and informative primer on women and movie-making.

TeensReadToo

Written in clear, simple language and peppered with quotations from each filmmaker.

Canadian Children's Book News

"Simoni captures both the playfulness and the perseverance of her subjects. This book will especially encourage and empower young girls and women who wish to break into filmmaking."

CM Magazine