Industry Advice and Media Analysis Articles
Our editorial pieces are all written by female and GNC filmmakers, providing perspectives that aren’t often featured on typical film websites. From help guides, an advice column, to think pieces, these contributors each utilize media to make connections to their identities and lives in unique ways. To pitch to The Light Leaks, go to this link.
On Screen: Fleabag’s Portrayal of Loneliness and Spirituality
Fletcher Peters examines her own views of death and spirituality through the show Fleabag.
The Hustle: Ten Things No One Tells You About Making Your First Short Film
Branded video director extraordinaire Blair Waters is used to challenges. But learning how to shoot her first short film came with it’s own unique struggles. In this edition of “The Hustle” she shares with us the 10 things to keep top of mind when shooting a short film.
My Take: How I Reclaimed My Art Post-Breakup
Writer and aspiring filmmaker, Rachel Granillo recounts how she reclaimed her art and identity post breakup.
6 Ways To Get Ahead In Your Career
Give your career a reboot with these tips on how to get ahead at work.
Insecure and Imperfect
Steffy Ramirez explains her deep connections to HBO’s Insecure as a WOC and Cali girl.
Taking New Steps Towards My Creative Future - How Filmmaker Ok-Hee Jeong’s Words Helped Me Figure It Out
Feeling lost in her creative life, one media studies student find comfort after a conversation with filmmaker Ok-Hee Jeong.
Paying for Experience: The Reality of Unpaid Hollywood Internships
The world of entertainment internships is treacherous and oftentimes, unpaid. We’re opening up a conversation on unpaid internships in film and media.
Special Affects: Social Responsibility In Film
Interested in human rights and film production, Lauren Cooke explains the importance of social responsibility in media.
My Take: As A Female Director, My Voice Changes Society
Writer and director, Charlotte Manning draws parallels between sexism in the film industry and society’s perception of women.
On Screen: Teenagers Dealing with Mental Illness
Shaneika Johnson-Simms explains how seeing teenagers on screen coping with mental health allowed her to open up about her own struggles.
"It's Inertia": Life Lessons from YouTube
Recent grad, Tara Reid, takes the advice of a Youtube motivational coach and forgoes a traditional career path.
How I Grew As A Writer
Anna Los talks about her struggles in calling herself a writer while she works a fulltime teaching job and juggles other aspects of her life.
My Very Complex Relationship With Lena Dunham & Girls
Filmmaker, Sidney Butler breaks down the dynamics of race in HBO’s Girls and Lena Dunham’s influence.
Mo Brooklyn, Mo Black, Mo Latinx
Dana Nunez is a Puerto Rican director and NYC native. In this piece, she unpacks the expectations society has placed on her appearance and her efforts to break stereotypes.
Rogue One: Wearing Pants And Taking Names
Actress and writer, Celine Dirkes unravels gender in science fiction films.
"These Are Their Stories:” Survivors Voices On SVU And Social Media
Savannah Hemmig dissects the true and lasting impact of Law & Order: SVU.