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.
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: 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.