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.
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.
Ways To Stay Creative When The World Feels Heavy
The Light Leaks founder, Kim Hoyos, shares some of her tips to stay creative through mental fog.
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.
The Traps Of Success
The culture of working yourself to a breakdown is toxic and especially prevalent in the film industry. Filmmaker Caroline Conrad writes about her experience.