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: Watching Encanto as a Colombian American
Filmmaker and TLL founder, Kim Hoyos shares how she felt watching Disney’s Encanto as a Colombian American. As a daughter of immigrants and a creator, she writes about the film’s authentic moments and thoughts on the animation industry’s potential for diversity.
How Seeing Nonbinary Representation on Screen Allowed Me to See Myself
Anita Markoff is a freelance journalist and published poet, who is currently doing a Creative Writing MA in Scotland. They were able to view the premiere of Ashley by Jamie Crewe at the Glasglow film and it was the first time they’ve been able to see nonbinary representation by a nonbinary director.
My Take: Asian Representation Isn't Representing Me Yet
Marissa Domantay writes about her experiences as a Filipina creative and how Asian representation in Hollywood oftentimes means just one ‘type’ of Asian.
Insecure and Imperfect
Steffy Ramirez explains her deep connections to HBO’s Insecure as a WOC and Cali girl.
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.
My Take: I Create So I Am Not Erased
Black, queer, and a woman, Funkuin Sam details how her struggle to reclaim her identity and how those labels have fueled her creativity.
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.