Melisa talks with Meredith about the inspiration for writing/directing “The Line,” creating a protective space for her actors while shooting this emotionally challenging film, and the importance of collaboration. ----------------- "AWD Spotlight: Reproductive Rights" highlights films by Directing Members that focus on reproductive rights. Interviewed by fellow member Meredith Yinger, these Directors discuss how their films’ subject matter intentionally, or unintentionally, suddenly became a “hot button issue” after Roe v Wade was overturned.

For the second interview in our Spotlight Series: Reproductive Rights, AWD Directing members Meredith Yinger and Marissa Vonn discuss Vonn's short film, "Little Texas," about a teen from deep in the heart of Texas who finds an unlikely friend while pursuing her reproductive freedom. Inspired by the Women's March of 2017, yet scared of what a future without access to reproductive care would look like, Vonn set about researching abortion laws, making this powerful short film, and hoping it wouldn't be relevant today. ----------------- "AWD Spotlight: Reproductive Rights" highlights films by Directing Members that focus on reproductive rights. Interviewed by fellow member Meredith Yinger, these Directors discuss how their films’ subject matter intentionally, or unintentionally, suddenly became a “hot button issue” after Roe v Wade was overturned.

Meredith talks with Sylvia Ray about her short film "Preggers," how the timing of Roe being overturned affected the film's screenings, and how an AWD class led to an anthology feature project she's working on! ----------------- "AWD Spotlight: Reproductive Rights" highlights films by Directing Members that focus on reproductive rights. Interviewed by fellow member Meredith Yinger, these Directors discuss how their films’ subject matter intentionally, or unintentionally, suddenly became a “hot button issue” after Roe v Wade was overturned.

Our Spotlight Series: Reproductive Rights continues with this interview between Meredith Yinger and Chelsea Gonzalez! Tune in as they discuss the impetus for Chelsea's short film, "All the Wrong Things," about two people falling in love outside an abortion clinic, and how an AWD program helped in the edit. ----------------- "AWD Spotlight: Reproductive Rights" highlights films by Directing Members that focus on reproductive rights. Interviewed by fellow member Meredith Yinger, these Directors discuss how their films’ subject matter intentionally, or unintentionally, suddenly became a “hot button issue” after Roe v Wade was overturned.

Highlights and personal accounts from our annual Women on the Rise luncheon & awards ceremony to honor female entrepreneurs. Hosted by Carrie Murray, founder of BRA - Business Relationship Alliance, and held at the ANNENBERG BEACH HOUSE in Santa Monica, CA on October 6, 2021. Learn more about the 2021 award recipients, keynote speaker, and benefactor here: https://www.bra-network.com/women-on-the-rise-event Video produced by She TV Media https://www.shetv.me

Join the Wonder Women Tech Foundation as we look back on our 2019 National Long Beach Conference. The most attendees, programming, and volunteers to date. Thank you SheTV Media for capturing this historic moment!