Talking Shop: Directors on Feminism in Film

We brought four filmmakers together to discuss the role of feminism in filmmaking, what it's like pitching movies, and how to turn misperceptions into advantages. This discussion followed a screening of She's Beautiful When She's Angry at Kickstarter HQ. Here are highlights from the discussion: Are Beyoncé and Taylor Swift feminists? (at 12:55) Taking advantage of being underestimated (at 19:56) Panelists Mary Dore, Director "She's Beautiful When She's Angry" (http://kck.st/SjjlIT) Gillian Robespierre, Director "Obvious Child" (http://kck.st/1fbQYGt, @GillianHardG on Twitter) Lana Wilson, Director "After Tiller" (http://kck.st/cqOfdp) Shannon Sun-Higginson, Director "GTFO" (http://kck.st/SM5ezS, @jadesun on Twitter) Nona Willis Aronowitz, Moderator and Co-Founder Tomorrow Magazine (http://kck.st/ML4qVg, @nona on Twitter) Talking Shop is an ongoing series of discussions with leaders in the Kickstarter community. Subscribe here to get new Talking Shop videos each week http://www.youtube.com/user/kickstart... \\ Music // Cha Cha Demo by James Pants