We’re pleased to announce that the DWFTH biannual conference will take place on 18-20th June 2025 at the University of Lincoln, UK. Join us for this 7th iteration of the Doing Women’s Film and Television History Network conference. The key theme of this year’s conference is ‘Entangled Media: Past and Present’ in and across women’s work … Continue reading Doing Women’s Film and Television History VII: 2025
by Peter Kramer Employment statistics for women in Hollywood continue to paint a depressing picture,[1] as do the statistics for female roles in Hollywood movies.[2] In general women are severely underrepresented both in the industry and on screen. And yet, without necessarily diminishing the rather bleak overall outlook, there are some surprising developments to observe, which concern … Continue reading The Recent Success of Franchise Queens and Other Female Action Stars Over 40
by Estrella Sendra Kalista Sy during her event at University of Oxford on 26 March 2024 (Photo: Estrella Sendra) In 2019, a search for ‘African feminism’ in an internet browser would likely bring up the name Kalista Sy as the first result. The Senegalese series producer and director has stated, “I hadn’t quite realised I … Continue reading Event – UK PREMIERE OF KALISTA SY: Women & Online Television Series in Senegal
By Dr. Victoria Lowe Dr Victoria Lowe reflects on her work in the personal archive of film critic, Caroline Lejeune (1897-1973). Finding a letter... What do you do when you are researching the papers of C. A. (Caroline) Lejeune and an envelope tumbles out of a file full of newspaper cuttings and publicity materials? As … Continue reading Notes from the dark: Adventures in the C. A. Lejeune Archive
by Christa van Raalte This week, the nominations for the British Academy Television Awards will be announced. There will be nominations for a range of TV craft roles, including directors, cinematographers, sound recordists and editors, as well as production design, hair and make-up, and costume; there will also be awards for programmes and series falling … Continue reading Cinderellas at the BAFTA Ball
Women's Film and Television History Network - UK/Ireland 