Comments on: 20 Great Debut Films From Female Directors

By: Evyatar Gour

Evyatar Gour — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Hi guys!

Thought you might be interested in mentioning this new short film that is currently in production. Feel free to use the info below or contact me for any questions.

The Sirens â Press Release

Student Kickstarter Film Receives Support of Award Winners James Strouse and Christopher Newman.

New York, NY – Two time Sundance Film Festival winner James Strouse and three time Oscar winner Christopher Newman have just put their names behind a small kickstarter project by an unknown student prodigy called Mor Shamay (this is her first professional short, after several creative projects that have caught the attention of Professors at New Yorkâs School of Visual Arts.) Both have been teaching their respective art at New Yorkâs SVA â School of Visual Arts. Upon reading the script and being approached by Miss Shamay for support, the two agreed to place their support for the studentâs final project.

While it is not uncommon to see creative minds supporting Kickstarter projects, it is worth noting that these two Executive Producers may take this tiny project and help turn it into the next surprise hit at next yearâs festival circuit.

About The Film

The Sirens revolves around a couple in a passionless marriage, whose weekend getaway is interrupted by the wife's beautiful younger sister dropping by unexpectedly. You can find details and updates on the production at The Sirens website or see what all the fuss is about on their Kickstarter page .

By: Irene

Irene — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Great list – one that I would have added is Joanna Hogg's Unrelated. That and her follow-up Archipelago have become two of my most revisited films. Masterful control of tone and fascinating dissection of group/family dynamics with a distinctive style. Very much looking forward to seeing Exhibition.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Where is Patty Jenkins – Monster?

By: marc

marc — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

'Little Noises' by Jane Spencer also great. 'Daughters of the Dust' by Julie Dash. Both premiered at Sundance.

By: Amit Itzcar

Amit Itzcar — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

I would add the Israeli film "Or (My treasure)" by Keren Yedaya that won the "Camera D'or" award at Cannes in 2004. Amazing movie

By: BT

BT — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Nice list, but as much as I appreciate Sofia Coppola not sure Virgin Suicides belongs. Also, Eve's Bayou probably doesn't either… Walking and Talking and Gas, Food Lodging, on the other hand, do. The biggest omissions, however, are Away from Here and Wanda, which are both better than half the films on this list… Biotch – your commentary here does nothing but demonstrate your ignorance. Your anger arises out of frustrating over what you cannot understand. The great films you mention are boring to you because you are not intellectually capable/cinema versed enough to understand and appreciate them. The constant cry of the ignorant is that the people who like something they don't understand are only saying they like it because they are pretentious or trying to conform to traditionally held thought when almost always it's because they truly appreciate the works for their greatness. With more experience you will hopefully be able to form opinions about art independent of their reputations. Again, this seems like the protestations of someone very young and/or inexperienced with art/expressing intellectual thought about it. Hopefully too you'll learn to have discussions (even anonymously on the interwebs) without resorting to nasty name-calling.

By: Ellea

Ellea — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Fantastic list!

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Massy Tadjedin's Last night. Underrated.

By: soirore

soirore — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

What about Celia by Ann Turner. An amazing debut film.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Manny & Lo, directed by Lisa Krueger.
Scarlett Johansson's first leading role, just amazing. Sundance film in the late 90s, score by John Luire, produced by Dean Silvers, great performance by Mary Kay Place. Everyone should check it out. It's like a young girl's version of Badlands.

By: sean

sean — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Wanda, by Barbara Loden

By: TheoC

TheoC — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Great list, great stuff.

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:10:31 +0000

Any person who believed that The Virgin Sucides was better than The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, or even Tucker the Man and His Dream needs to seriously be put under psychiatric care.