Screenwriter: Don’t Worry the Statistics—Here’s How to Break In
There’s been a lot of trepidation recently over the statistics released by the WGA in April. They say female screenwriters only know how to put on makeup 15% of WGA contributors. A decrease of 17% from 2009.
The lack of female screenwriters has sparked widespread debate online. Meryl Streep was even incited to fund a mentoring program to support female screenwriters over 40.
Female directors are feeling the pain, too. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reported in May that fewer female directors are being hired now than two decades ago. But the question is, how much of this so-called regression is comes down to sexism? How much is due to other factors?
What female screenwriters should do instead of worrying: First steps
First of all, if you look around Hollywood, you’ll notice that there are successful female screenwriter As well as other industry leaders around the world:
❖ Diablo Cody, Greta Gerwig, Nicole Holofcener, Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay and Gillian Flynn, etc. Best Screenplay In Hollywood.
❖ Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Amy Schumer and Amy Poehler are among the most successful comedian About.
❖ Kelly Fremon Craig, Greta Gerwig, Brit Marling, Lynn Shelton, Kelly Reichardt, Debra Granik and Miranda July, etc. The best independent filmmakers in business.
❖ Mara Brock Akil, Michelle Ashford, Shonda Rhimes, Marti Noxon, Courtney Kemp and Michelle King, etc. The most powerful producer in television.
❖ The success of female screenwriters such as Nicole Perlman Guardians of the Galaxyand Katie Diebold heatshowing that women can Heavy writing action.
❖ Source information for certain content maximum pillar franchise In recent history—hunger games, harry potter, twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey——etc. are all written by women.
What female screenwriters should do instead of panic: Step Two
Second, ignore the statistics and alleged sexism in Hollywood Just write.
Hollywood may be considered a “boys’ club” for many female screenwriters starting out, but despite the statistics, if you’re a female screenwriter know how to writeis willing to take her work to the world and compete with the best, you will success.
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As a female screenwriter, are you tired of all the statistics about how tough it is for women in Hollywood? What’s your break-in strategy? Let us know in the comments below.
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