@SimoneForImpact

True believer—art can positively change the world. Founder, For Impact Productions; @NYWIFT, @sbmanhattanMFA

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Joined February 2009
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#TheWrapMagazine: Christine Vachon, an indie legend hits the classroom 📸 @KVPI Photographed By: @GuerinBlask Creative Director: @jeffvespa Photo Editor: Tatiana Leiva Digital Edition: bit.ly/3tE14Bc
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One sure way to strengthen our hand right now is to become very supportive & friendly to all independent projects immediately. Push every SAG-AFTRA member to join the ones that get SAG-AFTRA (WGA) WAIVERS immediately.  The studios have no competition—this will change that.
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Join @ThisIsZeroHour and @ChaosFilm for the first screening of the new feature documentary film “This Is Planet Z” and a Q&A after! The screening will be at Regal Union Square NYC on June 21st at 7:00pm — RSVP HERE: bit.ly/thisisplanetz⁣ ⁣#ThisIsPlanetZ #ThisIsZeroHour
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This movie goes into the behind the scenes of what it is really like organizing and mobilizing around the climate crisis. Much love to the whole crew at @ChaosFilm for telling @ThisIsZeroHour’s story and to my fellow organizers who shared parts of their lives in this film.
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Interested in sharpening your skills as a director, writer, or producer? Consider attending Stony Brook University's upcoming MFA Info Session next Wednesday, May 17 at 12 PM ET to learn how. RSVP at [email protected] - hope to see you!
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“The Tale” Filmmaker Jennifer Fox on Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse & Finally Naming Her Abuser democracynow.org/2023/3/30/j…

“The Tale” Filmmaker Jennifer Fox on Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse & Finally Naming Her Abuser

We speak with writer and filmmaker Jennifer Fox, whose 2018 movie The Tale dealt with childhood sexual abuse. She has now come forward to name her abuser. The film is a narrative memoir based in part...

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💔. He was such a superstar guest for our class many times over.
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I've been delighted to discover a number of TV shows that feature mature, highly dynamic actresses in major roles -- so much so that I wrote a blog post about them. Here tis. ow.ly/iFE950K8atI #mondayblogs @NYWIFT #feminism @womenmakemovies @WomenRockFilm #television

From Sissy Spacek to Jean Smart: Delicious Roles for Older Women Multiply

Outstanding roles for older female actresses on TV have always been in short supply. In recent years, the business has tried to address the…

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Its clear to us @WFTIreland this resonates with many including @BAItweets @BennettGrainne @angelineball @lizzygill @ruth_meehan It's an international problem but Ireland could take an innovative lead @screenskillsire @Scannain_com @WritersGuildIRL theguardian.com/tv-and-radio…

Actors call for better onscreen representation of women over 45

Open letter signed by more than 100 actors and public figures urges end to entertainment industry’s ‘entrenched’ ageism

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Mister Smith Entertainment boards US political thriller ‘Lilly’ (exclusive) screendaily.com/news/mister-…

Mister Smith Entertainment boards US political thriller ‘Lilly’ ...

Production begins this month in Atlanta, Georgia.

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‘Lilly’: Josh Lucas Joins Patricia Clarkson And Thomas Sadoski In Political Thriller deadline.com/2021/08/lilly-j…

‘Lilly’: Josh Lucas Joins Patricia Clarkson And Thomas Sadoski In Political Thriller

Josh Lucas will join Patricia Clarkson and Thomas Sadowski in the political thriller, 'Lilly.'

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It’s the story of a woman who knows the true meaning of labor. The story of a woman who fought not only for her right to fair pay, but for the rights of women across this country. Her name is Lilly Ledbetter. jameslanepost.com/lilly-ledb…

Lilly Ledbetter: A Fair Pay Icon

It’s the story of a woman who knows the true meaning of labor. The story of a woman who fought not only for her right to fair pay, but for the rights of women across this country. Her name is Lilly...

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As the Taliban gain control, Afghan women & girl athletes' rights & lives are in increasing danger. Please help #SaveAfghanAthletes by supporting their safe evacuation & resettlement. Please Donate: bit.ly/385mnha and Share via social media & text message. Thank you!

Donate Now | by The Giving Back Fund

Turn Generosity into Impact—Join the Movement to Give Back!The Giving Back Fund empowers high-impact philanthropy by helping athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and...

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On Wednesday 5/19 at 4 PM ET we sit down with @RBronk, CEO of @TheCreativeC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan social & public advocacy organization of the arts & entertainment community. Moderated by #NYWIFT Advisory Board Prez @SimoneForImpact! Register now: ow.ly/puqW50EKjLl
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Make sure to see EMILY @ THE EDGE OF CHAOS featuring @LilyTomlin, @JohnLithgow, & Matt Groening, opening tomorrow in virtual cinemas nationwide. It is beloved philosopher-comic Emily Levine's last film. It's funny & smart. Tickets: bit.ly/emilychaos
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EMILY @ THE EDGE OF CHAOS, a new film by my good friend, the late Emily Levine, will be released tomorrow. No one could make science as clear, exhilarating, and hilarious. I'm the voice of Sir Isaac Newton bit.ly/emilykn
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It's this super SHERO's birthday. Sending respect, gratitude, & love to @LillyLedbetter1, a woman I'm so proud to know and to be making a feature film about. You have made the world a better place!
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📢 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 📢 Stony Brook has approved SUNY’s first-ever Master in Fine Arts (MFA) in Television Writing!! This stand-alone MFA is one of a handful in the country to offer in-depth graduate studies in the burgeoning field of TV writing. #TVwriting #filmschool
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BIG NEWS!! 🎉 A new year means new opportunities 🙌 And with that in mind we've extended the scholarship deadline to make sure everyone gets the chance to make 2021 their best year yet!! 🌟 New deadline: 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟳𝘁𝗵
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🔴Live now: "Look Back, Plan Ahead: Beijing+ 25 and its impact on women and girls” featuring @HillaryClinton David Miliband, and Lilian Dawa of @RESCUEorg , moderated by @FrancescaDonner . events.womens-forum.com/g7-c… #inherwords
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