The Black Women Film Network brought together influential voices across film, television and digital media for its 2026 Annual Summit, held March 21 in Atlanta. Hosted at the Loudermilk Conference Center, the event centered on this year’s theme, Unbreakable Lens The Power of Community, highlighting the collective force shaping the future of Black women in…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw first woman and Black person to win Best Cinematography
History was made Sunday night at the 98th Academy Awards when Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and the first woman of color ever to win the Academy Award for best cinematography. Her win came for Sinners, the record-setting film directed by Ryan Coogler that dominated this year’s ceremony from the moment the evening…
Kate Hudson and 30 Oscar nominees gathered the night before the big show
The night before Hollywood’s biggest awards ceremony, a different kind of celebration took place. On March 13, Women in Film Los Angeles gathered more than 75 women nominated for the 98th Academy Awards at Wheelhouse in West Hollywood the former party villa of Oscar-winning actress Bette Davis for the 19th annual WIF Oscar Nominees Celebration….