Applications for AWD's 2027 Rising Director Fellowship are now open. Information can be found on the website.
Directors: get closer to the camera!
AWD Directing Members, join us Saturday, November 7 for Cinematography for Directors, a half-day program presented by ShotDeck in partnership with ARRI.
MAKE IT FUNNY with Aida Rodriguez. Couldn't we all use a few more laughs these days? Bid now at charitybuzz.com/ support/AllianceofWomenDirectors
🚨 NEW AUCTION LOTS JUST DROPPED!
The AWD Charity Auction continues with a brand-new lineup of incredible opportunities to connect with industry leaders, get personalized career guidance, and take your work to the next level.
🎬 Bid now through Charitybuzz! 🔗 in bio!
Get your laughter on! AWD Directing Members based in NYC can fill out an interest form via the calendar.
🎬 NEXT WEEK! Join us on Zoom for our next Location Spotlight Series conversation!
📅 September 29 | Zoom
AWD Directing and Ally Members are invited to get an inside look at the benefits of filming in Kentucky and Louisville!
🔗 Register now via AWD's calendar.
AWD congratulates Barrington Smith-Seetachitt, the winner of the AWD BACK TO SET x imgn .ai Production Grant! As the recipient of this $5,000 grant, Barrington will receive financial support to help bring her next project, SHELL, to life.
Applications for the 2026-2027 Directing the Actor Lab with Jennifer Warren are open through this Friday, Sept. 18th.
AWD has a fantastic block of short films screening at the 2026 LA Diversity Film Festival this Saturday at 3p! ( ladff.com/ ).
AWD this thrilled to have a block of short films screening at the 2026 SIMI Film Fest! TIX: simiff.com/
We honor the work of all casts and crews who give tirelessly to their creative endeavors.
#laborday #labordayweekend #happylaborday #summer #labor #love
Get your beach on! Submissions for the Key West Film Festival close Sept. 18th. AWD Directing Members can check their Member Center for discount code.
This October 2-4, Her Voice Film Festival is coming to Brooklyn Art House—and submissions are open through Sept. 18th!






















