WIFT International, a network of over 10,000 women working in the screen industry around the world.
“It’s funny,” beams Uma Thurman, “but in Hollywood, you don’t hear the word ‘bitch’ as much as you used to. Up until recently, if ever a woman was doing well or achieving something, that term was liberally applied. Women were called all sorts of names.” Sitting in the comfortable confines of London’s Dorchester hotel, looking remarkably fresh in her earth-coloured trousers and top, and acting especially chirpy for someone who stepped off a transatlantic flight just four hours earlier, Thurman is musing on Hollywood’s perception of female writers and directors. A trio of women screenwriters crafted her latest movie, The Accidental Husband.
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Thursday 23 October, 5.30-7.30pm
Digipost
Owens Road, Epsom
Enjoy this unique opportunity to visit Digipost's fantastic post-production facility in Epsom, connect with friends, and make contacts at our October networking drinks at Digipost. A tour of the facility will be available during the evening.
Members free, members' guests $10 to cover catering costs.
Entry by RSVP to office@wiftauckland.org.nz / 09 378 7271.