The Trouble with smArt Girls

The Trouble with smArt Girls

| by Andee Kinzy | It’s no secret that women comprise only 26% of the creators in the film industry. In the 1980s, psychologist Carol Dweck conducted a series of studies on 5th grade girls and boys. Subsequent research proved that “bright girls believe that their...
The smArt of Filmmaking

The smArt of Filmmaking

Got a film camera? Nope. How about fancy editing software? Uh-uh. Any money? Ehh…right. Don’t worry. We’re going to teach you how to write, produce, and direct short, narrative films using what you DO have: SmartPhones (or tablets)! Girl Improved’s The smART of...
Girl Improved on Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

Girl Improved on Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

Thanks to Jessie Williams and Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls for the Smart Girl write-up about Girl Improved!   In case you haven’t already noticed, here’s a revelation for you: women are grossly underrepresented in numerous professional fields. We talk about...
New Girl Theatre Project Fails to Find Audience

New Girl Theatre Project Fails to Find Audience

New Girl Theatre Project Fails to Find Audience   | Four girls attempting to overcome audience reluctance to vacate their home theaters are shocked to discover that live theatre is dead in Austin. |   AUSTIN, Texas – July 3, 2015 – Two new...