GenXX
Why Now?
GenX Women: caught between Sexism and Ageism.
Gen X women haven't got their shot. They came up in a Hollywood climate of open, unabashed discrimination and disregard for women. Despite their many accomplishments, GenX women got lost between the brief opening for women directors in the early 80s and those who benefited from the post #MeToo era.
Our Goals
• To raise awareness that Gen X women are not expendable and their knowledge and wisdom make them an asset.
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• To get more Gen X women hired to direct studio feature films and television.
About Us
We've created the GenXX initiative to promote the women of Generation X, who have been enthusiastically pursuing our goals and building accolades for years.
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Between the four of us, we have directed numerous projects, won countless awards, and participated in programs including ABC/Disney, CBS, SONY, Ryan Murphy's HALF, ProjectHER, Sundance, Black Magic Collective, DGA's DDI, DGA's Learning Tree, and Film Independent. We have premiered and/or won festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Cannes, AFI, etc. -- yet have never been given a shot at the studio level.
Maria Burton
Nandi Bowe
Monique Sorgen
Susan Dynner
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Advisory Board
Tessa Blake - Producing Director
Kay Cannon - Director/EP
Pete Chatmon - Producing Director
Tara Craig - Producer
Yasmin Dunn - VP Paramount DEI
Gaylyn Fraiche - Producer
Rachel Goldberg - Director
Paul Grellong - EP
J. Todd Harris - Producer
Alvin O'Neal McCray - Brand Advisor
Jen McGowan - Director
Andrew Sugarman - Producer
Gwen Wynne - Director/Producer EOS World Fund
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Thank you to these excellent companies.
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