Though women make up 50% of moviegoers, they represent only 17% of creators in Hollywood, outnumbered by men in most roles within film and TV production, from writing and cinematography to production and editing jobs.

To address the gender imbalance and bring more diversity to the screen, At&T, Hello Sunshine, and Fresh Films have joined forces to create the At&T Hello Sunshine Filmmaker Lab, an unforgettable opportunity for young women to immerse themselves in a professional film production and learn from industry experts, including Reese Witherspoon.

“Everyone at Hello Sunshine is ecstatic about this program where we can share our resources with young female storytellers and filmmakers,” says Witherspoon, “Hopefully, it will provide young women with the tools to tell their own stories , and ultimately, start a chain reaction that leads to continued access and opportunity for them in our industry.”

“At&T is excited to collaborate with Hello Sunshine and...

Films are selling left and right at Cannes, and Double Dutch's feature "The Stream" is the latest to be acquired by Cinedigm. Taking place over one afternoon, "The Stream" is a coming-of-age story about a bunch of Star Wars-obsessed kids in the early 1980s. After having his faux-lightsaber (Wiffle ball bat) snapped in half by bully, a young kid by the name of Ernest and his friends embark on a quest to replace the bat and make it home without arousing suspicion. Rainn Wilson ("The Office"), Christopher Gorham ("Once Upon a Time"), Kelly Rutherford ("Gossip Girl") and Mario Lopez ("Saved by the Bell") star in the film directed by first timer Estlin Feigley. ...

Cinedigm bought the distribution rights to Double Dutch's family film “The Stream” with plans to release it across DVD, digital and VOD platforms on Aug 26th, the two companies announced Tuesday. “The Stream,” directed by Estlin Feigley, stars: Rainn Wilson (“The Office”), Christopher Gorham (“Covert Affair”), Kelly Rutherford (“Gossip Girl”), and Mario Lopez (“Saved by the Bell”). Also read: Robert Pattinson's Cannes Makeover Gets Darker and Bloodier With ‘The Rover’ The film takes place in the summer of 1981. Ernest Terry, like most boys his age, is obsessing over George Lucas's Star Wars saga. In the woods outside Ernest's neighborhood,...