Women, Science, Sexism, and Humor

I enjoyed this video by Emilie Graslie of The Brain Scoop talking about the bullying aspect of sexist comments on the internet and how it affects women. I also like how she is both serious and full of humor at the same time.  I sure would like to see some humorous educational videos by women at the festival next year.


If you like this, check out the article on Upworthy and scroll down to the links at the bottom where you can find a great list of women's science videos on YouTube.

Pixar Story Rules

Here is a graphic with Pixar's 22 story rules.  I've thought a lot about #2 and written about the difference between writer pleasure and reader or audience pleasure, so I totally agree with that one.  What about the rest?  Agree or disagree?  Anything you can use?

We've Been Named a "Coolest" Festival by MovieMaker Magazine

Broad Humor has just been named one of the top five women's film festivals in the world by MovieMaker Magazine.   They are announcing two categories of winners a day all week, and then on the 15th they're going to announce the top 25 general film fest winners.   Here's just an excerpt...

What makes a film festival the Coolest? Is it a combination of quality cinema, great parties, and free swag? Or is it an alluring mix of hip, alternative venues and shoestring-budget, hyper-indie films you might not get to see anywhere else? What about the opportunity to gawk at celebrities, connect with fellow moviemakers, and take advantage of free travel perks.

You'll be able to read the whole article online after Friday at moviemaker.com

NYTV + History => Charismatic Males Only

Just got this announcement today.  They're bustin' with pride over this.  I guess 'cuz history is made my men.  *sigh*

Kickstarter Launch November 1

Ready... Set... Go!  23 days to raise $5000 so there can be a 2014 Broad Humor Film Festival. Can the Broads pull it off?   GO TO KICKSTARTER

Mary Shelley and Afternoon Tea with Kate Burton

Broad Janice Kennedy's play Shadows Round the Moon will have a staged reading with Kate Burton Nov. 17 followed by an afternoon tea. Details below.  Go and be delighted to "see" the dynamic woman who created Frankenstein.

Do You Want a 2014 Festival?

Some Broads share a smile in the Festival Lounge

The Broad Humor Film Festival is at a crossroads and we need to decide if we move forward.  The Bank of  Susan can no longer carry the cost of Broad Humor alone so we are reaching out to you, the women who've had films and screenplays recognized here.  You are the ones who know the value of the festival and can best say if it's special enough to put in the time and money to keep it alive. 

By "say" we mean contribute funds to the cause.  The festival needs $5000 if there's going to be a 2014 event.  With about 50 women participating each year over 8 years, that adds up to about 400 Broads.  $12.50 from each of you would do it.  Realistically, only half of you may be able to help so that means $25 per Broad to keep the doors open and the lights on.

And that's the real question. Is it worth $25 to you to have Broad Humor continue?  You might want to donate to pay forward your experience.  You might want to donate to keep the prestige of the festival growing so that your participation means more.  You might donate because you like knowing there's a place to screen your comedic work and keep your filmmaker presence active on IMDB.  Whatever your reasons, are they strong enough to be worth a $25 contribution?  Or will you take on the role of Angel Broad and contribute more?

Your answer might be "no," and that's okay.  There is no debt you owe us.  However, a 9th Annual Broad Humor Film Festival will only happen if you make it possible.

We're looking at a two-week Kickstarter campaign in November.  Check back in a week or so for an update.