by Cheryl Crooks | Apr 20, 2023
A scene from “Category: Woman” the documentary directed by Phyllis Ellis that screens Friday,, April 28 at Whatcom Community College. “Category: Woman” Screens at Whatcom Community College CASCADIA and Whatcom Community College... 
by Tara Almond | Mar 14, 2022
She was said to be as rigid and tough-minded as Bette Davis and often refused to play a Davis “hand-me-down role,” writes biographer Troy Fontana of the glamorous Ida Lupino, actress, and director. Lupino’s refusal to take those parts frequently led to a suspension by... by Tara Almond | Mar 7, 2022
In a recent piece in Variety Magazine, writer Clayton Davis outlines the multiple ways Jane Campion would shatter Oscar records with her film, “Power Of The Dog.” Here are a few: -Campion is the first woman to be nominated for directing twice. -Campion is... 
by Cheryl Crooks | Oct 6, 2021
By Lyn Dennis, Lummi Nation/Tahltan Band of B.C. CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival Board and Filmmaker “End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock” is a movie that you will want to see twice. It evolves around the plight of the Standing Rock tribal members... 
by Tara Almond | Sep 29, 2021
By Alice Gu, Director As an LA-born and raised child of Chinese immigrants, I grew up like any other normal American kid––I had loads of friends, took ballet, tennis, piano, you name it. I went to sleepovers, ate hamburgers, and pursued the career of my dreams. I... 
by Tara Almond | Sep 27, 2021
BY CHERYL CROOKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I made a quick trip over Fourth of July weekend this summer to visit my son and cousin in Los Angeles. While there one evening, my cousin and saw the documentary, “The Donut King.” The film, directed by Alice Gu, is...
