Tag: hollywood

Power Dynamics Below the Line in Hollywood (and everywhere else)

Posted on October 12, 2017December 31, 2017 by Kylee Peña

If you’re anywhere near Hollywood this week, you’ve got a hot take on Harvey Weinstein. I’ve only been here a few years, exclusively “below the line”, and I heard all the rumors too. I dreaded ever having even secondhand contact with the man and his company: a powerful star maker with the ability to squash any […]

Why the Academy Awards Matter for Gender Equality in Hollywood

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Kylee Peña

“I hadn’t even heard of that movie until the nominations.” “Oh, it’s Oscar nominated? I’ll have to see it.” “I need to see all the best picture nominees before the Oscars are on!” How many times do you hear these things during awards season? All the time? And then also through the rest of the […]