2007 begins with several festivals that take interdisciplinary studies and female empowerment to a new level. April 26 will mark the beginning of the Austin Woman's Film, Music & Literary Festival in Austin, Texas. Celebrating its seventh year, this event seeks to highlight media literacy and the artistic endeavors of females, paying close attention to the contributions of women of color. The festival consists of various showcases that include new media, documentary films, and a special program, in collaboration with the Media Arts & Literacy Institute (MALI) and the Gary Job Corp (a young girls' group home), on global justice, and focus on the empowerment and enlightenment of women.
In the true spirit of collaboration that we love so much around here, we note that those involved include not only filmmakers, but poets, writers, and various other creative souls.
