Filmmaker Alma Har’el founded Free The Bid in response to her experiences as a woman director. In this podcast, you can hear the story of how Free The Bid made a measurable difference for women directors in the advertising industry, and learn about the nonprofit’s evolution into FREE THE WORK, a data-driven and more inclusive force for change.
This interview was brought to you by A Female Lens, a podcast for filmmakers and creatives co-hosted by Jennifer Zahlit and Larkin Bell. Each episode highlights women in the film industry at different points in their careers from various lines of work. In an industry dominated by men, women continue to face multiple barriers to entry. This podcast wants to change that.
Larkin Bell
Larkin is an actress, artist, and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. She is a graduate of the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Larkin recently starred in the feature film Hatchback, and the short film Honor Council, produced by Josh Hutcherson and Indigenous Media. She has performed with many theatre companies in Los Angeles, including The Theatre @ Boston Court and IAMA Theatre Company. She has appeared in films, television, and commercials.
Jennifer Zahlit
Jennifer is a theatre and film director based in Los Angeles. Jennifer is currently in post-production for her first 30-minute short film, Linked. She recently moved from NYC, where she directed a sold-out run of Michael Weller’s Moonchildren, and collaborated with other theatre groups. After graduating from the USC’s School of Dramatic Arts, she assistant directed The Seagull, part of the USC MFA Repertory and directed by Kate Burton. Jennifer attended Directors Lab West in 2017 and co-founded the bicoastal play reading series and theatre company Plays for the People.
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