This March, we are featuring a series of discussions with some of today’s most influential women cinematographers and gaffers. These artists talk about their journey into the industry, advice to young aspiring artists, and the art that has had an impact on their work.
Cinematographer Emilia Mendiata Cordova
Gaffer Jenny Scarlata
Writer/Director Sheri Sussman
Films that Inspire Us

Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Available on Hulu

The Old Guard (2020)
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood Available on Netflix

Booksmart (2019)
Directed by Olivia Wilde
Available on Hulu

Wonder Woman (2017)
Directed by Patty Jenkins
Available on HBO Max

Clueless (1995)
Directed by Amy Heckerling
Available on Vudu

A League of Their Own (1992)
Directed by Penny Marshall
Available on Vudu

Twilight (2008)
Directed by Catherine Hardwicke
Available on Hulu

Lost in Translation (2003)
Directed by Sofia Coppola
Available on Peacock

A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Directed by Ava DuVernay
Available on Disney +

Lady Bird (2017)
Directed by Greta Gerwig
Available on Netflix

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Directed by Nora Ephron
Available on Hulu

Nomadland (2020)
Directed by Chloé Zhao
Available on Hulu