WXF June 2024 Newsletter
WXF Updates
WXF Welcomes New Summer Intern
Luna Lu joined us this month as our summer intern. Double-majoring in Economics and Film and Television at Boston University, Luna’s attending BU’s Los Angeles program for her last semester. During her time with us, she’ll work on impactful projects, gain experience in the non-fiction genre, and build relationships. Welcome, Luna!
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“We Can End Child Marriage in a Generation”
By: BBC News
Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney, and Melinda French Gates have teamed up to combat child marriage, aiming to end this practice within a generation. Their collaboration seeks to address the alarming rates of child marriage globally. Their visit to Malawi and South Africa underscored the urgent need for action. The three influential women are leveraging their respective foundations and expertise to speak up for those affected and push for policy change.
DID YOU KNOW
According to UNICEF, an estimated 650 million girls and women alive today were married before their 18th birthday, indicating that one in every five girls may be forced into marriage. Concerted efforts are urgently needed to address the root causes of this harmful practice and to protect the rights and well-being of millions of girls.
Notable Historical Individual Born in June
Hattie McDaniel
We honor Hattie McDaniel as our Historical Person of the Month this June. Born on June 10th, 1895, McDaniel made history as the first black woman to win an Academy Award in 1940. Despite facing discrimination, she appeared in over 300 films, inspiring future generations of African American and female actresses. McDaniel’s legacy includes challenging stereotypes and advocating for racial and gender equality in the entertainment industry.
DID YOU KNOW
Before her acting career took off, McDaniel was an accomplished singer and songwriter. She performed on radio shows and recorded several songs, showcasing her versatile talents beyond the realm of acting.
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Without Exception Films is a women-led independent production company based in Los Angeles, CA. Our projects include docuseries and full-length documentaries that we develop end-to-end both in-house and through dynamic partnerships with other filmmakers.
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