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Women’s Voices Now

Women’s Voices Now (WVN) is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization that uses the power of film to drive social change that advances girls’ and women’s rights globally. We seek to challenge the mis- and under-representation of women by promoting films made by women, about women, for all.

Through our work, with the generous support of GGF, we envision a global culture shift powered by impact film, in which communities and institutions believe in gender equality and adapt their behaviors and actions to support the systematic advancement of women and girls. We carry out our mission with our film festival, our youth program, Girls’Voices Now, and our free online film collection,Voices for Change.

Women’s Voices Now is headquartered in LosAngeles, California, where the Executive Director Heidi Basch-Harod and team work together with the assistance and support of a global community of volunteers, the board of directors, and the advisory board. Since 2017, we hold special consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Our work is internationally recognized as impacting six of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

www.womensvoicesnow.org

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Graphic promoting NewFilmmakers LA's NewNarratives grant program, featuring bold black text on blue brushstrokes with the tagline "Stories Transcending Borders and Dismantling Convention." The graphic invites independent content creators to apply by August 18, 2026, and highlights $35,000 in grant funding.

NFMLA Expands NewNarratives Grants, Launches AI Fellowship for Emerging Auteurs

July 23, 2026

Streetlights student holding a professional video camera during a hands-on filmmaking workshop.

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Janet R. Nepales and Ruben V. Nepales pose with fellow journalist Maria Ressa, recipient of the Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism, at the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards.

Golden Globe Foundation Members Receive Six Awards at 68th Southern California Journalism Awards

June 29, 2026

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