1st Edition
India’s Women Filmmakers in the Age of Netflix Female Lead
By Zeltzyn Rubi Sanchez Lozoya
Copyright 2027
138 Pages
by
Routledge
138 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book uncovers the history of exclusion and erasure of women's work within the Mumbai film industry and highlights the challenges women face at every stage of filmmaking, from pre-production to distribution.
Drawing on semistructured interviews with women and men working in the Mumbai film industry, as well as observations of industry events, film festivals, and film shoots, the book... Read more
Introduction; 1. A Walk To Andheri; 2. Ambivalent Sexism In The Hindi Film Industry; 3. Lady-Oriented Content And Marketing; 4. Streaming Platforms And The Strong Female Lead; Afterword: The Battle Is At Every Level
Biography
Zeltzyn Rubi Sanchez Lozoya is Assistant Professor of Instruction at The University of Texas at Austin, USA. She specializes in Indian cinema, women filmmakers, and streaming platforms and her publications on this subject have appeared in several journals including Feminist Media Studies and Women Film Pioneers Project.
