Break The Frame: Conversations with Women Filmmakers

Break The Frame: Conversations with Women Filmmakers is a collection of 24 career-length interviews with directors responsible for worldwide box office phenonmena like Captain Marvel, Oscar wins like Free Solo and the careers of household name celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrara, Paul Rudd and Natasha Lyonne. 

Author Kevin Smokler listens as women filmmakers speak to the struggle and triumphs of developing and directing movies that are shaping how the film business sees women in the director’s chair, and how their audiences see themselves and each other. This book is both an opportunity and invitation to devote one’s time, admiration and enthusiasm to movies directed by women.

“A welcome spotlight on the considerable achievements of female filmmakers.” — Kirkus Reviews

In stores May 22, 2025. Order a copy at your local independent bookstore or directly via the publisher Oxford University Press.

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