Sustainable Resilience in Women's Film and Video Organizations: A Counter-Lineage in Moving Image History

This book explores a unique lineage of critical interventions in moving image culture and the public sphere through the trajectories of film and video organizations established by women between the 1970s and 1980s in Western Europe and North America. The six case studies examined have maintained a discrete presence within an audiovisual industry dominated by institutionalized and corporate forms of production and distribution, making a strong case for the sustainability of feminist/LGBTQ media activism in the public sphere.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into a remarkable lineage of critical interventions in moving image culture and the public sphere, tracing the trajectories of a select group of film and video organizations established between the 1970s and the early 1980s in Western Europe and North America, primarily driven by the efforts of women. Remarkably, these organizations continue to thrive today, making a significant impact on the audiovisual industry and cultural landscape.

The six case studies analyzed in this volume (Drac Màgic, Women Make Movies, Groupe Intervention Vidéo, Leeds Animation Workshop, bildwechsel, and Centre Audiovisuel Simone de Beauvoir) have maintained a distinct yet enduring presence within an audiovisual industry often dominated by institutionalized and corporate forms of production and distribution. Their remarkable longevity, a rarity in the independent circuit, serves as a powerful testament to the sustainability of feminist/LGBTQ media activism in the public sphere, despite its relatively low-key profile.

This comprehensive volume will appeal to scholars and researchers in the fields of history, communication studies, feminist and LGBTQ topics, as well as gender-related cinematic culture. It offers valuable insights into the historical development, organizational structures, and artistic practices of these pioneering organizations, shedding light on their enduring contributions to the field. By exploring the ongoing impact of these organizations, this book contributes to our understanding of the complex dynamics of media activism and the role of women in shaping cultural narratives.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032019864