Women directors are making history at this year’s Cinema Eye Honors. Nominations for the 16th annual nonfiction film awards are in, and for the first time ever, five women are nominated for Outstanding Direction. “Fire of Love” helmer Sara Dosa is among the nominees. Her portrait of volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft is tied for most nominations: it is up for honors in seven categories.

Women account for five of six nominees in the running for Outstanding Direction. Sosa is joined by Oscar winner Laura Poitras, who is being recognized for Venice winner “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” the story of artist Nan Goldin’s attempts to hold the Sackler

Tal Inbar is an independent filmmaker based in Tel-Aviv, Israel. During her studies, Inbar directed “The Home Front,” a short documentary about the Sarona terror attack, for which she won first place for student documentary at the Indian Cine Film Festival, among other awards. Inbar was also a guest speaker at a number of universities as part of the MGSDII art residency in San Diego. 

“Closed Circuit” is screening at the 2022 DOC NYC film festival, which is running from November 9-27. 

W&H: Describe the film for us in your own words.

TI: Two men in suits sit at a popular café in the heart of Tel Aviv. Moments later,

Kari Skogland is bringing audiences back to Wind River reservation. The Emmy-winning helmer has been tapped to direct a sequel to 2017 crime drama “Wind River,” the story of a hunter and FBI agent who team up to investigate the murder of a teenage girl on an ultra remote Native American reservation in Wyoming. A press release announced the news.

Titled “Wind River: The Next Chapter,” the new film sees “terror [escalating] on the Wind River reservation as a series of ritualistic murders remain unsolved. The FBI enlists Chip Hanson, a newly minted tracker for the U.S. Fish & Game, who becomes embroiled in a desperate and dangerous fight between

Prepare to be transported back to Arendelle. A new trailer for “Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?” sees the Tony-winning actress and singer belting out the lyrics to “Let It Go,” “Frozen’s” iconic anthem. Menzel identifies the smash success of the Disney film as a “defining moment” for her, and emphasizes that Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck’s tale of sisters fighting for the future of their kingdom is “about harnessing the power we all have in ourselves.”

Besides tackling the impact that starring in the “Frozen” franchise has had on Menzel, “Which Way to the Stage?” also highlights the “Rent” and “Wicked” actress’ Broadway roots. The doc revisits some

Christine Yoo is a director, producer, writer, a volunteer at San Quentin State Prison, and co-founder of the San Quentin Film Festival. As a producer she has worked on non-fiction series for National Geographic, History, Oxygen, and PBS, among others. Her independent work focuses on under-served voices. Career highlights include the documentary short “A Conversation With Claudia,” a special project for P.S.1/Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), serving as co-writer of the cult anime series “Afro Samurai”, and directing, producing, and co-writing the award-winning Korean-American rom-com “Wedding Palace.” “26.2 to Life” is Yoo’s first feature documentary.

“26.2 to Life” is screening at the 2022 DOC NYC film festival, which is running from November

An aspiring writer finds herself at the center of a stranger-than-fiction story in “Kindred,” FX’s long-awaited Octavia Butler adaptation. “I was here, and then suddenly I wasn’t here,” says Dana (newcomer Mallori Johnson) in a new teaser for the sci-fi series. The young Black woman is being pulled back and forth between the present day and Antebellum times.

The spot sees Dana being ripped from her home in LA to a plantation in Maryland, where she’s chased and physically attacked. “I don’t understand what’s happening to me. Am I crazy?” she asks.

“Kindred” was published in 1979.

The recipient of two Nebula awards and two Hugo awards, Butler’s other books

Sharon “Rocky” Roggio has been honing her expertise in film and television producing for two decades and has worked on award-winning films and series, including “House of Cards,” “Parks and Recreation,” “W/ Bob and David,” “Whip It,” “Red Dawn” and “Flipped,” with A-List stars such as Robin Wright, Drew Barrymore, Chris Hemsworth, Rob Reiner, Amy Poehler, Tyler Perry, Bob Odenkirk, Sigourney Weaver, and Jimmy Fallon. She also had the privilege to work and meet crews across the country, having done several national commercial campaigns. “1946: The mistranslation That Shifted Culture” marks Roggio’s directorial debut. 

“1946: The mistranslation That Shifted Culture” is screening at the 2022 DOC NYC film festival, which

Sophie Turner has bid the Iron Throne adieu but is still vying for more power and influence. The “Game of Thrones” alumna will be starring in upcoming crime drama “Joan.” Created by “Mrs. Wilson” writer Anna Symon, the ITV series follows the exploits of infamous British jewel thief Joan Hannington, per Deadline. 

Set in ‘80s London, “Joan” sees Turner playing a young mother who strives for a better life for herself and her daughter after her violent, fugitive husband disappears. To this end, Joan gradually transforms herself into a professional diamond thief and criminal mastermind.

“I’m so excited to be bringing Joan Hannington’s fascinating life story to screen in ‘Joan,’”

Gina Prince-Bythewood is riding high on the success of “The Woman King,” her critically acclaimed, box office-topping historical epic about an all female-unit of warriors. The writer, director, and producer will receive the Filmmaker Tribute at this year’s Gotham Awards, set to take place November 28. A press release announced the news.

Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute, stated, “Gina Prince-Bythewood is a visionary filmmaker and a champion of Black narratives, particularly stories that center around Black women. She has brilliantly tackled painful moments in our nation’s history, thorny philosophical debates, and love stories. From the beloved and burnished classic ‘Love & Basketball’ to the