It’s long been agreed that women hold a valuable place in the comedy world. Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Ellen Degeneres – they have all disproved the ignorant comment that women could not be funny (hint, hint, Jerry Lewis, you’re a douche). Still, the comedy world sees a strikingly disproportionate ratio of men to women. Why? Many people argue that women just don’t pursue comedy. And to that, we say — Get yo asses out there, ladies!
More and more opportunities are opening up for women writers. Cult-favorite NBC show, Community, currently staffs and equal amount of men to women. Shows like Showtime’s Nurse Jackie and The Big C both have female show runners. The road may be a little more foreign for women, but it can definitely be done. And that’s why we are extra excited to see women dominating the comedy realm of the upcoming 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
This January, funny ladies across the world (such as Rashida Jones, Julie Delpy, and Lizzie Olsen) will showcase their comedy chops for the Sundance audience. But wait — it gets better! Not only are many of these comedies starring women, a large portion were written or directed by a woman. Can we get a “Hell yeah!” Read on for the deets on all these awesome projects screening at the “Premieres” portion of the festival.
Bachelorette – Written and Directed by Leslye Headland. Starring Kristen Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan.
Playwright and former writer on the short-lived FX series, Terriers, Leslye Headland adapted her hit play, Bachelorette, to a screenplay of the same name. FunnyorDie.com creators, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, produced the film. The story centers around four high school friends who are reunited by the wedding of one of the girls. You can expect a deep, but funny twist on issues like revenge, alcoholism, and bad relationships.
Celeste and Jesse Forever – Co-Written by Rashida Jones. Starring Rashida Jones, Ari Graynor, Emma Roberts.
For a Good Time, Call… – Written by Lauren Anne Miller, Katie Anne Naylon. Starring Lauren Anne Miller, Ari Graynor.
Liberal Arts – Starring Lizzie Olsen.
2 Days in New York – Starring and Written/Directed by Julie Delpy.
More and more opportunities are opening up for women writers. Cult-favorite NBC show, Community, currently staffs and equal amount of men to women. Shows like Showtime’s Nurse Jackie and The Big C both have female show runners. The road may be a little more foreign for women, but it can definitely be done. And that’s why we are extra excited to see women dominating the comedy realm of the upcoming 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
This January, funny ladies across the world (such as Rashida Jones, Julie Delpy, and Lizzie Olsen) will showcase their comedy chops for the Sundance audience. But wait — it gets better! Not only are many of these comedies starring women, a large portion were written or directed by a woman. Can we get a “Hell yeah!” Read on for the deets on all these awesome projects screening at the “Premieres” portion of the festival.
Bachelorette – Written and Directed by Leslye Headland. Starring Kristen Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan.
Playwright and former writer on the short-lived FX series, Terriers, Leslye Headland adapted her hit play, Bachelorette, to a screenplay of the same name. FunnyorDie.com creators, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, produced the film. The story centers around four high school friends who are reunited by the wedding of one of the girls. You can expect a deep, but funny twist on issues like revenge, alcoholism, and bad relationships.
Celeste and Jesse Forever – Co-Written by Rashida Jones. Starring Rashida Jones, Ari Graynor, Emma Roberts.
For a Good Time, Call… – Written by Lauren Anne Miller, Katie Anne Naylon. Starring Lauren Anne Miller, Ari Graynor.
Liberal Arts – Starring Lizzie Olsen.
2 Days in New York – Starring and Written/Directed by Julie Delpy.
oh, man…i have a serious crush on EVERY WOMAN mentioned in this article.
SO. EXCITED.