Celebrating the creative prowess of local women in filmmaking, Scope Screenings held its Queen of the Screen showcase at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in Seattle’s Central District last month. The event aimed to shed light on the often-unseen contributions of women behind the camera, showcasing their immense talent and invaluable perspective in the industry.

Featuring films from artists including Talia Green (@greenteleaf), Livt, Tunrayo, and Converge Media’s own Head of Production, Alaia D'Alessandro, the screening drew inspiration from Tina Bell, a Black woman from Seattle credited as one of the inventors of grunge music. Filmmakers shared the importance of showing their work to an audience that truly understands and celebrates their stories, lauding the warm, creative community that Scope Screenings brings together every month. 

The gathering emphasized a critical need for more opportunities for women in film. Livt encouraged women in film to persist, tell their stories, and embrace the creative landscape without fear. Scope Screenings is vital in providing platforms for local filmmakers to share their work to a community that empowers their creativity and leadership both in front of and behind the camera.

October’s Scope Screening is happening tomorrow, October 28, at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., 104 17th Ave S, Seattle. Get your tickets at lexscopefilms.com/scopescreenings and use promo code CONVERGE25 for 25% off tickets. 

Converge Media is proud to be a partner of Scope Screenings. 

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