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"It was a versatile group: all walks of life, all races, varying ages...it was intersectional, femme-identifying, non-binary…all that
wonderfulness. We started calling ourselves women of the now." -Layne Marie Williams, Reel Chicago |
Founded by Layne Marie Williams in Philadelphia, PA, and now established in Chicago, IL, Women of the Now specializes in video and event production.
As a production company, our organization is committed to creating content with female-driven narratives and strong, complex female characters. In the process, we are creating platforms for women to develop their production skills, hone their talents, and strengthen their voices.
Our special events provide women working in the arts, and their allies, with the opportunity to network while celebrating our community.
WOTN is constantly working to create opportunities for all marginalized populations in the film and entertainment industry. We recognize that there is no feminism without intersectionality, and strive to support all our sisters, not just our cis-ters.
As a production company, our organization is committed to creating content with female-driven narratives and strong, complex female characters. In the process, we are creating platforms for women to develop their production skills, hone their talents, and strengthen their voices.
Our special events provide women working in the arts, and their allies, with the opportunity to network while celebrating our community.
WOTN is constantly working to create opportunities for all marginalized populations in the film and entertainment industry. We recognize that there is no feminism without intersectionality, and strive to support all our sisters, not just our cis-ters.
what we do
produce films and events
that empower and support
femmes in the arts
our work is
sexy
irreverent
timely
heartfelt
and
woke
WOMEN OF THE NOW presents
The Rise of the Femme Pyre
Women of The Now launched onto the Chicago scene in style with The Rise of the Femme Pyre,
an unforgettable evening of tarot card readings, carnival games and live entertainment at Camera Ambassador Chicago in March 2017.
Femme Pyre featured fire dancers and burlesque, body painting, a Slow Motion Photo Booth, and a raffle featuring prizes from local artists and businesses. The event encouraged guests to sip on a signature cocktail and network with the femmes who are changing the face of Chicago media.
an unforgettable evening of tarot card readings, carnival games and live entertainment at Camera Ambassador Chicago in March 2017.
Femme Pyre featured fire dancers and burlesque, body painting, a Slow Motion Photo Booth, and a raffle featuring prizes from local artists and businesses. The event encouraged guests to sip on a signature cocktail and network with the femmes who are changing the face of Chicago media.
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"There's a visual-media sea change happening in Chicago right now. A growing crop of local production companies—focused on creating webseries, short films, and even commercials—is providing new opportunities for people of diverse races, sexualities, and genders."
-Ashley Ray-Harris, The Chicago Reader |
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