Interview by Samia Abuseif Transfinite is a film comprised of seven stories about trans and queer people of diverse backgrounds who are...

In honor of Pride Month, MIHI volunteer Elija Slinkard shares five films that celebrate Queer Joy. Rafiki (2018) Directed by Wanuri...

As the sun rose, the sound of the Azan rings out, cutting through the stillness of the morning. Upon hearing it, I wake up and run to the...

Mental Health & Media Written by Cache Castelow and Kaelyn Timmins Dr. Akilah Reynolds is a Los Angeles-based psychologist both at an...

Interview by Samia Abuseif The creation of this blog began for me with a reflection on the intersection of mental and physical health,...

May is mental health awareness month, and film plays a key role in building social awareness; what we see on the big screen normalizes...

Ironically I decided to write about self-care during a month that I felt stretched thin. It’s not that I do not enjoy this journey I am...

Row 1: Lulu Wang, Marco Chiong, So Yong Kim, Karyn Kusama; Row 2: Mira Nair, Neelu Bhuman, Alice Wu; Row 3: Nisha Ganatra, Jessica Yu,...

Made In Her Image caught up with Phoenix Indie Film Fest to discuss this year’s partnership, the importance of diversity and inclusion in...

Legendary trailblazer and actress Cicely Tyson opened doors for many black women in film for over seven decades. After starring in her...

When I was thirteen, I had high hopes to join a swim team. At the time, Dallas YMCA’s team practiced weekly. Who would have dreamed that...