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06/23/2019

Happy #NationalPinkDay to all our fellow pink lovers! We've come VERY prepared for this holiday.

06/20/2019

Ballin' to Stareable Fest in Brooklyn this July! We're thrilled, even if we don't look it.

Get your tickets for #StareableFest2019 here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stareable/239734/#

06/19/2019

Brooklyn Women's Film Festival

Take a look at these [unfortunately unsurprising] statistics. Here is even more proof that women need more representation behind the camera! #womencrushingitwednesday

"In the past 12 years, 3% of the directors of animated movies were women, and just one, Kung Fu Panda 2’s Jennifer Yuh Nelson, was a woman of color."

Read more on the findings from Variety: https://variety.com/2019/film/news/female-directors-animated-movies-1203237877/ #BWFF

06/12/2019

We had a blast celebrating all the New York Women in Film & Television #DWgala honorees last night!

Congrats #RiccieJohnson - for her lifetime achievement in makeup, #ShunikaTerry - for her lifetime achievement in hair (especially on Atlanta), #MicheleClapton - lifetime achievement costume design (especially on Game of Thrones) & the entire The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel design team for the Variety Ensemble Award!

And yes those are the REAL Game of Thrones & Maisel costumes 🤩)

06/06/2019

Because this month marks 50 Years since the historic The Stonewall Inn Riots, we wanted to throw it back to the amazing time we had at last year’s New York City Gay Pride Parade 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month to the entire LGBTQIA community & allies! Original Music by momac85

05/30/2019

Proud to be Official Lift-Off Sessions Finalists! Huge thank you to all our supportive voters & the Lift-Off Global Network community for showcasing our series.

Check out more work on our website: www.talkingbackpictures.com

05/24/2019

Have you voted yet? Ballin With No Balls is just ONE vote away from qualifying for the next round at Lift-Off Global Network #LiftOffSessions!

Vote by renting the Lift-Off Sessions package, and leaving a comment listing your top two favorite films: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/liftoffsessionsmay1

05/22/2019

Vote for your favorite eye rolling, tea sipping, herstory spilling webseries at the #LiftOffSessions Festival on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/liftoffsessionsmay1

How to Vote:
Rent the Lift-Off Sessions package using the link above, scroll down to Ballin’ With No Balls (#104 in the queue) and comment that BWNB is your #1 choice. Make sure to vote for your second favorite film as well.

Only votes with TWO films listed will be counted!

05/20/2019

Ballin With No Balls is streaming now as part of Lift-Off Global Network Sessions & we couldn’t be more excited!

Vote for BWNB on Vimeo using the link below to help us advance to the next round of judging: Vimeo.com/ondemand/liftoffsessionsmay1

BWNB is video #104! Simply rent the #LiftOffSessions package and comment "1. Ballin' With No Balls" to vote.

Festivals finalists are invited to a live screening at Pinewood Studios in the UK next year ✨

05/16/2019

Meet-cute: n. Scenario in which two individuals are brought together in some unlikely, destined-to-fall-in-love-and-be-together-forever sort of way.

If this Urban Dictionary definition resonates with something you've never experienced in real life because literally no one has but you still think it's fun, then the pilot "Bumbling" may be right for you: https://bit.ly/2IFo6hz

05/15/2019

Can You Ever Forgive Me (2018's biopic written by Nicole Holofcener & directed by Marielle Heller) is based on Lee Israel's autobiography detailing the literary forgery spree that made her a criminal... and best selling author.

Learn all about Lee's escapades on this week's episode of the podcast Based On A True Fiction- hosted by the fabulous Abby Brosh & Stacy Shirk and guest starring TBP Co-Founders Emma Kreienberg & Nicole Palermo!

Download Based On A True Fiction on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts: https://apple.co/2vVmZCC

05/14/2019

It's #NationalWomensHealthWeek! Celebrate by checking out innovative companies providing healthcare & educational materials to women worldwide like Ritual, THINX, iBreastExam & LOLA.

Thank you to all the spectacular women's health companies out there!

05/13/2019

Hollywood starlet Dorothy Dandridge discussed her issues with mental health long before it was deemed “socially acceptable”.

In honor of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, it’s important to remember that you never know how someone may be suffering.

Learn more about Dorothy’s life on her episode of Ballin' With No Balls: https://bit.ly/2LAtoOy

05/09/2019

Missed connections: n. section of craigslist where people can post about strangers they saw on the subway, sidewalk, in elevators. Can also be used as a verb: i.e. "He's gorgeous. I'm gonna missed connection him tomorrow."

If this Urban Dictionary definition resonates, then the pilot "Bumbling" may be right for you!

https://bit.ly/2IFo6hz

05/07/2019

Project brainstorming, but make it fashion.

Keep up to date with upcoming projects by joining the mailing list on our website: https://www.talkingbackpictures.com

05/06/2019

Congrats to our friends at Checkmark Theatre Company for the announcement of "Dream Hou$e" heading to the All New Talent Fest at Ars Nova!

About Dream Hou$e: Two Latinx sisters on an HGTV-style show are selling their family home, hoping to capitalize on the gentrification in the “changing neighborhood.” In the process they discover details of the family’s past and the potential for their future, forcing them to grapple with what’s lost and gained in the quest for upward mobility.

Donate to Checkmark's Dream Hou$e campaign here: https://www.checkmarktheatre.com/dreamhouse

#womensupportingwomen #representationmatters

05/02/2019

Bumbling: n. physical mumbling. Bumping into objects which include (but are not limited to) walls, doors, chairs or cars. Often, one who is considered to be bumbling does not know what they are doing or where they are going.

If this Urban Dictionary definition sounds like anything you've experienced as a person just trying to get through the day, the pilot "Bumbling" written by Emma Kreienberg, Nicole Palermo and Michael Turner may be right for you!

https://bit.ly/2IFo6hz

04/30/2019

We have a feeling Ida May Park wouldn't have been all that into the #KonMari craze.

Check out Ida's episode of Ballin' With No Balls: https://bit.ly/2GKgK9S

04/25/2019

Meet the Team: Co-Founder, CGO, CFO + Co-Chief Development Officer Nicole Palermo!

After graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in theater, Nicole set her sights on the web. Her acting and producing work has since been screened at ITV Fest, Fusion Festival, Las Cruces International Film Festival, the Female Eye Film Festival and her 2017 team won the B-STEM Hall of Fame Award.

When she’s not listing off her accolades, Nicole enjoys creating homemade cards, attempting to cook, and bingeing The Office for the 8th or 9th time.

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04/23/2019

TW: Sexual Assault.

Although women predominantly represent the faces of #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth, sexual violence can effect anyone.

Spread awareness. Stop sexual assault.
And believe ALL survivors.

#SAAM #BelieveSurvivors

04/18/2019

Meet the Team: Co-Founder, CCO, COO + Co-Chief Development Officer Emma Kreienberg!

Born and raised in Upstate New York (more like Canada, less like Westchester), Emma received her B.F.A in Film & Television from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. She is a writer, producer and director whose work has screened at the L.A. Lift Off-Festival, ITV: The Independent Television Festival, Austin Web Fest and Fusion Film Festival. Emma has editorially produced numerous Emmy-nominated web series, including Park Bench with Steve Buscemi and The Future Starts Here, and is well-versed in the digital landscape. Emma is often accused of talking too fast & enjoys over-analyzing episodes of any television show.

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04/15/2019

Legendary #TaxDay advice from the one & only Hattie McDaniel. Catch up on all things Hattie if you missed her episode of Ballin' With No Balls: https://youtu.be/z-AJksgODL4

04/11/2019

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04/09/2019

TW: Sexual Assault Statistics. April is #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth. We're showing our support for survivors by sharing the facts. Stand with Survivors by Believing Them. #endsexualviolence

04/04/2019

It's not a Talking Back Pictures production without a solid blooper reel. *chokes on tea* https://youtu.be/9eouD5s4fa0

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04/02/2019

Looking for a production team to make your next project come to life?

Email us at [email protected] to collaborate! We can take care of everything from pre to post; bringing a female crew & female perspective to every production.

Learn more about our services: talkingbackpictures.com

03/29/2019

That’s a Wrap! Thank you to everyone who made this first installation of Ballin’ With No Balls possible.

Special thanks to Lisa Kreienberg & the entire Jay Advertising Team!

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03/28/2019

Lucille Ball made a name for herself playing a wacky wife on one of America's most popular sitcoms. But did you know she made history behind the scenes as well? Tune in to the BWNB finale: https://youtu.be/2X2kJLwk0GM

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03/25/2019

On the finale of Ballin' With No Balls, we cover the incomparable Queen of Comedy Lucille Ball!

Tune in to learn about Lucille's accomplishments in front of & behind the camera.

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03/21/2019

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Brianne Murphy made history as the first woman to join the American Society of Cinematographers, and remained the sole female member for far too long. The road to get there was trying, but Brianne certainly had the balls to tough it out. Check out Brianne's legacy on the penultimate episode: https://youtu.be/_CkIDUZffkM

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03/20/2019

Happy #WorldStorytellingDay from our all-female crew to yours!

We've been loving telling the stories of the many Female Filmmaking Ballers who came before us and made it possible for us to do what we do.

Tune in tomorrow for our penultimate episode (for now) of Ballin' With No Balls!

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03/19/2019

-Brianne Murphy's Obituary in "The Guardian".

Learn more about legendary cinematographer Brianne Murphy- who paved the way for female DPs through her accomplishments- this Thursday on Ballin' With No Balls!

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03/18/2019

Plenty more where this came from. #NationalAwkwardMomentsDay #Bloopers

03/14/2019

As the first ever female news correspondent on television, Nancy Dickerson paved the way for modern anchors like Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer & Anne Curry. Get the tea on Nancy's life on this week's episode of Ballin' With No Balls: https://youtu.be/YTEuF9hUamk

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03/11/2019

Get ready for this Thursday. We'll be going back to 1960 to spill the tea on Nancy Dickerson, TV News's first ever female correspondent.

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03/10/2019

#Crucial21DbW: New Girl – S3E23 – “Cruise” and – S5E4 – “No Girl” directed by Liz Meriwether

We knew our undying love for 'New Girl' and its phenomenal creator/director Liz Meriwether would come in handy one day. We had the pleasure of collaborating with Directed by Women to write a blog post about Liz's incredible work when she directed the series: https://directedbywomen.com/crucial21dbw-new-girl-s3e23-cruise-and-s5e4-no-girl-directed-by-liz-meriwether/

Make sure to check out Directed by Women's #Crucial21DbW compilation of blog posts highlighting other female directors throughout the 21st Century!

Elizabeth Meriwether, creator of New Girl, directed just two episodes throughout the course of the series. Emma and Nicole from Talking Back Pictures talk us through why they were two of the best.

03/08/2019

Everyday is #InternationalWomensDay in our books. Here's a behind-the-scenes shot of women creating a series about behind-the-scenes women. Photo Cred: Another badass woman, @lynnielovesphotos

03/07/2019

Dorothy Dandridge: the Groundbreaking Hollywood It Girl, whose accomplishments should still be widely praised today. Watch Episode 8 to learn about Dorothy’s accomplishments & struggle through the industry.

https://youtu.be/jUwOGGa_WAs

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03/06/2019

Dorothy Dandridge was a star. Dorothy was an icon. Dorothy was held back from reaching her full potential because of prejudice & racism.

Tune in tomorrow to learn about one of the most influential African-American performers in US History & her groundbreaking work in Hollywood.

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03/05/2019

If you see Emma Kreienberg today, wish her a happy birthday! Emma is Talking Back Pictures’s Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer, Operations Manager & Co-Producer on all projects. Aka she’s a TRUE boss. Check out Emma’s latest work (which she also directed & edited because she can do anything) on Ballin With No Balls: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYAguTLAYdaEpmpCEO3G11MLr8IoPSALc

03/04/2019

Incredibly powerful words from #socialactivist & actress Dorothy Dandridge. Dorothy made #WomensHistory as the first African-Afircan performer ever nominated for an #Oscar in a leading role. Find out more about our favorite Hollywood icon this Thursday on "Ballin' With No Balls".

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03/01/2019

Happy #NationalEmployeeAppreciationDay to our favorite contracted employee, DP Katelyn Rebelo! We love working with Katelyn and are thrilled she has been willing to put up with us (and our desire to take totally casual BTS shots such as this) on so many shoots.

Celebrate the first day of #WomensHistoryMonth by checking out Katelyn's incredible cinematography on our series "Ballin' With No Balls": http://goo.gl/VaI5Tn

02/28/2019

Today we're all about screenwriter & director Ida May Park! Ida wrote over 50 films throughout her career in the early 20th Century, and yet she remains virtually unseen in film history.

Get the tea on Ida here: https://youtu.be/Cz2zzrHTgFc

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02/27/2019

“Directing is a recreation to me, and I want my people to do good work because of their regard for me and not because I browbeat them into it.” -Ida May Park on her intuitive directing style.

Learn about Ida's legacy tomorrow on Ballin' With No Balls!

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02/26/2019

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

In honor of #NEDAwarenessweek - a cause about which we are extremely passionate - we bring you a compilation of eating disorder facts that may help you better understand the illness. Eating disorders are not something to be ashamed of if you're suffering, but they are something that require treatment, support & understanding. Thank you National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) for shedding light on this important cause that effects so many women & men worldwide!