Women comprised only 18% of all directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, and editors working on the top 250 domestic grossing films of 2017. Which is what makes these female-focused film festivals all the more important in supporting and showcasing female talent in the movie industry.

We here at Film Daily were majorly stoked to take a break from the newsroom to sit down with Con Air, Expendables 2, and all-around action-film maven, director Simon West, for a cozy chat about his recently-released film Gun Shy. West has been a Hollywood

Festival season is upon us. For every triumph and award, there are thousands of film industry hopefuls who just didn’t make the cut. While work after a rejection can feel like an uphill struggle, pushing forward in the face of adversity can make or break