$avvy explores why it’s critical for women to understand and take control of their personal finances. $avvy investigates the historical, cultural and societal norms around women and money. With incisive humor and captivating honesty, $avvy questions why women often take a backseat to their finances and why it’s so important now more than ever for women to take control of their financial futures.

Director: Robin Hauser

Editor: Shirley Thompson

Website: finishlinefeaturefilms.com/savvy/

Sixty mile an hour winds, tinder dry hills, firestorm tornadoes that melted cars while traveling the length of a football field every three seconds—in October 2017, Sonoma County lost 22 lives, 5200 structures, and awoke to the deep pain of climate change. Embers of Awakening blends the powerful personal stories of fire survivors with interviews from scientists, activists, politicians, and other community members to inspire each viewer toward positive engagement and action.

Award of Merit for Editing The IndieFest 2022, Official selection AV Fest 2022.

Director: Phyllis Ann Rosenfield

Editor: Shirley Thompson