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Computing History: Where did all the women go?

Posted September 30, 2017September 30, 2017by Over Lord in Computers

New exhibition set to shine a spotlight on the rich history of women in computing A major exhibition is set to open on October 5th at the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge. Computing History: Where did all the women…

Happy International Women’s Day

Posted March 8, 2013March 8, 2017by Over Lord in Films, history

I originally wrote this piece for Ada Lovelace Day over on my main blog. As today is International Women's Day I have decided to re-post it over here. Ada Lovelace Day is a day to remember that science isn't just…

London Korean Film Festival announces its 2022 programme

Posted October 4, 2022October 4, 2022by Over Lord in Films

Following the announcement of Choi Dong-hoon's Alienoid opening the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF), the festival is proud to reveal its 2022 programme filled with critically acclaimed films, exciting new talent, Korean box office hits, the latest K-Horror films, powerful…

VINDICATION SWIM is coming exclusively to UK Cinemas this International Women’s Day

Posted January 18, 2024by Over Lord in Films

Picnik Entertainment is excited to share that their inspirational and multi-award-winning new film Vindication Swim, will be released this International Women's Day, 8th March, in celebration of the incredible achievements of Mercedes Gleitze. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV_OW82cN64 Based on the inspirational true story…

16 Days 16 Films Short Film Festival and Competition is coming soon

Posted November 23, 2023November 22, 2023by Over Lord in Films

The annual short film festival and competition 16 DAYS 16 FILMS today announces the 16 finalist films and jury members for the 2023 edition. With the support of UN Women, UK Says No More, Voice of Change, the Geena Davis…

The jury and films have been announced for 16 Days 16 Films

Posted November 17, 2020November 17, 2020by Over Lord in Competition

Modern Films and the Kering Foundation today announced the 16 finalists and jury members for the third annual 16 DAYS 16 FILMS initiative. This short film competition platforms female filmmakers and their films, which explore, emote, and educate on forms…

Youth Activism in America – Powerful Documentary “The Day I Had To Grow Up” to Premiere at Barcelona Intl. Film Fest

Posted September 7, 2021September 6, 2021by Over Lord in Films

Today Rosso Films International are thrilled to announce that their powerful documentary on Youth Activism in America "The Day I Had To Grow Up," will celebrate its European Premiere at L'HIFF - Barcelona International Film Festival on Thursday 16th September…

Ada Lovelace Day 2013, a celebration of women in science

Posted October 15, 2013August 30, 2018by Over Lord in Computers, science

I wrote a piece for my other blog as well as re-using it here for International Women’s Day so for this year I have decided to delve deeper into the world of science, engineering and more of the women who…

Submissions are now open for the 16 Days 16 Films competition

Posted September 16, 2020September 16, 2020by Over Lord in Competition

Submissions are now open for this year’s initiative, which advocates to combat violence against women, and will take place from 25 November – 10 December 2020 Inspired by the UN Women campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender- based Violence,…

Who is Belmaya?

Posted August 26, 2021by Over Lord in Films

Tideturner Films and Dartmouth Films are thrilled to release the critically acclaimed documentary I AM BELMAYA from director Sue Carpenter and co-director Belmaya Nepali, in cinemas and on demand from 15th October 2021 to honour International Day of the Girl…