film
30 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making film. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole film guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making film?
Shelley Duvall, Meryl Streep, Kalpana, Usha Mangeshkar, Doris Day, and Barbra Streisand are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/film/girls lists 30, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making film?
Further out, try Shelley Duvall, Pinar Toprak, Anne Dudley, and Laurie Anderson.
Where should I start with film?
Start with Alicia Keys, then work your way out a level at a time.
where does your own listening sit? map your taste ✦
artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
✦ who did we miss in film?
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