The Value Gap: Female-Driven Films from Pitch to Premiere, Courtney Brannon Donoghue (2023)

Shokoofeh Mirzaeiabdoli

doi:10.1386/jac_00173_5

May 21, 2026Journal of African Cinemas

The Value Gap: Female-Driven Films from Pitch to Premiere, Courtney Brannon Donoghue (2023)

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The review examines the value gap in the film industry regarding female-driven films.
Literature review of 'The Value Gap: Female-Driven Films from Pitch to Premiere' by Courtney Brannon Donoghue
Analysis of key themes and arguments presented in the book
Identifies systemic barriers faced by female filmmakers
Highlights the economic and cultural impacts of underrepresentation in film
Suggests strategies for improving female representation and storytelling in cinema

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Review analyzes the challenges and opportunities in female-driven films, highlighting industry disparities.

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Review of: The Value Gap: Female-Driven Films from Pitch to Premiere , Courtney Brannon Donoghue (2023) Austin, TX: University of Texas Press, 331 pp., ISBN 978-1-47732-731-9, PDF, USD 28.45

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