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Above: Anita Sarkeesian’s new web series is a feminist take on history

We read a lot of stuff each week. Here are a few snippets from the past week packed neatly into one post for your convenience. Happy bedtime reading!

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Anita Sarkeesian’s new web series is a feminist take on history

Ordinary Women: Daring to Defy History – created by Sarkeesian, former Offworld writer, with editor Laura Hudson and producer Elisabeth Aultman – is a biographical web series profiling influential women throughout history. Read the full story

Amazon is working on a platform for interactive VR experiences

A job listing on Glassdoor from Amazon reveals that the company is working on a “platform and interface for immersive storytelling.” Read the full story

British Film Institute launches £2.5 million initiative for new generation of diverse film producers

Recognizing the challenges faced by producers who are in an early stage of their careers and have yet to establish themselves in the industry, the new-look BFI Vision Awards are for emerging producers, with a mission to discover and develop emerging filmmaking voices across the nations and regions of the UK. Read the full story

Vimeo announces its second helping of original programming

Vimeo announced its first slate of original programming back in October. Now the online video platform has added to its originals library with a second round of original programming, including contributions from Jake and Amir, Garfunkel and Oates, and other notable content creators. Read the full story

Hollywood’s biggest directors want to bring new movies straight to your living room

A new service called Screening Room could soon let consumers watch new movies the same day they hit theaters — for a hefty price. On Wednesday, Variety reported that movie studios and the Sean Parker-backed startup have been in negotiations to help make the service a reality. Read the full story