New 'Twilight' Short Films Will Soon Be On Facebook
by Andy Neuenschwander"Twilight" isn't done just yet!
Lionsgate and "Twilight" author Stephanie Meyer announced a plan to continue the "Twilight" universe by selecting five unknown female directors to create short films based on the franchise's famous characters.
The short films, once they're finished, will premiere exclusively on Facebook, giving fans everywhere free access to the new stories in the "Twilight" mythos.
"We think Facebook is a great way for us to introduce the world of Twilight to a whole new audience while re-energizing existing fans," said Lionsgate vice chairman Michael Burns.
The lucky directors will not only have the honor of helming the films, but they will also be able to take pride in the fact that they were chosen by an all-star panel of women in the movie industry.
On the panel and choosing the directors will be Kate Winslet, Octavia Spencer, Julie Bowen, Catherine Hardwicke, producer Cathy Schulman, "Frozen" director Jennifer Lee, and Kristen Stewart herself!
So not only will the films provide new stories to "Twilight" fans, but the program will also work to spread awareness about the lack of female directors in the industry, with the hope of continuing the program with other franchises in the future.