The Academy Awards have come under attack for their lack of recognition of female directors and has faced criticism for hindering women’s ability to make a name for themselves in a male-dominated industry. But female directors within the College of Communication look to the industry with hope and determination despite the challenges of the past.

The 36th Redstone Film Festival showcased this year’s best films from Boston University’s Department of Film and Television on Friday. Sponsored each spring by Sumner Redstone, chairman of VIACOM,...

Boston University’s Film and Television Department rolled out its red carpet Wednesday night for the 35th annual Redstone Film Festival. The films screened ranged in topic from drunken grandmas to...