# BPS 457: The Untold Stories of Women in Action Cinema with Melanie Wise

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Podcast: [Bulletproof Screenwriting™ Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast-925738)
Published: 2026-02-05T12:30:03+00:00
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## Resource

Melanie Wise, a former model and actress, discusses her transition to producing due to height-related challenges in acting. She produced the horror action film "Hannah's Gift," which she also starred in, and faced issues with lost masters and ineffective editors. Wise co-founded the Artemis Film Festival to showcase women in action roles, highlighting historical female contributions and contemporary achievements. The festival, fan-backed and media-partnered, aims to prove the marketability of women in action films. Wise also discusses the potential of VR technology and its impact on storytelling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support .

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