On the exact time the international Women’s day was commemorated, we in the whiteboard team were estactic that Kathryn Bigelow became the first female that won the award for Best Director at the Oscars for her movie ‘The Hurt Locker‘. Some of you might not know that Kathryn Bigelow is actually the former wife of one this years nominated directors, to give a hint, it’s the director of the most expensive movie this year. Yup, we are talking about James Cameron. Although they were married years ago in the 80’s, we still like to think that her wining moment is a somewhat a sweet revenge to Cameron himself. Especially after reading numerous stories on his terrorizing and perfectionist character on the set, we just hope his not gritting his teeth when they announced the award. We loved how Kathryn Bigelow was being diplomatic by praising Cameron as inspirational we quote, “I think he’s an extraordinary filmmaker. I have to say, all the nominees are phenomenal, powerful, talented filmmakers, and what an honor“

Kathryn Bigelow is also one of those extraordinary filmmakers. She for one has managed to breakthrough the stereotype of women being able to direct a typical guy-genre movie and have proven her quality as a filmmaker.Born in San Carlos, California, United States. Bigelow is the only child of a paint factory manager and a librarian. Her creative endeavors were as a student of Painting, and then she entered graduate film program at the Columbia University, where she studied theory and criticism and earned her master’s degree. Starting her career in film she then is best known for 1991’s surf/heist film Point Break or 1995’s futuristic action film Strange Days. In her interview with Newsweek, Bigelow has stated that she is more a keen observer than someone who likes to participate in engaging with someone, and that’s what made her movie ‘The Hurt Locker’ different from other movies, she says : “War’s dirty little secret is that some men love it. I’m trying to unpack why, to look at what it means to be a hero in the context of 21st-century combat.” this ultimately gave a different standpoint to her movie.

We applaud Bigelow’s great endeavours and are astound by her humble personality as she states in her Oscars acceptance speech that her secret to directing is collaborating with a group of extraordinary crew. Being the fourth woman in history to be nominated for the honor, we support her moment of winning. In the words of Barbara Streisand, “it’s about time!“.