DOOR 42 PRESENTS

AXE WOMEN: THE MODERN LUMBERJILL

4 PART DOCUMENTARY

A high-octane documentary exploring the intersection of feminism & athleticism of Lumberjills. From women’s wartime contributions in the timber industry to modern-day athletes challenging gender norms with their strength & power, this documentary offers an inside view of how lumberjills have navigated societal perceptions, their physical power, family responsibilities & their own identity for over 100 years.


*Tax-deductible donations to support the feature production are processed through our fiscal sponsor, the Cinematography for Actors Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

THE WOMEN-LED FILMMAKING TEAM

Breanna Wing
Director & Producer

Breanna Wing uses filmmaking to tell stories about the human experience and the natural world. A Maine native and Chapman University graduate, Breanna has worked from a young age to shed light on the issues of conservation and gender equality.

Breanna's documentary journey began at 14 when she directed her first film, shedding light on the local humane society's overuse of euthanasia.  The film helped raise funds for the new Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, now a sanctuary for over 3,500 animals. A few years later, she co-directed and co-produced Eye to Eye, a documentary shot in Cameroon spotlighting the illegal bushmeat trade and advocating for the protection of endangered primates.

Breanna transitioned to narrative filmmaking on blockbuster sets, including two Marvel Cinematic Universe films, which paved the way for jobs on major productions like Django Unchained.  She was promoted to Art Department Coordinator of an NBC sitcom, has been an assistant to Producer Victor Hsu, Director Jason Winer, and an award-winning Casting Director.

In recent years, Breanna has expanded into acting, studying at Los Angeles studios and landing roles in films by Quentin Tarantino and Aaron Sorkin.

Indeana Underhill
Producer & Cinematographer

Indeana Underhill is a cinematographer, producer, and co-founder of Cinematography for Actors, a non-profit focused on empowering underrepresented filmmakers through education, community building and alternative financing methods. She holds a dual degree in Film Production from the University of Edinburgh/Edinburgh College of Art, studied at Universidad del Cine in Buenos Aires, and completed the Cinematography Program at Maine Media Workshops before graduating from the AFI Conservatory.

Her career began as a photographer, capturing campaigns for brands such as Corona, Mercedes, Marriott, and FC Barcelona across more than 80 international shoots. She first gained on-set experience in the Middle East as an operator on the TIFF-premiered feature CERTIFIED MAIL. Since then, she has shot over 40 projects, recently including a collaboration with AFI to film a Morgan Freeman tribute for the Nicole Kidman Lifetime Achievement Awards.

In addition to her work in film, Indeana has shared her expertise on collaboration and storytelling as a guest lecturer at institutions and festivals like Cornell, CSUN, HollyShorts, NAB Show, and Post Podcast Movement.

contact: axewomenfilm@gmail.com