[4] The collective was founded in 2016 by a group of female cinematographers who wanted to act as allies within the film industry and provide each other with community support and advocacy.
[5] Notable members include Nancy Schreiber, Kira Kelly, Cynthia Pusheck, Amy Vincent, Natalie Kingston, and Ellen Kuras.
However, as a group, they have found it helpful to organize around gender until such time as women cease to be perceived as statistical anomalies or token hires behind the lens.
They emphasize that the group exists to support and uplift cinematographers who are in a position to actively experience gender discrimination in their careers.
[7] The collective holds events for members to network, to explore various cinematography related topics, and new technology.