Twilight director on ‘uphill battle’ of launching the iconic franchise as a woman

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke is reflecting on the iconic franchise and its legacy, plus delving into the reality of being a female filmmaker (Picture: Antonelli/Laruffa/Shutterstock)‘It’s always a no,’ says Catherine Hardwicke of the struggle to get films made throughout her career as a director, from Twilight to Lords of Dogtown to her bold and visceral debut, teen psychological drama Thirteen, over 20 years ago.Not that it was Hardwicke’s introduction to Holly