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Barbra Streisand preparing to direct first film since 1996's 'Mirror'

Actress and singer Barbra Streisand, a cast member in the motion picture comedy "The Guilt Trip", attends the premiere of the film at the Regency Village Theatre in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on December 11, 2012. UPI/Jim Ruymen
Actress and singer Barbra Streisand, a cast member in the motion picture comedy "The Guilt Trip", attends the premiere of the film at the Regency Village Theatre in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on December 11, 2012. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Barbra Streisand has signed a deal to direct her first film since 1996's "The Mirror Has Two Faces,"

said Los Angeles production company Aldamisa International.

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"We are thrilled to provide underwriting for a filmmaker of [Streisand's] vision, stature and accomplishment," Nadine de Barros, president of international sales and acquisitions at Aldamisa, told Variety.

The entertainment industry trade newspaper said Streisand is considering several projects, but hasn't committed to one yet.

The music icon and actress has also directed the movies "Yentl" and "The Prince of Tides."

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