Author: femalefilmfestival

The irony of this festival is that its goal is to not be around in 5 years time. To eventually not be relevant because there is zero need to have a festival geared for female talent and female stories because the stories presented in Hollywood and around the world are a balanced showcase of the human experience from both sexes.

Our goal is to achieve a lot of success and then fold into oblivion simply because there is no need for this festival.

This festival was created by the FEEDBACK Film & Writing Festival as a simple reaction to a strong need to showcase female talent from around the world in a more profound way.

When putting together the weekly festival, the administration noticed a lack of a female presence in the stories being shown at the festival.

A classic example and analogy to the frustration is how the festival noticed that even the smaller roles in a screenplay were written for a man to play. There was zero reason for this in many stories. How a police officer, or a political campaign manager, for example with 3-4 lines in a screenplay was a "HE" character. Why? And these are the screenplays written by the winners! The talented one who have obtained agents and have began/beginning their careers as a writer.

Director Biography – Jessica Courtney Leen, Megan Haly (BRONAGH)

Jessica is an Irish Actor and Filmmaker. She is based between London and Cork, Ireland and her most recent role was in BBC Dublin Murders as Cassie’s Mum. BRONAGH is Jessica’s debut short film which she wrote, directed, and features in as the title character, Bronagh. Jessica also writes and produces her own theatre work,… Continue reading Director Biography – Jessica Courtney Leen, Megan Haly (BRONAGH)

Director Biography – Kristen Batko (A LOVE STORY)

Kristen Batko was born and raised in Michigan and studied film with a concentration in screenwriting at the University of Michigan. After graduating with honors and awards, she worked in television in New York, before settling in Los Angeles to pursue writing and directing. Batko’s creative interests lie in the intersection of art and activism.… Continue reading Director Biography – Kristen Batko (A LOVE STORY)

Short Film: LOVE ME TENDER, 5min., France, Drama

  A teenager with an obsolete physique undergoes the fatality of being sequestered by her mother since her birth but, by discovering the power of her body by a first orgasm, she one day perceives the evil power of her mother on her … until emancipate. Project Links  Website

Director Biography – Joslyn Rose Lyons (LOOKING GLASS)

“Joslyn is a budding creative talent who has the special skill of breathing freshness and truth into any project she takes on. Her dedication and style are the foundation of her ability to work on project after project, yet maintain an agility and depth to her craft.” — Brian Wright, Director of Talent Acquisitions, Fox… Continue reading Director Biography – Joslyn Rose Lyons (LOOKING GLASS)

Director Biography – Honey Lauren (WIVES OF THE SKIES)

Honey Lauren is a multi-award winning, writer, director and actress. She has over 80 film and television credits and has been in dozens of commercials. One journalist christened her “the female Christopher Walken”. Some of her film credits include the title role in the award winning film, MEN CRY BULLETS, which Roger Ebert called: “The… Continue reading Director Biography – Honey Lauren (WIVES OF THE SKIES)