Iyin Landre is a writer/director with a wide variety of commercials, music videos and narrative work under her belt. In 2012, she raised over $77K on Kickstarter and shot her first feature film in Brazil, which subsequently played at several festivals in the US. And since October of 2017, Landre has made over 60+ short… Continue reading Director Biography – Iyin Landre (BARE IT ALL)
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.
Short Film: BARE IT ALL, 7min., Documentary/Experimental
After experiencing a shocking tragedy, Lynette struggled for more than 10 years with an addiction, self-doubt, and debilitating negative thoughts, until she finally learned to love herself again. The idea behind BARE IT ALL: The ability to love is the greatest power we (humans) possess. Through applying the simple act of love, we can create… Continue reading Short Film: BARE IT ALL, 7min., Documentary/Experimental
Short Film: 1814 FROST FAIR, 4min., UK, Drama
During the Little Ice Age of the 17th to early 19th centuries the River Thames completely froze over on eight occasions and London witnessed a series of historic spectacles – The Frost Fairs. In 1814, thousands flocked onto the thick ice to witness and enjoy an impromptu mix of festival, circus, and street show. Tents… Continue reading Short Film: 1814 FROST FAIR, 4min., UK, Drama
Director Biography – Hollie Olenik (YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY)
Born & raised in Oshawa, Ontario (with a penchant for the dramatic), Hollie Olenik is a Toronto-based writer and director. She is in her fifth year of film production at Ryerson’s School of Image Arts. She has written & directed multiple short films including narratives Ophelia, Your Mileage May Vary, and an experimental piece, Liminal.… Continue reading Director Biography – Hollie Olenik (YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY)
Short Film: YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY, 7min., Canada, Drama
A middle-aged woman makes a last-ditch effort to sell her eye-sore car to an optimistic teenage rocker. This goes smoothly until they find a time capsule of forgotten items from her youth. Bonding over discovered similar interests, they try to grapple the generational gap, nostalgia, and envy of each other’s lives. During the encounter, the… Continue reading Short Film: YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY, 7min., Canada, Drama
Short Film: LILI, 8min., USA, Drama
Lili (Lisa Smit – Netflix’s Ares) knows she has to nail this audition. The Man (Derek de Lint – Soldier of Orange/The Unbearable Lightness of Being) she auditions for, knows this too. Thus starts an uncomfortable cat and mouse game in this single-shot #metoo horror, about power, the misuse of power and female empowerment.… Continue reading Short Film: LILI, 8min., USA, Drama
Director Biography – Emily DeBackere (LAUNDRY)
Emily DeBackere is going into her fourth year film at Ryerson University in Toronto, ON. Laundry is Emily’s directing debut project made outside of school. Director Statement I wrote this film in hopes to visually express the issues tackled in sexual assault. Drawing from a past experience of mine, there is a constant need to… Continue reading Director Biography – Emily DeBackere (LAUNDRY)
Short Film: LAUNDRY, 3min., Canada, Experimental
Laundry is a meditative short that speaks of the battle between innocence and corruption. Set against a rural backdrop, the film brings into focus the destructive impact sexual assault can have on the mental capacity of a human being. Paralleling the event with mundane activities, the short aims to articulate the fact that this type… Continue reading Short Film: LAUNDRY, 3min., Canada, Experimental
Director Biography – PAULA C. FRIAS (CHICKEN)
PAULA C. FRIAS is a Spanish filmmaker from Madrid who has been living in London for 11 years. After studying courses in film schools such as ECAM (Madrid) or NYFA (Harvard University Campus) she settled in London and became an Assistant Director to films such as “Kingsman”, “Wonder Woman”, “Jason Bourne”, “Alice Through the Looking… Continue reading Director Biography – PAULA C. FRIAS (CHICKEN)
Short Film: CHICKEN, 5min., UK, Drama
Every day is the same. Or is it? Project Title (Original Language): Gallina Project Type: Short Genres: Drama, Comedy, Music Runtime: 5 minutes 35 seconds Completion Date: March 4, 2019 Production Budget: 300 GBP Country of Origin: United Kingdom Country of Filming: United Kingdom Language: Other Shooting Format: Digital Aspect Ratio: 16:9