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.

‘Sunset Boulevard’ and the Ageing Woman: Sexism and Ageism in Hollywood — Screen Queens

As soon as women hit the age of eighteen, we’re jumped on about concerns of ageing. We’re told our bodies are on a downward spiral and after 25 we won’t be able to eat all the things we want to. We’re told it’s never too early to invest in a good eye cream and that […]… Continue reading ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and the Ageing Woman: Sexism and Ageism in Hollywood — Screen Queens

‘Parkland Rising’ Sees the Spirit of Youth Rise from the Ashes of Tragedy — Screen Queens

In Parkland Rising, a documentary detailing the aftermath of Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, following a mass shooting on February 14th, 2018, the perpetrator is never referenced. The person responsible for the deaths of 17 of the school’s students and faculty is not named, granted any relation to the school community, or given […]… Continue reading ‘Parkland Rising’ Sees the Spirit of Youth Rise from the Ashes of Tragedy — Screen Queens

‘Dead to Me’ S2 has Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown — Screen Queens

“So you’re that friend, you’re the clutch friend?” asks potential love interest Michelle (Natalie Morales) to Judy (Linda Cardellini). We, the audience, shout back a resounding yes — but what’s wrong with that? Over the course of the first series of Dead to Me, Judy and Jen (Christina Applegate) embark on an intense friendship formed […]… Continue reading ‘Dead to Me’ S2 has Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown — Screen Queens

Confronting Discomfort: On Re-watching ‘Pride’ — Screen Queens

A bright-eyed baby queer, I first watched Pride on its release in 2014. The film follows the true story of LGSM (Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners) led by Mark Ashton (Ben Schnetzer), aiming to aid miners amidst the 1984 to 1985 strike. It pulled me in – gave me a cup of tea, a […]… Continue reading Confronting Discomfort: On Re-watching ‘Pride’ — Screen Queens

‘Hidden’ S2 Will Lead you by the Hand, and Then Fling you Into the Abyss — Screen Queens

The second series of Hidden finds Cadi John (Sian Reese-Williams) conflicted, promoted to Detective Chief Inspector for her work in the first series, but in mourning over the loss of her father. On the other side, her deputy DS Owen Vaughn (Sion Alun Davies) faces new life, as he struggles to balance his job and […]… Continue reading ‘Hidden’ S2 Will Lead you by the Hand, and Then Fling you Into the Abyss — Screen Queens

Ways to Motivate Yourself at Work — Motivation Instant Trigger

Are you lacking the motivation you came blazing through the doors with? Do you feel beaten down by your day-to-day routines? And worst, have all of your brilliant ideas fallen by the wayside?Before we dive into how to re-motivate, let’s identify why you may have lost your steam. There are the ways which will help […]… Continue reading Ways to Motivate Yourself at Work — Motivation Instant Trigger

Monday Motivation: Green With Envy – Loralyn Mears PhD — The Daily Grand

Monday motivation, we need it, let’s go! We see you, struggling to get your day started and in need of a pick-me-up to launch your week on the right foot. Studies show that your morning mood affects your productivity all day. Grit Daily is here to get your work week off to a good start. […]… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Green With Envy – Loralyn Mears PhD — The Daily Grand