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.

Called to Persevere — Big Sky Buckeye

From Hebrews 10:19-20: “Therefore, my friends, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain (that is, through his flesh).” Sharing these words of eternal hope Living with hope-filling optimism Gathering with positive people Persevering through God’s… Continue reading Called to Persevere — Big Sky Buckeye

@NicoleConn: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? — The Reel Women

There’s an old adage that you only have so many favors you can ask for in this town, so make sure it counts. I don’t subscribe to that. I believe as women, we need to take action at every turn to be as successful as the men in this town. So you ask, and they […]… Continue reading @NicoleConn: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? — The Reel Women

@noonesokay @PamelaPortnoy @AlexaMarieAnderson1: Why did you decide to get into this industry? — The Reel Women

Pamela: Acting’s been my great love since I was a little kid. When I was seven I asked my parents if I could get an agent so I could be on commercials and TV, and they said that as long as I kept my grades up I could, so I did. Alexa: It has been […]… Continue reading @noonesokay @PamelaPortnoy @AlexaMarieAnderson1: Why did you decide to get into this industry? — The Reel Women

Interview with Filmmaker Sandy Parker (ALIENATED) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

ALIENATED played to rave reviews at the April 2020 Female Feedback Film Festival. Matthew Toffolo: What motivated you to make this film? Sandy Parker: I was getting the feeling that some festivals mainly wanted stories about young people getting molested. A moderator at a pitch session I attended said, “These are the stories that need […]… Continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Sandy Parker (ALIENATED) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Interview with Screenwriter KD Farris (LOVE NEVER SLEEPS) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? KD Farris: It’s the story of a woman whose magical view of the Universe as a child, crosses into her present reality. It’s about the way in which our childhood view can be a more accurate portrayal of who we are boundaries in her adulthood, pathing the way […]… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter KD Farris (LOVE NEVER SLEEPS) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Interview with Screenwriter Danica Edelbrock (SHADOW DANCE) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about? Danica Edelbrock: Shadow Dance is about a young woman finding her way in a fast city. She slows down to enjoy the subtle beauty of nature around her, transforming her life moving forward. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Shadow Dance is a drama. 3. Why […]… Continue reading Interview with Screenwriter Danica Edelbrock (SHADOW DANCE) — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Interview with Poet Sienna Feruzi — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Go to the writer’s website: http://mybook.to/Blumaniterrian 1) What is the theme of your poem? “Dear Mema,” is about my grandma’s passing. “If Only” is about an old friend who didn’t know God. 2) What motivated you to write this poem? “Dear Mema,”- my grandma’s funeral/”If Only”- poor decisions in life 3) How long have you […]… Continue reading Interview with Poet Sienna Feruzi — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Interview with Poet Jean Buschmann — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

1) What is the theme of your poem? The title is a double-entendre. The real GIANT moment refers to the unforseen and unbelievably fortuitious kind gesture of a stranger. The experience stayed with me for all these years because the man was not a scalper, he just wound up with two extra tickets when friends […]… Continue reading Interview with Poet Jean Buschmann — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Interview with Writer Tahnee Langshaw — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary

Matthew Toffolo: What is your short story about? Tahnee Langshaw: It is about a young singer who has just lost her mum to cancer. Her mother was always such a huge influence on her life – constantly challenging and testing her, treating her like an adult even as a child. As her singing career grew […]… Continue reading Interview with Writer Tahnee Langshaw — Matthew Toffolo’s Summary