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.

Female Sculptor of the 1600s — Suzanne’s Mom’s Blog

Photos: Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas, Suida-Manning Collection Luisia Roldán’s “Education of the Virgin” (1689–1706). Detail, preconservation. Mary is the child reading at her mother’s knee. I like thinking about the career of this 17th century sculptor and her subject in the terracotta above, whether she chose the topic or it was commissioned. […]… Continue reading Female Sculptor of the 1600s — Suzanne’s Mom’s Blog

Best place to be creative is in nature itself. — Spilling Life

Exclusive designs by available at Swank Event until May 30. ✯ Dreamland Designs – Spring Tree Poppy Flower Patch, Spring Tree Flower Patch ✯ CJ Creations – Raphael Artist Set – includes poses for both male, female and kids. Artwork, and Gazebo with decor. Other Decor HPMD – Sweet Garden GrassMeadow Works – FX sweetgrass […]… Continue reading Best place to be creative is in nature itself. — Spilling Life

Usher faces backlash after saying: “Nicki Minaj is a product of Lil Kim” Urban, International — Will County Connected

Paras Griffin/WireImage Usher is in hot water after claiming “Nicki [Minaj] is a product of Lil’ Kim,”during a discussion with Verzuz co-creator Swizz Beatz. After the Nelly vs. Ludacris Verzuz battle this past weekend, Usher joined Swizz on Instagram Live to discuss potential battles, during which Usher made the comment about the two arch-rivals, prompting… Continue reading Usher faces backlash after saying: “Nicki Minaj is a product of Lil Kim” Urban, International — Will County Connected

Female Film Festival Testimonial – May 18 2020

Filmmaker Chloe Mondesir (JACKS) First I want to say thanks to all of the individuals who gave feedback, that was awesome! My heart melted as I watched the feedback video. It was very encouraging to hear that the audience picked up on so many details from the music, to wardrobe, the relationships of the characters, the… Continue reading Female Film Festival Testimonial – May 18 2020

‘Hollywood’ Wants Viewers to Consider Who Tells the Stories Without Interrogating Its Own — Screen Queens

Ryan Murphy continues his television domination with a new Netflix miniseries exploring every filmmakers’ favourite topic: the film industry itself. Viewers are introduced to a crisp, shiny 1940s Los Angeles through the eyes of the studio system’s newcomers, has-beens, brightest lights, and castaways. This mix of historical figures —Rock Hudson (Jake Picking), Anna May Wong […]… Continue reading ‘Hollywood’ Wants Viewers to Consider Who Tells the Stories Without Interrogating Its Own — Screen Queens

Rewatching Rory Gilmore: How Our Relationships with Fictional Characters Change Over Time — Screen Queens

When it comes to comfort food, nothing hits like a delicious portion of Gilmore Girls. A cultural touchstone of the early 2000s and a springboard for the careers of the likes of Jared Padelecki, Milo Ventimiglo, Melissa McCarthy and Matt Czuchry, Gilmore Girls falls into the homey category of low threat television. Amy Sherman-Palladino’s family […]… Continue reading Rewatching Rory Gilmore: How Our Relationships with Fictional Characters Change Over Time — Screen Queens

Jessica Rothe Dazzles in This Musical Remake of 80’s Hit ‘Valley Girl’ — Screen Queens

Jessica Rothe is on the rise and with each new project she is showing off the range and depth of her talents. Having played one of Emma Stone’s roommates in 2016’s Oscar-winning musical La La Land, Rothe finds herself centre stage of the musical remake of 1983’s Valley Girl. Granted this is not the Oscar-winning […]… Continue reading Jessica Rothe Dazzles in This Musical Remake of 80’s Hit ‘Valley Girl’ — Screen Queens

Mental Health in Teen Drama: Growing Up With ‘Skins’ and Looking Back With ‘Sex Education’ — Screen Queens

If you ask any British twenty-something, the likelihood is they’ll recall when Skins first trailered on E4, back in 2007. Beth Ditto’s husky tones belted out the lyrics to ‘Standing in the Way of Control’ against a house-party backdrop of sex, pills, and vomit. Back then, my twelve-year-old brain didn’t know how to process what […]… Continue reading Mental Health in Teen Drama: Growing Up With ‘Skins’ and Looking Back With ‘Sex Education’ — Screen Queens