There have been many times I’ve tried to write a story and it hasn’t turned out anything like how I imagined it in my head. Can you relate? Out of all the questions I get asked as a writer, this is the most common by far: What do I do when I lose motivation while […]… Continue reading Getting It Right — E.J. Robison
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.
5 books perfect for comfort reading — Edit and Repeat
Looking for a soothing read to get you through these uncertain times? These are the books to settle down with. Much like a giant bowl of mac and cheese or a bag of your favourite chips, there are some books that exist to comfort the soul and soothe a stressed-out mind. You know the ones […]… Continue reading 5 books perfect for comfort reading — Edit and Repeat
The Ripley Saga: A Review of the Core Alien Franchise — /MOVIEslant/
As so many other folks have been doing during the current condition of social isolation, I have been watching a lot of movies. I recently noticed that all four of the core franchise Alien movies, or “The Ripley Saga”, were available on HBO on Demand. I decided to watch them all in order over the […]… Continue reading The Ripley Saga: A Review of the Core Alien Franchise — /MOVIEslant/
Director Biography – Léa Sassi (DAISY DESIRE)
Léa Sassi is a French director and set designer currently based in New York City. After studying journalism at the European Institute of Journalism in Paris (France), she moved to New York City to pursue a master’s degree in Directing at School of Visual Arts. Combining her journalistic passion for truth and her keen sense… Continue reading Director Biography – Léa Sassi (DAISY DESIRE)
Short Film: DAISY DESIRE, 12min., USA, Romance/Comedy
Daisy Desire is the story of 60-year-old literary editor, Daisy, who discovers that her husband Michael is spending his nights watching online pornography. Initially distressed and hurt, her journey surprisingly pulls her into a new world of seduction and self-acceptance. To overcome her insecurities, she will need the support of her two best friends and… Continue reading Short Film: DAISY DESIRE, 12min., USA, Romance/Comedy
Short Film: 19, 12min., France, Drama
Julie and Vincent are in love. Passionately in love. After waiting for Julie all day, Vincent finally has her for him tonight but Julie’s cell phone rings again and again. Passion, sex and jealousy : what is really going on behind closed doors? . Project Links Website
Director Biography – Gabrielle Butler (EGG)
Gabrielle Butler grew up in Western Australia’s wheatbelt. Gabrielle learnt painting from her grandmother, at 16 years old she exhibited her painting at The Art Gallery of Western Australia. At 17, Gabrielle pursued a Bachelor of Arts, in Screen Arts and Photography from Curtin University, graduating with High Distinction. Gabrielle was the Youth Ambassador in… Continue reading Director Biography – Gabrielle Butler (EGG)
Short Film: EGG, 11min., Australia, Fantasy
A man wakes from a strange, egg-like machine to find himself in the middle of a desolate wasteland. Lost and with no memory, he sets out to explore the strange world around him. Film Type: Short, Student Genres: Sci-Fi Runtime: 11 minutes 20 seconds Completion Date: November 16, 2018 Production Budget: 2,000 AUD Country of… Continue reading Short Film: EGG, 11min., Australia, Fantasy
Short Film: THE FISHERMAN, 6min., China, Documentary
While waiting for the reopening of the fishing season, Siqing Lin, a native fisherman from the southern part of China, must face a sever hurricane. Whether he can go out to sea hangs in the balance. Project Links Website
Short Film: PROOF, 10min., USA, Drama
Iman, a Pakistani woman, met Evan, a New York native, while the two were film students in New York City. Iman is on a student visa and just returned from a trip to see her family. After being together for 4 years, the two get engaged and are planning to get married. However, during an… Continue reading Short Film: PROOF, 10min., USA, Drama