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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.
Director Biography – Chloe Mondesir (JACKS)
This story was written and directed by Chloe Mondesir who hails from the great state of Texas and is currently living in Los Angeles, CA who is a Public Figure pursuing a career as an, Actress, Writer/Producer/Director. She brings a personal touch with her inaugural film project inspired by one of her grandmother’s struggles growing… Continue reading Director Biography – Chloe Mondesir (JACKS)
Short Film: JACKS, 9min., USA, Drama/Family
During these desperate times in 1950’s, Dallas, TX, Sonia is a friendly 8 year old girl that has finally got the courage to face the neighborhood bully, Theresa, but things get out of hand when this sweet little lady goes on a quest to get her stolen Jacks back. When the two girls fail to… Continue reading Short Film: JACKS, 9min., USA, Drama/Family
Director Biography – Jessica Graham (LISTEN)
Listen is Jessica Graham’s directorial debut. After directing Listen, she went on to direct the comedy pilot, Group Ease with YouTube and Elizabeth Banks’ comedy company WhoHaha. Jessica acted in and produced the award winning short film Monkeys, as well as the murder mystery/horror feature Murder Made Easy, and the upcoming sci-fi feature, The Tangle.… Continue reading Director Biography – Jessica Graham (LISTEN)
Short Film: LISTEN, 7min., USA, Drama/Horror
The deterioration of a relationship due to the horror and heartbreak of domestic violence. This film was directed by a first-time female director. Cinematography by a woman. SFX makeup by a woman. Lead actor is a woman.
Director Biography – Karisa Bruin (LABOR RELATIONS)
Karisa Bruin is a writer-director specializing in dark and grounded comedy. Her inspired-by-real-life pilot Mile Markers, was awarded best comedy pilot at the Premiere Film Festival and her first short film, UberEx, premiered in competition at Dances With Films in 2018. A former Chicagoan, Karisa holds her MFA in Screenwriting from DePaul University and her… Continue reading Director Biography – Karisa Bruin (LABOR RELATIONS)
Short Film: LABOR RELATIONS, 7min., USA, Comedy
In this absurd comedy, a very pregnant Emogen Farrar goes into labor at work and decides to keep working while she delivers her baby. Project Links Website Facebook
Director Biography – Hannah de Groot (TIME AT WOODPINE)
Hannah is from Cupertino, California. A recent graduate of Chapman University Dodge College of Film & Media Arts, she earned her BFA in Film Production with a minor in History. Hannah is also an alumna of Phillips Academy, Andover which served as inspiration for her senior thesis Time at Woodpine. In addition to directing, she… Continue reading Director Biography – Hannah de Groot (TIME AT WOODPINE)
Short Film: TIME AT WOODPINE, 17min., USA, Drama
In 2001, two roommates struggle to adjust to boarding school and each other. They learn that in an unpredictable and sometimes terrifying world, we all need each other to lean on.
Director Biography – Sandy Parker (ALIENATED)
Sandy Parker is a screenwriter and director based in New Orleans. She parlays her training in still photography and theatre, and her years of experience supervising film continuity to tell compelling stories in a unique visual way. Her previous short films, Keeping the Promise – a documentary on human trafficking, and Creatures of God, a… Continue reading Director Biography – Sandy Parker (ALIENATED)