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)
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.
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)
Short Film: ALIENATED, 5min., USA, Sci-Fi/Drama
A teenager talks to her therapist about her feelings of isolation in a world that has changed in ways that are beyond her control, and the vague memory of a disturbing incident that continues to haunt her. Project Links Facebook
Director Biography – Katherine Castellaw (CIGARETTE LIPS)
Katherine Castellaw was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She has a background in dance and is now a New York based actor. Currently, she is finishing her last year at the William Esper Studio conservatory and has a passion for telling female driven stories through film. Katherine wrote, directed, and produced her first… Continue reading Director Biography – Katherine Castellaw (CIGARETTE LIPS)
Short Film: CIGARETTE LIPS, 7min., USA, Drama
A woman weighs her options in the heat of temptation. The journey takes place at a cafe, in the middle of a cigarette break. An exploration of femininity and the struggle to break free from expectations. Film Type: Short Runtime: 6 minutes 41 seconds Completion Date: March 16, 2018 Production Budget: 1,068 USD Country of… Continue reading Short Film: CIGARETTE LIPS, 7min., USA, Drama
Director Biography – Alex Harris (MONOCHOPSIS)
Originally from Portland Oregon, Director Alex F. Harris graduated from Southern Oregon University with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. His background in martial arts and interest in comic books and hands-on industry experience heavily influence his directorial style. He is currently in post-production on a music video, in pre-production for a short-film while steadily writing… Continue reading Director Biography – Alex Harris (MONOCHOPSIS)
Short Film: MONOCHOPSIS, 6min., USA, Drama/Thriller
All sound fades, your vision narrows and blurs, you are now fighting to regain control of your mind. Step inside Iris’ world and take a deeper look at social anxiety. Project Links Website
Director Biography – Deanna Director (MILLENIALS THROUGHOUT HISTORY: A TITANIC FOLLOWING)
Deanna Director is a newly Los Angeles based comedy writer, filmmaker and performer. She spent the last 10 years in NYC working as an Advertising Copywriter + Associate Creative Director, where her work received global attention for major brands including Taco Bell, Hershey’s and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Deanna loves bringing big ideas to life in… Continue reading Director Biography – Deanna Director (MILLENIALS THROUGHOUT HISTORY: A TITANIC FOLLOWING)
Short Film: MILLENIALS THROUGHOUT HISTORY: A TITANIC FOLLOWING, 4min., USA, Comedy
Watch as a 2019 Instagram influencer reviews the Titanic in 1912… “Millennials Throughout History” is a comedic series that places real-life Instagram Influencers in the middle of famous historical events. It merges the present with the past, creating a unique lens to observe our current social-media-obsessed culture. Episode One: A Titanic Following features famed Travel… Continue reading Short Film: MILLENIALS THROUGHOUT HISTORY: A TITANIC FOLLOWING, 4min., USA, Comedy