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 Festival TV Pilot Best Scene Reading: MRS. MD, by Mary Kate Allen

They say becoming a doctor is a hero’s journey, but they never say anything about the hero’s significant other. Let’s change that. CAST LIST: NARRATION – JULIE C. SHEPPARD Jenna – 10- DIANA FRANZ Henry – 10 – THOMAS FOURMIER — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne… Continue reading Female Festival TV Pilot Best Scene Reading: MRS. MD, by Mary Kate Allen

Director Biography – Teresa Lavina (BAD FRUIT)

Teresa Lavina trained as an Stanislavski actor in Bilbao Spain from 1992. She moved to Ireland to continue her acting training in 1997, she trained in the Focus Theatre in Dublin with Deirdre O’Connell and for 3 years full time in Bull Alley. She has trained the Meisner Technique both in London and Dublin with… Continue reading Director Biography – Teresa Lavina (BAD FRUIT)

Short Film: BAD FRUIT, 11min., Ireland, Documentary

This is a film about the Tuam babies in Ireland. 796 babies were thrown in a septic tank, no proper burials, no prayers, no respect. The nuns have not yet apologised for their actions. This film is a testimony told by the survivors of Tuam mother and baby home, their experience and stories. I am… Continue reading Short Film: BAD FRUIT, 11min., Ireland, Documentary

Short Film: BUT YOU LOOK SO GOOD, 12min., France, Drama

Alice is 23 but feels like 97. She looks in perfect health from the outside but her whole body is hurting from the inside. Nobody seems to understand or acknowledge her pain. She is lost and alone. Until she meets Gina… Project Links  Website News & Reviews “Découvrez la crème du cinéma indépendant, distinguée au… Continue reading Short Film: BUT YOU LOOK SO GOOD, 12min., France, Drama

Director Biography – Evgeniya Radilova (PATRIK)

Evgeniya Radilova is a internationally award winning actress and a filmmaker. After making a name for herself back in Bulgaria, she comes to the States to pursue her career as an actress. She appeared Off-Broadway, became a SAG-AFTRA, AEA, and a lifetime member of The Actors Studio, where she performed opposite Ellen Burstyn in The Cherry Orchard, directed by… Continue reading Director Biography – Evgeniya Radilova (PATRIK)

Short Film: PATRIK, 10min., USA, Drama

This is a story about an accomplished elderly actor who grew too old for our modern fast paced life and on his way to receiving his final and ultimate life time achievement recognition, he gets swallowed up by it mercilessly. It is a human story about trying to age gracefully while being pushed aside by… Continue reading Short Film: PATRIK, 10min., USA, Drama

Director Biography – Jo Southwell (ENTRANCE NO EXIT)

Jo is an award winning film director with titles including HOLDING ON, COVER ME, DEIRDRE and THE GUNMAN. In 2017, Jo was selected by Directors UK to be a mentee to Jon East on Killing Eve (BBC USA). She is shortlisted for the BBC Directors Scheme for emerging talent. In development, DEIRDRE OF THE SORROWS… Continue reading Director Biography – Jo Southwell (ENTRANCE NO EXIT)

Short Film: ENTRANCE NO EXIT, 8min., UK, Comedy/Drama

An OCD tennis player on a long haul flight to Australia. Mid flight she needs the loo. Simple. Right ? Wrong ! Can Helen overcome her demons and escape the toilet before the plane lands ? Project Links  Website News & Reviews “Frame Light Review” https://www.framelight.org/articles/author/Sally-Roberts “Local Director selected to Pitch at Cannes” Henley Herald… Continue reading Short Film: ENTRANCE NO EXIT, 8min., UK, Comedy/Drama

Director Biography – Anaiis Cisco (GYRL)

Anaiis Cisco is a screenwriter, filmmaker, and a recipient of a 2018 Princess Grace Award (Louis B. Srynik Film Award). She is completing an MFA in Cinema at San Francisco State University, focusing on the experiences of underrepresented, racial, ethnic, queer, and gendered “minorities” in the United States. Her short film, Breathless (2017), inspired by… Continue reading Director Biography – Anaiis Cisco (GYRL)