SKJEMT BLOD, 6min., USA, Experimental/Music Video Directed by Gwenmarie White Filmmaker uses what she has coined “girl kvlture” as a vehicle for meditation on American brutality. The orchestral black metal adaptation of Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” takes advantage of the tension between the sounds and images of pop culture and metal culture to call attention to… Continue reading Skjemt Blod Short Film – Audience Feedback from LA Female Film Festival in April 2019
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.
My Brother Short Film – Audience Feedback from LA Female Film Festival in April 2019
MY BROTHER, 9min., Canada, Drama/Family Directed by Myriam Kamel Youness wants to introduce his Canadian girlfriend to his family, but the cultural differences between his north american lifestyle and his family’s conservative values makes this acquaintance more difficult than planned. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
G(R)O(W)ING UP Short Film – Audience Feedback from LA Female Film Festival in April 2019
G(R)O(W)ING UP, 10min., USA, Drama/Romance Directed by Annabelle Frost A short film about falling for Mr. Wrong on your way to finding Mr. Right. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
God Told Me Short Film – Audience Feedback from LA Female Film Festival in April 2019
GOD TOLD ME, 6min., USA, Drama/Relationship Directed by Letia Solomon Although deeply drawn to each other, Reggie and Felicia grapple with the toxic nature of their relationship in one evening after a nice night out in the parking lot. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
For Want Of A Nail Short Film – Audience Feedback from LA Female Film Festival in April 2019
FOR WANT OF A NAIL, 18min., UK, Drama/Comedy Directed by Lucy Joan Barnes Inspired by writer Nick’s own struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Intrusive Thoughts, but reconfigured and extrapolated to a more severe ‘worst case scenario’ “For Want of a Nail??” follows Marty, who attempts to live out a ‘perfect day’. As the story unfolds… Continue reading For Want Of A Nail Short Film – Audience Feedback from LA Female Film Festival in April 2019
Andromeda Short Film – Audience Feedback from LA Female Film Festival in April 2019
ANDROMEDA, 15min., USA, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Directed by Emily Dean ANDROMEDA is a sci fi short film about an android who, through her friendship with a little girl, becomes alive. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
Ah Short Film – Audience Feedback from LA Female Film Festival in April 2019
AH, 8min, India, Drama Directed by Yoginee Arul Ah (?) is a pure Tamil word which means ‘the sperm’ in English. Apprehensions and incertitude of a teenage Indian female sex worker who works at a brothel in her town having lost her mom to death and dad to ignorance. She kept on asking the customers… Continue reading Ah Short Film – Audience Feedback from LA Female Film Festival in April 2019
MARCH 2019 Script/Story/Film Winners
A Film Freeway Preferred Festival: TV BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: DOMINO WAR by Alena CadovaMarch 2019 Winner TV BEST SCENE SCREENPLAY: TEXAS SHIELDS by Kathryn L. ScurryMarch 2019 Winner FEMALE 1st SCENE SCREENPLAY: CAROLINE BUXTONS LIPSTICK POSSE, by Kelly Jean KaramMarch 2019 Winner FEMALE 1st SCENE SCREENPLAY: OLD DYKES, by Elise Dhaene March 2019 Winner… Continue reading MARCH 2019 Script/Story/Film Winners
Female Festival 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: OLD DYKES, by Elise D’Haene
A posse of older queer women — a makeshift family — confront losses, aging, parenting, and ever-changing and challenging relationships. CAST LIST: President: Charles Gordon Helene: Julie Sheppard Narration: Esther Thibault Shelby: Cari Haim Maya: Erica Levene **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle… Continue reading Female Festival 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: OLD DYKES, by Elise D’Haene
FEMALE FESTIVAL 1st Scene Screenplay: Caroline Buxton’s Lipstick Posse, by Kelly Jean Karam
Inspired by true events, Caroline Buxton’s Lipstick Posse is a heartfelt drama about a charming but disadvantaged housewife bonding with a group of unconventional saleswomen who help her find the courage to leave her abusive husband, confront her dark past, and find true love. CAST LIST: Aunt Harriet: Julie Sheppard Tony: Isaiah Kolundzic Joe: Gabriel… Continue reading FEMALE FESTIVAL 1st Scene Screenplay: Caroline Buxton’s Lipstick Posse, by Kelly Jean Karam