MAXWELL’S DEMON, 21min., Brazil, Drama/Family Directed by Kaue Nunes MeloA Father tries to fix the relationship with his wheelchair bounded daughter after she has been expelled from the school for sexually assaulting another student. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
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.
LOLA Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK Female Directors Festival Dec. 2018
LOLA, 25min., USA, Drama, Coming of Age Directed by Isabella TanThe teenage daughter of an affluent Chinese family in America struggles for control when her past abuser returns, threatening her carefully crafted future. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
Löffel Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK Female Directors Festival Dec. 2018
Löffel, 21min., Germany, Drama Directed by Lina SchmeinkGünther is planning his death. He´s living in an old-age-home and can´t move his fingers anymore. For a long time he was collecting tablets and right now he has enough to commit suicide – if there wouldn´t be Heinz. The new roommate easily takes away Günther´s tablets. Heinz annoys… Continue reading Löffel Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK Female Directors Festival Dec. 2018
EULOGY FOR DENIS K Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK Female Directors Festival Dec. 2018
EULOGY FOR DENIS K., 12min., Russia, Comedy Directed by Julia Trofimova When four female friends gather together at the wake of one of their husbands to commiserate, the arrival of an unexpected guest turns the tables on the grieving widow. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
A VOICE FOR CHANGE: THE LAURA HILLIER STORY Short Film – Female Directors Festival Dec. 2018
A VOICE FOR CHANGE: THE LAURA HILLIER STORY, 7min., Canada, Documentary Directed by Sarah GonyeaAfter complications in the Ontario medical system delayed her much-needed treatment, Laura Hillier’s dedication to create change during the months leading up to her tragic passing inspired a movement that has saved the lives of many CLICK HERE – and see full info… Continue reading A VOICE FOR CHANGE: THE LAURA HILLIER STORY Short Film – Female Directors Festival Dec. 2018
Female Festival 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Alice Through the Microscope by Helen Marsh
Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy An insect-obsessed preteen girl struggles to create a great science fair project amidst an absentee mother, a relentless bully, and a fungal monstrosity of a foster mother. CAST LIST: Narrator: Jarrod Terrill Mikey: Rhys Harrison Frankie: Gauri Prasad Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Alice: Rachel Salsberg Claudia: Nancy Kenny A Film… Continue reading Female Festival 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Alice Through the Microscope by Helen Marsh
Director Biography – Julia Trofimova (Eulogy for Denis K. )
Director Biography – Julia Trofimova Julia Trofimova was born in a Russian town of Kaluga, moved to Moscow when she was sixteen. She studied Economics in the Moscow State University and worked as a strategy consultant for 10 years. In the middle of her career she decided to change her life completely and started studying first… Continue reading Director Biography – Julia Trofimova (Eulogy for Denis K. )
Short Film: Eulogy for Denis K. , 12min., Russia, Comedy
When four female friends gather together at the wake of one of their husbands to commiserate, the arrival of an unexpected guest turns the tables on the grieving widow. Project Title (Original Language): Хвалебная речь Денису Кораблеву Film Type: Short Runtime: 11 minutes 50 seconds Completion Date: March 30, 2018 Production Budget: 26,000 USD Country… Continue reading Short Film: Eulogy for Denis K. , 12min., Russia, Comedy
Winning Feature Screenplay: Women and Children First by Tara C. Hall
After surviving a brutal, attack, a single mother raises her two children to be hyper-vigilant at the cost of their childhood and her sanity. But when three armed men break into their home with violent intentions, the children use their training to save their mother. CAST LIST: Rand: Kirk Gordon Charlie: Jarrod Terrill Desmond: Rhys… Continue reading Winning Feature Screenplay: Women and Children First by Tara C. Hall
Female Festival Testimonial – November 29 2018
Absolutely outstanding notes and I can’t thank you enough. Obviously Charlie Kaufman are difficult waters to sail but I am determined to rock on. The first thing I throw out of the boat is He Who Appears To Be He. But a girl can dream can’t she? Count on one thing you will be receiving… Continue reading Female Festival Testimonial – November 29 2018