Director Biography – Laura Way Laura Way is an actress and director, known for Sugar Stick (2009), The Honeymooners (2005) and Rough Cut (2013). http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1931306/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Director Statement U2’s emotive lyrics and music were the perfect fit for the imagery of I Can’t Sleep, this film is an insight into the world of a vulnerable young girl… Continue reading Director BIO: Laura Way (I CAN’T SLEEP)
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.
I CAN’T SLEEP, 3min, Ireland, Drama
This is Lucy’s story. “I Can’t Sleep” features a dual narrative track, depicting the possible fates of a young girl, Lucy, who leaves State care at the age of eighteen. In one scenario, she benefits from Focus Ireland’s support and secure housing, in another she is forced to live on the streets, prey to violence… Continue reading I CAN’T SLEEP, 3min, Ireland, Drama
Director BIO: Liz Lachman (PIN-UP)
• EMMY AWARD • GOLDEN REEL AWARD • BMI TV MUSIC AWARD • PIN-UP (short based on feature screenplay) starring Christina Chang (The Good Doctor, 24) and Angela Sarafyn (Westworld). Finished Nov. 2017 • GETTING TO KNOW YOU (short), featuring Dana Delaney, Ian Gomez, and Elizabeth Keener, won 9 film festival awards and screened in… Continue reading Director BIO: Liz Lachman (PIN-UP)
PIN-UP, 20min., USA, Drama
Uninspired and in her forties, celebrated photographer, Lana Freeman, searches for the elusive visual “perfect moment.” When a young waitress saves her life, Lana experiences an awakening; colors are more saturated and crisp, traffic noise becomes music, taste has more depth, and her work is suddenly transformed. As Lana becomes more and more obsessed with… Continue reading PIN-UP, 20min., USA, Drama
JULY 2018 Female Directed & Written Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films
A Film Freeway Preferred Festival: UNDER THE BED, 5min, USA, Horror/Thriller PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS, 4min., Canada, Dance/Music Video ESKIMO, 6min., USA, Drama BREATHLESS, 7min., USA, Drama/Crime THE BUTTER KNIFE, 6min., USA, Comedy/Romance HIT, 4min., New Zealand, Sports/Drama GRANDFATHERHOOD, 27min., Russia, Drama/Family THE CLIMB, 9min., UK, Drama SISTER IN ARMS, 9min., UK, Crime/Drama THE CALL,… Continue reading JULY 2018 Female Directed & Written Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films
FEMALE 1st Scene Reading – AMERICAN PRINCESS, by Jenny Kleiman
Genre: Dark Comedy When Ellie’s mother commits her father to a mental hospital, the rich, spoiled teen must navigate her own escape and his rescue, or else embrace her new home- her babysitter’s trailer park. CAST LIST: Janet: Zena Driver David: Justin Darmanin Narrator: Val Cole Ellie: Amrit Kaur Lowe: Alicia Payne ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting… Continue reading FEMALE 1st Scene Reading – AMERICAN PRINCESS, by Jenny Kleiman
Female Festival Testimonial – July 28 2018
Tara Hall Very supportive and I love the idea behind it. Seeing a table read of my first scene is inspiring. A Film Freeway Preferred Festival: Genre: Thriller, Horror, Crime A serial killer roams from small town to small town, preying on abusive, sadistic men who won’t be missed when they die both mysteriously and… Continue reading Female Festival Testimonial – July 28 2018
Female Festival Testimonial – July 27 2018
Eshaana Sheth FEEDBACK has a unique format that’s well curated and well organized. They were very responsive with questions throughout the process. Would love to be showcased there again! A Film Freeway Preferred Festival: Also Submit via Withoutabox: THE BUTTER KNIFE, 6min., USA, Comedy/Romance Directed by Eshaana ShethA young British man and American woman navigate misunderstandings… Continue reading Female Festival Testimonial – July 27 2018
Female Festival Testimonial – July 25 2018
Ani Cohen It was a thrill being a part of this festival! We were so impressed with the quality of work and the feedback from the audience. This kind of festival is important because it happens frequently ( once a month) which allows more accessiblity for filmmakers to be a part of a community.… Continue reading Female Festival Testimonial – July 25 2018
HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Los Angeles July 2018 Film Festival
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: THE BUTTER KNIFE BEST PERFORMANCE: BREATHLESS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: ESKIMO BEST MUSIC: PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: UNDER THE BED, 5min, USA, Horror/Thriller PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS, 4min., Canada, Dance/Music Video ESKIMO, 6min., USA, Drama BREATHLESS, 7min., USA, Drama/Crime THE BUTTER KNIFE, 6min., USA, Comedy/Romance HIT, 4min., New Zealand,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Los Angeles July 2018 Film Festival