Director Biography – Louise C Galizia Louise’s fascination with the visual arts came around at a very young age, and after starting her professional career working in the design industry, she soon moved on to studying Film and theatre. She then started working as an Assistant Director in the feature film industry in London, working with… Continue reading Director BIO: Louise C. Galizia (SNUG AS A BUG)
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: SNUG AS A BUG, 11min., UK, Comedy
Mickey and Gav are six floors up with a corpse, a rug that’s too small and a van they haven’t got. Worse still, they’re almost out of air freshener: a pungent comic short with bodies, bowels and bin-bags. Project Links Website Facebook Twitter Film Type: Short Genres: Comedy Runtime: 11 minutes Completion Date: June 30,… Continue reading Short Film: SNUG AS A BUG, 11min., UK, Comedy
Director BIO: Lynne Davison(THE CLIMB)
Director Biography – Lynne Davison Lynne is a Northern Ireland based writer and director with a strong track record in short film-making. The Climb is Lynne’s first project funded and produced through a professional production company. Her previous work includes Tryst which was officially selected for the 26th BFI Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and, most… Continue reading Director BIO: Lynne Davison(THE CLIMB)
Short Film: THE CLIMB, 9min., UK, Drama
Inspired by a heart-breaking true story, The Climb quietly explores the concept of feeling connected to someone you have lost by immersing yourself in something they love. The painful act of remembering by doing. After the sudden death of her adventure-loving spouse, Julia decides it’s time for a fresh start abroad. Guided by an old… Continue reading Short Film: THE CLIMB, 9min., UK, Drama
Director BIO: Jessica O’Sullivan (SISTERS IN ARMS)
Director Biography – Jessica O’Sullivan Originally from Co. Kerry, Ireland, Jessica O’Sullivan holds a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. After working in the Construction Industry for 12 years she decided to leave it and to instead follow her dreams of making films and telling visual stories. In 2017 she completed a BA in Practical Film… Continue reading Director BIO: Jessica O’Sullivan (SISTERS IN ARMS)
Short Film: SISTER IN ARMS, 9min., UK, Crime/Drama
A female police anti-terrorist squad arrive at a remote village in Northern Pakistan to question the villagers (mostly women) about two men that they are looking for. Before they leave they are attacked by three Taliban men who escape the but not before capturing one of the officers and attempting to execute her forcing the… Continue reading Short Film: SISTER IN ARMS, 9min., UK, Crime/Drama
Director BIO: Jia Li (THE CALL)
Director Biography – Jia Li (April) Jia Li (April) is a San Francisco based filmmaker. She is a graduated student at Academy of Art University. This is her second short film.
Short Film: THE CALL, 10min., USA, Horror
A girl finds out the dark past of her new apartment at the night she moves in. Film Type: Short, Student Genres: Horror Runtime: 10 minutes Completion Date: June 20, 2017 Production Budget: 2,500 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Digital, Sony F5 Film Color:… Continue reading Short Film: THE CALL, 10min., USA, Horror
Director BIO: Casey Denaro (CARL)
Director Biography – Casey Denaro Casey immediately knew she wanted to be a filmmaker after her father made her watch the classics, like” Goodfellas” and “Annie Hall”, at a very young age. She has been pursuing a career in producing/directing independent film in New York for the past four years. Casey was recently awarded the National… Continue reading Director BIO: Casey Denaro (CARL)
Short Film: CARL, 17min., USA, Drama
CARL tells the story of Carl Denaro, who at twenty years old was shot in the head and became a victim to the Son of Sam shootings. As he was one of the first victims and there was no face to the alleged killer, Carl had to face a world of isolation. From that point… Continue reading Short Film: CARL, 17min., USA, Drama