Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 A twisted celebration of me, myself and I. Film Type: Short Genres: drama, psychological thriller Runtime: 3 minutes 36 seconds Completion Date: September 29, 2016 Production Budget: 5,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Shooting Format: Digital Film… Continue reading Get to know the short film: GRACE & GRIT, 3min, USA, Thriller/Drama
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.
Director BIO: We Are Magnolias
Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 Director Biography We are an artistic collective that portrays a feminine perspective inspired by cinematic and sensorial aesthetic. We are constantly looking for a unique and engaging atmosphere to tell each story.
Get to know the short film: LES FEMME, 3min, Brazil, Experimental
Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 s Les Femmes sont sauvages comme les jeunes volcans. Avec les coeurs sauvages, elles sont le début de la fin. Women are as wild as young volcanoes. With wild hearts, they are the beginning of the end. Directed by We are Magnolias Film Type:… Continue reading Get to know the short film: LES FEMME, 3min, Brazil, Experimental
Director BIO: Jana Stackhouse
Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 Director Biography Jana Stackhouse grew up on the East Coast of Canada, where she was an award-winning dancer and choreographer. Her passion for storytelling brought her to Toronto, and the city’s diverse art scene introduced her to the outlet of filmmaking. As a… Continue reading Director BIO: Jana Stackhouse
Get to know the short film: THE MAN WHO DOESN’T SLEEP, 15min, Canada, Drama
Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 A young filmmaker finds herself in a new apartment where her neighbour is literally up all night. Her anger turns to curiosity as she sets out to make a documentary about ‘The Man Who Doesn’t Sleep.’ Film Type: Short, Student Genres: Narrative, Comedy,… Continue reading Get to know the short film: THE MAN WHO DOESN’T SLEEP, 15min, Canada, Drama
Director BIO: Jesse May Fisher
Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 Director Biography Jesse grew up in Ireland before to moving to London to study photography at London College of Communication. She graduated as of June 2016 and currently lives and works in London. We Were Swimming is her first short narrative film. Director… Continue reading Director BIO: Jesse May Fisher
Get to know the short film: WE WERE SWIMMING, 3min, UK, Art/Surreal
Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 We Were Swimming explores intimacies and tensions between two teenage girls. As the protagonist’s dreams and memories interweave with one another certain intricacies of girlhood and female friendship come to light. Directed by Jesse May Fisher Project Links Website Facebook News & Reviews “Director… Continue reading Get to know the short film: WE WERE SWIMMING, 3min, UK, Art/Surreal
Director BIO: Molly Maguire
Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 Director Biography Molly Maguire is a New York based Artist/Filmmaker working as a Production/Costume Designer and a freelance Wardrobe Stylist. She is the founder of Mammy Desgins, a sustainable wallets line based out of Brooklyn. After graduating with honors from Maryland Institute of… Continue reading Director BIO: Molly Maguire
Get to know the short film: THE SESSION, 7min, USA, Comedy
Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 Amanda arrives early for her first therapy session a bit eager, nervous, and open to her Dr.’s professional words of wisdom. Dr. Franklin uses all of this to her advantage. Turning those fateful minutes in which Amanda arrived early into ones Amanda will… Continue reading Get to know the short film: THE SESSION, 7min, USA, Comedy
Director BIO: Lindsay Penn
Played at the FEMALE FEEDBACK Film Festival on Thursday August 24, 2017 Director Biography Lindsay Penn is a short-form video content editor, director, and producer in Los Angeles, CA. She produced her own content on YouTube under the name “Linzer Dinzer” before working as senior editor and associate producer for “WTFark” and “So That Happened”… Continue reading Director BIO: Lindsay Penn