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 Trailer: NO HEARTBEAT. 10 minute Drama. Directed by Jana Devino

In a near-future Roe Vs. Wade has been overturned nationwide, banning abortion under any circumstance. 15 year old Nola discovers she’s pregnant and must try to find a way to safely choose what she knows is best for her future, despite her family’s strong conservative beliefs. http://assortedkinds.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jana.woesner.5 Tweets by AssortedKinds https://www.instagram.com/assortedkinds

HIGHLIGHTS: April 2022 Film Festival Showcase

Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today. Audience Award Winners:BEST FEATURE FILM: MEMORIES OF PUERTO RICOBEST FILM: THE SWAPBEST PERFORMANCES: NO HEARTBEATBEST DIRECTION: NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUSBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: KILL THEM ALL AND DON’T COME BACK ALONEBEST SOUND & MUSIC: STATIC SPACE Watch the Audience Feedback Video for each film: MEMORIES OF PUERTO RICO, 68min., Spain,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: April 2022 Film Festival Showcase

Short Film: METRES APART, 6min., UK, Drama

Directed by Teele Dunkley13-year-old Lilly is running through the empty streets of a rural village, followed by a man (Ethan). He follows her until she runs to a weathered bench and sits down. After a strained and awkward conversation between them, Lilly finally opens up and reveals her true feelings towards him. From their conversation,… Continue reading Short Film: METRES APART, 6min., UK, Drama

Short Film: WHEN IT STOPS, 4min., USA, Drama

Directed by Megan MayesLucy accepts a harrowing dance with the past. Watch the Audience Feedback Video: Project Links  Website Director Biography – Megan Mayes Megan Mayes is a director and producer who grew up in Detroit, where the highlight of her childhood was rallying the neighborhood kids into making movies on VHS tape. Landing in New… Continue reading Short Film: WHEN IT STOPS, 4min., USA, Drama

Short Film: NO HEARTBEAT, 10min., USA, Drama

Directed by Jana DevinoIn a near-future Roe Vs. Wade has been overturned nationwide, banning abortion under any circumstance. 15 year old Nola discovers she’s pregnant and must try to find a way to safely choose what she knows is best for her future, despite her family’s strong conservative beliefs. Watch the Audience Feedback Video:  Website… Continue reading Short Film: NO HEARTBEAT, 10min., USA, Drama

Short Film: PLEASE DO NOT TELL HER, 6min., China, Experimental

Directed by Yunxia WangWang Huihui, a genius girl whose IQ is only one point less than Hawking, has been a hot topic in public opinion for many years. One day in 2015, 9-year-old Wang Huihui disappears on the day she is admitted to the best university in China. Watch the Audience Feedback Video: News &… Continue reading Short Film: PLEASE DO NOT TELL HER, 6min., China, Experimental

Short Film: NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUS, 16min., USA, Crime/Thriller

Directed by Lana WangNight-blooming Cereus is a crime short film. A young Broadway actress becomes a lead star after witnessing a secretive death of the main actor. Withholding the truth from others, she seems to have an acting career better than ever… Watch the Audience Feedback Video: Director Biography – Lana Wang Growing up in a… Continue reading Short Film: NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUS, 16min., USA, Crime/Thriller

Short Film: QARDOUN [La Passation], 9min., France, Experimental

Directed by Sarah El HamedIn a timeless palace out of sight, a women’s circle realizes the strength of the mystical bond that unites them. Watch the Audience Feedback Video: Project Links  Facebook  Instagram News & Reviews “Qardoun: La Passation Review by Daniel Hess”To Tony Productions -Bloghttps://totonyproductions.com/blog/2021/03/14/qardoun-la-passation Director Biography – Sarah El Hamed Sarah El Hamed (born… Continue reading Short Film: QARDOUN [La Passation], 9min., France, Experimental