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: THE NEST, 13min., USA, Drama

Tanya, a young, single mom, plans to drop off Tam, her daughter, at college and live her best life. Tam’s over exuberance in leaving the care of her mother’s overprotective nest creates tension. Tanya is faced with the decision to rediscover herself and possibly her dreams in the process. Project Links  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram Director… Continue reading Short Film: THE NEST, 13min., USA, Drama

Short Film: THE STRANGERS’ CASE, 6min., Canada, Dance

News & Reviews “A Black Woman as Hamlet Makes History at Stratford”Toronto Starhttps://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2019/10/17/a-black-woman-as-hamlet-makes-history-at-stratford.html “”A Day in the Life” with Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer Ruth Goodwin”Toronto Guardianhttps://torontoguardian.com/2020/12/actor-writer-director-prod Director Biography – Ruth Goodwin Ruth Goodwin is an actor and Founding Artist of the critically acclaimed theatre collective, The Howland Company. ‘The Strangers’ Case’ marks her directorial debut.… Continue reading Short Film: THE STRANGERS’ CASE, 6min., Canada, Dance

Short Film: LYSSA, 22min., USA, Drama/Thriller

Project Links  Instagram Director Biography – Dilara Senbilgin Dilara Senbilgin was born in Manisa, Turkey, and graduated from Istanbul Bilgi University with a double major in Media & Communication and Psychology. Her thesis project WINNING BACK SYRIA’S CHILDREN was a short documentary that focused on the education conditions of refugee Syrian children who live in Istanbul… Continue reading Short Film: LYSSA, 22min., USA, Drama/Thriller

Short Film: DAHLIA WHITE, 19min., USA, Drama

DAHLIA WHITE is a cautionary tale of a young girls obsession with a boy and the lengths she will go to fulfill her fantasy. Project Links  Website  Instagram Director Biography – Alison Moir

Short Film: THE GIFT OF LIFE, 18min., Taiwan, Drama/Family

Lilian always aims for perfection in every detail at work. Mom reminds her to prioritize health, but she has invested all her time in work. Amid long working hours, talking to baby is her only way to recharge. As she approaches a new climax in her career, an illness strikes her by surprise. She prepares… Continue reading Short Film: THE GIFT OF LIFE, 18min., Taiwan, Drama/Family

Female Festival SHORT Screenplay Reading: Appearances, by Joan Tofteland

Older gentleman and middle aged woman, who have never met before, have an interesting turned uncanny conversation at a baseball game. CAST LIST: Narrator: Steve Rizzo Woman: Hannah Ehman Man: Allan Michael Brunet- Food Vendor: Julie Sheppard Brunette Woman/Mother: Kyana Teresa Father: Sean Ballantyne Son/Psychologist: Geoff Mays ——

HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: January 2022 Female FEEDBACK Film Festival

Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: 2 LINES/2 LIVES Best Performances: A SECRET BATTLE Best Cinematography: HOLDING SOUTH Best Sound & Music: THE LAST SONG Theme of night: Life Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: HOLDING SOUTH, 20min., New Zealand, Sci-Fi/Thriller THE LAST SONG, 8min., Canada, Drama/Sci-Fi… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: January 2022 Female FEEDBACK Film Festival