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: TAKE AND RUN, 38min., Switzeland, 38min., Drama

Sezim (19) wants to fulfil her dream of studying in the Kyrgyz capital when she gets kidnapped by a group of young men and taken to the hinterland. There she’s forced to marry a stranger. If she refuses the marriage, she is threatened with social stigmatization and exclusion. Torn between her desire for freedom and… Continue reading Short Film: TAKE AND RUN, 38min., Switzeland, 38min., Drama

Short Film: THE LIGHT THIEF, 19min., Spain, Fantasy Drama

When the essence of Love is snatched from someone and locked away in a vessel with no name , what happens to those persons and how do they change? How can the broken hearted souls break that curse and recover from their pain? Can they regain their spark by overcoming dark supernatural forces?

Short Film: TOURISTS, 11min., Israel, Drama

Yael and Omer meet Omer’s good friend from Italy, Paulo. They enter a party and inside they experience a night they will never forget. Love, passion, trust, alcohol, drugs, techno, and euphoria. Director Biography – Sharon Israeli

Director Biography – Janice Derosier (THE NEXT STOP)

My name is Janice Derosier and I’m an aspiring Haitian-American filmmaker! I’m currently a senior at the University of Central Florida majoring in Film with a minor in Creative writing. I have been writing stories since I was 11 years old. Last year I made my first short film dealing with a dark subject matter… Continue reading Director Biography – Janice Derosier (THE NEXT STOP)

Short Film: THE NEXT STOP, 4min., USA, Drama

Andrew notices that his daughter Olivia has been acting a bit strange during their road trip. After a quick restroom break at a nearby coffee shop, things start to unravel about Olivia’s weird behavior. Project Links  Website

Director Biography – Dalton Snider-Smith (FANTASY MASTER)

Dalton Snider-Smith, 22, is an extremely ambitious college student, writer, and director. She’s been writing short, feature, and episodic screenplays from the age of ten. Fantasy Master is her official directorial debut, but she is already looking forward to her next project and beyond as she finishes her degree in filmmaking, a B.F.A. at Montclair… Continue reading Director Biography – Dalton Snider-Smith (FANTASY MASTER)

Short Film: FANTASY MASTER, 10min., USA, Family Drama

Lisa’s fondest childhood memory with her late mom is playing a popular role playing table-top game. Now, depressed and distant from everyone in her life, she realizes the key to reconnecting may lie in that very game. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram

Director Biography – Monica Walton (THE CHANGE PROJECT)

Monica Walton is a tv producer, filmmaker, presenter, drone pilot and travel journalist with almost a decade of experience working in the media industry in London & internationally. She’s worked with airlines, global resorts, brands and travel companies such as Jeep, Jetsetter, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Marriott & Kimpton Hotels, DJI Global & tourism boards to bring… Continue reading Director Biography – Monica Walton (THE CHANGE PROJECT)

Short Film: THE CHANGE PROJECT, 22min., Cayman Islands, Documentary

The Change Project is a 15 minute documentary & research project exploring cyberbullying among youth in the Cayman Islands. The documentary delves into the mental health impacts on teens, parents, teachers and families who have never spoken out about this topic before. The Change Project is more than a documentary, it’s a campaign that will… Continue reading Short Film: THE CHANGE PROJECT, 22min., Cayman Islands, Documentary