For our Inaugural Short Film Festival in August 2020 we were blown away by Gabriela Ortega’s short documentary “Papi”, based on a day out and at the beach with her father in the Dominican Republic. Through our festival Gabriela won a 6-month mentorship with filmmaker […]
For Pride month Cinema Femme is excited to elevate Mary Tilden’s short film “Rough River Lake”. Read more about the film below, and please donate to support! Details below are shared from the filmmaker, Mary Tilden (“Cool for Five Seconds”). For more info, and to […]
Juneteenth is a day that has historically recognized the perseverance and power of the Black community. Over the last two years, taking time to recognize and reflect on this holiday has only gained added significance. Black art, and Black storytelling in particular, provides audiences the […]
CHICAGO, IL — Mezcla Media Collective, a 501(c)(3) organization which works to elevate over 650 women and non-binary independent filmmakers of color in Chicago, was selected for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support arts projects of its members. Mezcla Media Collective will […]
Cinema Femme attended a press conference with the team behind “7 Days” which premiered at the Tribeca Festival on Thursday, June 10th. We asked some questions, and we’d like to share our exchange with star Geraldine Viswanathan. “7 Days” was shot during the pandemic and […]
Exclusive Trailer Release presents LES NÔTRES Directed by JEANNE LEBLANC Written by JEANNE LEBLANC and JUDITH BARIBEAU Produced by BENOIT BEAULIEU and MARIANNE FARLEY Starring: ÉMILIE BIERRE, MARIANNE FARLEY, JUDITH BARIBEAU, and PAUL DOUCET World Premiere: 2020 Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma Festival Run Time: 103 minutes […]
Cinema Femme presents an exclusive online free screening of MEMORIES OF RAIN on Wednesday, May 19th at 8 PM EST as part of our Mental Health Awareness Film Series Following the screening: A LIVE 30-minute Q&A with star Elliot Frances Flynn (“Shoplifters of the World”, “Mare of Easttown”) and […]
Many of us are vaccinated or on our way to getting our second shots. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. One of our lights is the return of cinema in theaters. This will lead to those beautiful in-person events where we […]
Happy Monday! Today we celebrate Patricia Vidal Delgado (“La Leyenda Negra”), and her short “Caroline”. It premiered yesterday for the European Cultural Days 2021 and runs on YouTube until May 16th. The short is featured as part of the Female Award-Shortfilm-programme. About “Caroline” Synopsis: A professional artist is on […]
“What was beautiful about this showcase were the conversations. We talked about the late Lynn Shelton with Kris Rey, the power of living and breathing characters with Isabel Sandoval, “Shiva Baby” director Emma Seligman talked about the importance of self care when you’re making your […]
The Cinema Femme Phenomenal Woman Award: This award is given to the filmmaker who embodies the spirit of Cinema Femme, which is exemplified by womxn supporting womxn in the industry. The recipient has a positive and unique approach to filmmaking, and is also recognized for […]
Cinema Femme presents our April ShowcaseMain Competition Short Film Block DOUKOTHER PEOPLEFLETCHERHUES AND HIDDEN KINGSA filmmaker behind one of the four selected films for this month’s showcase will be awarded a six-month mentorship with with award-winning Italian filmmaker Cecilia Albertini (“Labor”, “Francis Ford Coppola’s Live Cinema”). The festival emphasizes the […]