Rebecca Martin

Film Festivals, Interviews, LGBTQ+, Short Films

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Filmmaker Hellin Kay explores the complexity of relationships in her short “Abby and Emily Go to Palm Springs”

by Rebecca Martin

December 28, 2021

Following The Chicago LGBTQ+ Reeling International Film Festival in October 2021, I had the pleasure of speaking with three female filmmakers behind three selections in the Revolutions of the Heart

2022 Awards, indigenous filmmaker, Indigenous in Film, Profile

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The 50 best films of 2021: Part 2 (25 – 1)

by Rebecca Martin

December 19, 2021

This is Part 2 of our top 50 films of 2021. Here we showcase the top 25. To read more about what motivated our list and part 1, see link.

2022 Awards, Awards, Interviews, LGBTQ+

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Cinema Femme interview with “The Novice” star Isabelle Fuhrman and director Lauren Hadaway

by Rebecca Martin

December 14, 2021

Cinema Femme “The Novice” interview with star Isabelle Fuhrman and director Lauren Hadaway “The Novice” comes to digital and theaters Friday, December 17th! Moderated by Cinema Femme managing editor Rebecca

Interviews, Short Films

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Abby Pierce plays with cinematic heartbreak in her shorts “Go Ahead, Grab Time By the Throat” and “Eat Your Heart Out”

by Rebecca Martin

December 10, 2021

I am fortunate to have a job, or more like a passion project, where I get to talk to female filmmakers and share their stories. Sometimes I am lucky enough

2022 Awards, Film Editing, Interviews

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Film Editor Annette Davey reflects on her work with “Waitress” filmmaker Adrienne Shelly and on the Netflix series “Maid”

by Rebecca Martin

December 1, 2021

“Adrienne knew what she wanted, and the actors were really good because she was pretty clear with them about how she wanted things to be. She had a clear vision

International Films, Interviews, Short Films

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Lithuanian filmmaker Elena Rožukaitė talks about her short “The Old Man” that screened at The Calvert Journal Film Festival

by Rebecca Martin

November 15, 2021

Cinema Femme is a proud media partner of The Calvert Journal Film Festival, that ran from October 18 -31. The festival gives us a unique perspective by elevating the diverse

2022 Awards, Coming of Age, Documentaries, Interviews, LIVE Q&A

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CUSP: Q&A with directors Parker Hill + Isabel Bethencourt and more!

by Rebecca Martin

October 25, 2021

Filmmakers Parker Hill and Isabel Bethencourt join their subjects (Autumn and Brittney), to talk about their coming of age documentary CUSP. Cinema Femme Managing Editor Rebecca Martin moderates the Q&A.

Coming of Age, Film Festivals, Interviews, Short Films

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April Showcase Phenomenal Womxn Award recipient Anna Fredrikke Bjerke breaks through the male gaze with her cinematic lens

by Rebecca Martin

June 29, 2021

The Cinema Femme Phenomenal Womxn Award is given to a filmmaker who embodies the spirit of Cinema Femme, which is exemplified by womxn supporting womxn in the industry. The recipient

Interviews, Sexual Assault Awareness, True Crime, TV

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Filmmaker Elizabeth Wolff illuminates the Kathleen Lombardo case in her special “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” episode

by Rebecca Martin

June 21, 2021

Something about true crime has always drawn me in, but nothing like the case of the Golden State Killer. Why? Because of one woman, Michelle McNamara. I’ve always been drawn

Black History, Film Festivals, Juneteenth, Tribeca

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For Juneteenth, we celebrate and elevate “As Of Yet,” directed by Chanel James and Taylor Garron

by Rebecca Martin

June 19, 2021

For Juneteenth today, we will be celebrating the Tribeca film “As Of Yet” directed by Chanel James and Taylor Garron. Juneteenth has now become a national federal holiday, which would

Comedy, Indie Films, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Awareness Month, Short Films, Stream Short

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“Withdrawals” director Jorja Hudson and producer Kelly Stier talk mental health, comedy, and creating on screen magic

by Rebecca Martin

June 17, 2021

When “Bridesmaids” came to the screen in 2011, I was floored by its all-women ensemble. I had not seen a female comedy like that before in that way, and I

2022 Awards, Indie Films, Interviews

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“Holler” director Nicole Riegel and star Jessica Barden talk about the beauty and the grit of Middle America

by Rebecca Martin

June 11, 2021

I was fortunate to speak with “Holler” director Nicole Riegel and star Jessica Barden (“The End of the F***ing World”, “Pink Skies Ahead”) about their film that comes to select

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