Filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan premieres her surrealist horror gem “Fixation” at TIFF

“For me, putting this film out into the world is a way to explore the complicated love/hate relationship we have with our own abusers. If I can create a relatable narrative for anyone who has been gaslit — or make an audience member question if […]

Brazilian filmmaker Anita Rocha Da Silveira revives a tale from Greek mythology in her fantastical new horror film, “Medusa”

In 2013, I befriended a Brazilian woman named Ana. I met her through my film discussion group. We became instant friends and then she introduced me to her friends. Eventually, I felt like an honorary Brazilian. It was so much fun to watch the World Cup in 2015, […]

Tribeca 2022: Cinema Femme interviews Alex Heller about her feature debut “The Year Between”

*The interview starts 10 minutes in. Rebecca Martin, Managing Editor of Cinema Femme talks to Alex Heller about her feature film debut “The Year Between” and how it’s so important for representation of this mental illness onscreen. Make sure to catch the final screening of […]

LIVE interview w/Kristen Abate, co-director and star of comedy-drama “Straighten Up and Fly Right”

Cinema Femme presents a LIVE Q&A withKristen Abate, co-director and star of the comedy-drama“Straighten Up and Fly Right”2:00 PM Central, Thursday, June 9, 2022 “Straighten up and Fly Right” is a comedy-drama that premiered at Slamdance and recently screened at the Chicago Critics Film Festival in […]