To deem a filmmaker as scrappy is the highest compliment. Clare Cooney continues to evolve in her many abilities as a filmmaker and artist, and has always has embodied the essence of the term “scrappy.” Her evolution over the past years is making her more […]
Like many moviegoers of my generation in the United States, I was first captivated by the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand in Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Yet it wasn’t until I saw Niki Caro’s masterful “Whale Rider” upon its release two decades […]
“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 […]
“Highway One” is a film that danced in my mind long after seeing it. When I viewed the final cut, I saw a symphony of personalities, colors, absurdity and moments of humanity. The above quote comes from my initial feelings after watching Jaclyn Bethany’s film […]
May 1, 2022 The Q&A took place for the 4th edition of Cinema Femme Short Film Festival as part of our Tribute Event series. Cinema Femme Festival Director Rebecca Martin talks to producer Liz Cardenas about her impressive career in independent cinema. Cardenas has been […]
We are bringing our Sundance interview back because of the upcoming release of the film on 9/2/22 Cinema Femme had the pleasure to speak with sisters Adamma Ebo (writer and director) and Adanne Ebo (producer) about their film “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul” that […]
Bringing back our Sundance interview for the film’s theater release today. One of my favorite movies I’ve seen at this year’s Sundance Film Festival is easily the Finnish coming-of-age drama, “Girl Picture,” directed by Alli Haapasalo. It is an unflinchingly honest, deeply moving and often […]
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, […]
Driven by curiosity and a passion for social justice, Emmy-nominated filmmaker Cynthia Lowen uses the power of story to investigate difficult issues that often go overlooked; her debut documentary feature, 2011’s “Bully”, investigated a crisis of suicide motivated by bullying in American schools. It was nominated for two […]
“What I’m most looking forward to is engaging with an audience. Like, who are the Janes out there, what are they going to ask me? That’s what I’m really curious about. I want to meet the people to whom this film speaks, if they are […]
Cinema Femme talks to writer/director Michal Chmielewski, writer/star Lena Góra, and star/producer John Hawkes about their film “Roving Woman”. The film is having their world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. Synopsis: A break-up leaves Sara (Lena Góra) reeling and directionless, standing alone on her […]
Africa’s cinematic history is as diverse as its people. There’s our Senegalese cinematic “father” Ousmane Sembène, the post-colonial emergence of Nigeria’s Nollywood (the largest film industry on the continent, and second largest in the world in terms of volume), the indigenous cinema from Egypt or Tunisia […]