Short Films

Coming of Age, Interviews, LGBTQ+, Short Films

29 min read

“Eighth Grade” Star Emily Robinson on Her Directorial Efforts “Hearsay” and “Virgin Territory”

by Matt Fagerholm

August 13, 2021

Emily Robinson is, without question, one of the most gifted and promising talents of her generation. She earned a Young Artist Award and Young Entertainer Award, as well as a Screen

Coming of Age, Film Festivals, Interviews, Short Films

11 min read

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

Profile, Short Films, Tribeca

2 min read

Watch “Huella” part of Indeed’s Rising Voices, short by 2020 Cinema Femme mentorship recipient Gabriela Ortega

by cinemafemme

June 25, 2021

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

Chicago, LGBTQ+, Profile, Short Films

4 min read

Introducing “Rough River Lake”, a film by Mary Tilden

by cinemafemme

June 24, 2021

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

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

14 min read

“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

Awards, Short Films

1 min read

Watch Patricia Vidal Delgado’s short “Caroline” until May 16th

by cinemafemme

May 3, 2021

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

February Short Film Showcase, February Showcase, Film Festivals, Short Films

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Interview with filmmaker Katrine Weber (“A Morning, A Mother & A Boy”) – Phenomenal Womxn Award Recipient

by cinemafemme

April 28, 2021

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.

April Showcase, Chicago, Film Festivals, indigenous filmmaker, Juneteenth, Short Films

6 min read

Cinema Femme presents our April Showcase Main Competition Short Film Block 

by cinemafemme

April 15, 2021

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

April Showcase, Film Festivals, Sexual Assault Awareness, Short Films, Uncategorized

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A conversation between “Jen, 28” creator/star Jessica Sharples and “TAPE” actor/producer Annarosa Mudd

by cinemafemme

April 14, 2021

Along with the short “Jen, 28” streaming now, join us for a 30-minute discussion between “Jen, 28” star and story creator Jessica Sharples and actor and producer Annarosa Mudd (“TAPE”)

Chicago, Indie Films, LGBTQ+, LIVE Events, LIVE Q&A, Short Films

2 min read

Watch “How Is This The World” and Q&A with filmmaker Sadie Rogers and producer Grace Hahn

by cinemafemme

March 23, 2021

“How Is This The World”: A mother befriends a burnt-out hacker to help search for her son in virtual reality. Credits: Written & Directed by Sadie Rogers Produced by Grace

Film Festivals, Short Films

2 min read

Cinema Femme April Showcase: Coming Soon

by cinemafemme

March 21, 2021

April Showcase Introduction As 2020 brought us many challenges in how we share stories, digital platforms and online discussions brought us all closer. Cinema Femme is the voice of the

February Showcase, Film Festivals, LIVE Events, LIVE Q&A, Short Films

4 min read

Watch here February Showcase LIVE events 2/19/21 – 2/28/21

by cinemafemme

February 28, 2021

Cinema Femme Short Film Festival February Showcase | AwardsSunday February 28, 2021  | 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST / Announcements by February 2021 Mentor Kate Hackett and Cinema

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