Sundance 2026: Rachael Morrison chronicles a radical life in her documentary “Joybubbles”
“Joybubbles” is filmmaker Rachael J. Morrison’s debut feature documentary, which just premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Documentary Competition. Built almost entirely from archival film footage and audio recordings, the film resurrects the singular life and voice of Joe Engressia—later known as Joybubbles—a blind phone phreak who, as a child, discovered […]
Sundance 2026: Unapologetically Imperfect: Siri Hjorton Wagner on Female Desire and Motherhood in “Without Kelly”
“Without Kelly” screened at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Shorts Program, following its Orizzonti International Short Film Award win at the Venice Film Festival. Made by Swedish filmmaking duo Lovisa Sirén (director) and Siri Hjorton Wagner (producer), the short offers a raw, intimate portrait of young single motherhood and the layered […]
“To Witness Is to Remember”: An Interview with Emily Mkrtichian
In 2018, filmmaker Emily Mkrtichian began work on what she envisioned as a quiet, contemplative documentary—a portrait of women in Artsakh, the ethnically Armenian region nestled in the South Caucasus, long disputed between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Her camera followed four extraordinary women: a minesweeper clearing remnants of past wars, a young judo champion pushing past […]
Julie Seabaugh on the documentary “Are We Good?”
Comedy is an essential tool of humanity — it reaches places within us that can often be too scary to face on our own. And, especially when it is a shared experience, it can create a world where we feel safe, together. I had the pleasure of speaking with producer, story editor, and originator Julie […]
Rotterdam 2024: Julia De Simone’s “Praia Formosa” Delves into the History of Black Slaves, Rio de Janeiro’s Urbanization Process
Muanza is a woman born in the Kingdom of Kongo and trafficked to Brazil sometime in the 19th century. Waking up in the 21st century, she finds herself in a bustling Rio de Janeiro. Figures from the past and from the present come into her search for her roots across the city. This is the […]
Look back: “Little Chief” – Erica Tremblay
Sundance: A young teacher cares for a troubled boy on a Native American reservation. Read our interview with Erica Tremblay from 2021.
A conversation between “Jen, 28” creator/star Jessica Sharples and “TAPE” actor/producer Annarosa Mudd
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”) tomorrow on 4/15 at 8 PM EST. *This is a free event, but we are accepting donations. We appreciate your support as we are a small […]
Cinema Femme and CherryPicks co-host female film critic panel on 3/11
Join us for a 45-minute in-depth discussion with some of the nation’s top female critics writing for various leading publications. Cinema Femme and CherryPicks co-host the panel, and Camera Ambassador, a female owned business, is the event’s media partner. The panel is moderated by Tasha Robinson (Polygon), member of Chicago Film Critics Association. Panelists include […]
‘Women According to Men’ explores our shared humanity
Author: Zainab Zeb Khan Iranian women’s rights have been a prime example of why personal stories are integral to understanding history. On March 1st, the Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA) participated as a sponsor of the US premiere of the groundbreaking documentary “Women According to Men” by critically acclaimed director Saeed Nouri at the Gene […]
Argentinian filmmaker Valeria Vallejos talks about her empowering short ‘Me También’
Valeria Vallejos is a talented filmmaker of Indigenous and Spanish descent, born and raised in Patagonia. She left her country for Paris at the age of 17 to pursue her career in film. After a brief study experience in Paris, Valeria went on to travel the world extensively, continuing her education in the arts and […]
Berlinale: Uisenma Borchu • Director of ‘Black Milk’
Director-writer-actress Uisenma Borchu’s second film, Black Milk [+], played in the Panorama section of the 70th Berlin Film Festival. Born in Mongolia in 1984, Borchu came to the German Democratic Republic aged four. She studied Documentary Film and Television at the Munich University of Television and Film from 2006-2015. Cineuropa sat down with her in Berlin to talk about Black […]
Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival director Grainne Humphreys shares her view of European women in film
Grainne Humphreys has been the director of the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival (VMDIFF) since 2007. Under her direction, the prestigious Irish film event has significantly expanded its scope. We had the chance to interview Grainne and talk though the programme of this year’s edition, the topics of diversity and gender equality, the work […]