Tickets and VIP passes on sale NOW for the 2025 Cinema Femme Short Film Festival in Chicago from July 17 - 21!
Tickets and VIP passes on sale NOW for the 2025 Cinema Femme Short Film Festival in Chicago from July 17 - 21!
The film community that believes women and gender-expansive creators should be visible, sustainable and supported.
The Cinema Femme community is home to filmmakers and film-goers alike, brought together by the belief that women and gender-expansive creators are vital to the film industry — and society. Emerging and established filmmakers, passionate supporters, and voracious film enthusiasts, welcome.
Connect, learn, and grow side-by-side with our community.
Expand your connections through our curated networking opportunities designed for members.
Your all-access pass to rising talent and fearless storytelling, on screen and in print.
Get closer to the stories and creators shaping film’s future. Members unlock exclusive access to our film festival, mentorship programs, and insider events—plus access to a global network of bold, visionary filmmakers. This is more than a membership. It’s a movement.
Enjoy discounts on festival passes, screenings, and special events all year long.
Be the first to register for mentorship sessions, workshops, and opportunities designed to grow your career.
Agnes Varda
Shonda Rhimes
Creator, Founder and Producer
Sarah Polley, Director
Ona (Rooney Mara), Women Talking (2022)
Choose your membership tier for exclusive benefits!
All membership levels receive a free one-year subscription to Cinema Femme magazine digital featuring the best articles and interviews in cinema, plus reviews and connections to the industry. ($60 value)
All memberships get you into the year-round Cinema Femme community, with both online and in-person screenings, discussions and events. Whether you are looking for ways to launch or enhance a career in film, or if you are a cinephile looking for the best in film, you will love being part of a great Chicago-based film neighborhood.
Join us and get in to member events for free! Upcoming member events listed soon!
Questions? Email our Membership Director Cecilia Simon cecilia@cinemafemme.com
In Addition to the “All Levels” benefits, General members get the following benefits:
Available only to students enrolled full-time in high-school or in a film or film-related college-level curriculum. In addition to the “all levels” benefits, Student members get the following benefits:
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