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.
Be a Cinema Femme member and get exclusive benefits!
All Cinema Femme members receive a one-year digital subscription to Cinema Femme magazine, featuring the best in cinema coverage — including in-depth interviews, thoughtful criticism, and reviews. Membership also includes access to our year-round community, with both virtual and in-person programming designed to connect filmmakers, industry professionals, and passionate cinephiles.
Members enjoy access to all virtual events and industry conversations, members-only Zoom Q&As and monthly meetups, and our members newsletter with exclusive updates and opportunities. Additional perks include discounted festival passes and tickets, a merchandise discount, and free entry to select member events throughout the year.
Whether you’re looking to launch or deepen a career in film, or simply want to engage with great cinema and the people who make it, Cinema Femme offers a vibrant, Chicago-based film community you’ll love being part of.
To purchase a student membership, email a copy of your valid student ID to cinemafemme@cinemafemme.com with the subject line “Cinema Femme Student Membership” to receive the discount code.
Questions? Email cinemafemme@cinemafemme.com
Cinema Femme in Focus:
What You Need to Know Before You Start Submitting
What You Need To Know Before You Start Submitting: From what festivals to research, to what materials you’ll be asked for, Katie will help you get prepped so you don’t waste time, money and heartache.
Wednesday, April 22
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Central Time)
$25 (non-members)
Free for Members
Café Femme
Screenplay Swapmeet
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9:00–11:30 AM
Join us for a dynamic morning of writing, feedback, and connection at our upcoming Screenplay Swapmeet, hosted by Taryn Stickrath-Hutt, Cinema Femme’s 2026 Festival Director.
Bring one hard copy of up to 10 pages of your script, take part in the swap, and walk away with fresh insights—and new creative collaborators. Whether you’re refining a draft or just getting started, this is a welcoming space to share work and build community.
Agnes Varda
Shonda Rhimes
Creator, Founder and Producer
Sarah Polley, Director
Ona (Rooney Mara), Women Talking (2022)