Support “Through the Blinds”, an anthology by female filmmakers that aims to close gaps in Hollywood
“Through the Blinds” is a collection of seven intimate stories that take place under one roof – from the birth of the 50’s housewife to today’s career-focused millennial and everything in between – tying together the history & transformation of women’s experiences in the American suburban home. Cinema Femme had the opportunity to interview the […]
Cinema Femme Short Film Fest among the 12 recipients of Filmocracy’s first-ever fellowship awards for female-centric film festivals
Los Angeles, CA (December 9, 2021)—Filmocracy, the world’s premiere digital screening, distribution, and experience platform, has announced today its non-profit, The Filmocracy Foundation, is funding the first round of fellowships in its worldwide film festival mentorship program for underrepresented film festivals, co-founder Paul Jun and chief product officer Kasia Kaczmarczyk announced today.For the first quarter […]
Maya Hawke, Rachel Hilson, Charlotte Hornsby, Rhianon Jones, Nicolaia Rips and Haroula Rose on Their Sublime Short Film, “As They Slept”
On the eve of Cinema Femme’s inaugural short film festival, it seemed fitting to post my feature with a team of talented and amazing women. I felt so honored to get the opportunity to interview the artists behind the excellent short film “As They Slept”, including director Haroula Rose, producer Rhianon Jones (of Neon Heart […]
Filmmaker Amy Goldstein Defies Stereotypes With ‘Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl’
Going into this film, I only knew Kate Nash from GLOW, and a couple of her songs from the early 2000s. After watching “Kate Nash: Underestimate the Girl,” directed by Amy Goldstein, I deeply appreciated the honest look of a girl following her dreams. It’s not sugary sweet following your dreams. It’s bitter-tasting at times, […]
Mira Staleva • Managing director, Sofia International Film Festival
SOFIA 2020 “A sense of humour will save us” by Marta Bałaga – Cineuropa 20/04/2020 – Cineuropa talked to Mira Staleva, the managing director of the Sofia International Film Festival, also behind its industry event Sofia Meetings, about the current plans for the postponed edition. Originally scheduled for March, the 24th Sofia International Film Festival […]
‘Be Kind Rewind’ YouTube series host Izzy digs deep into the Oscars
Izzy debuted her first “Be Kind Rewind” video in 2018 and has amassed 116k subscribers since then. Her video series on YouTube explores the struggles and triumphs of Hollywood’s leading ladies with non-sensationalized narratives that erase tabloid exploitation and reveal how women and other marginalized groups have navigated the entertainment industry. Before I go into […]
The Gene Siskel Film Center’s female leading staff share their passion for the Chicago film community
The Gene Siskel Film Center has the best programming of international films, diverse films, female-directed films, and independent films in Chicago. That is a fact. Earlier this year, Cinema Femme had the opportunity to partner with the Siskel for the European Union Film Festival, and host an event prior to a screening. It was a […]