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We are a media platform that elevates the diverse voices of women in film, from film critics and filmmakers to moviegoers.

Join us for a powerful finaleโœจ Celebrate the closing night of the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival with us! Letโ€™s honor ...
07/04/2025

Join us for a powerful finaleโœจ Celebrate the closing night of the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival with us! Letโ€™s honor bold voices, unforgettable stories, and the filmmakers paving the way for the future of cinema. ๐ŸŽฌ

You wonโ€™t want to miss this closing celebration โ€” get your tickets here:
https://cinemafemme.eventive.org/schedule/684f778e29bd720854847788




๐ŸŽฌ  sat down with producer  to talk about her Academy Awardโ€“nominated short film A Lien โ€” a gripping story of love, ident...
07/03/2025

๐ŸŽฌ sat down with producer to talk about her Academy Awardโ€“nominated short film A Lien โ€” a gripping story of love, identity, and the emotional toll of the immigration process.

The film follows Oscar and Sophie, an immigrant husband and his American wife, as a routine interview unravels into an intense, deeply personal interrogation. A Lien sheds light on the raw, human side of immigration.

Read the full interview on page 6: https://cinemafemme.com/2025-magazine/
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What Breaks Through โ€“ Shorts Program 3 shines a light on identity, family, and the quiet moments when hidden struggles r...
07/02/2025

What Breaks Through โ€“ Shorts Program 3 shines a light on identity, family, and the quiet moments when hidden struggles rise to the surface. Catch these powerful stories on Sunday, July 20 at 11:30 AM at the !









๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Donโ€™t miss this moving collection, reserve your spot now: https://cinemafemme.eventive.org/schedule/684f74e0cd6a7d85744c89fd

What We Hold โ€“ Shorts Program 2 explores the weight of identity, desire, and the strength it takes to carry the unspoken...
07/01/2025

What We Hold โ€“ Shorts Program 2 explores the weight of identity, desire, and the strength it takes to carry the unspoken. Experience these intimate, moving stories on Saturday, July 19 at 4:30 PM at the !

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Secure your seat now and uncover the power of what lies beneath: https://cinemafemme.eventive.org/schedule/684f1472e4322d8a79e0d3a1
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On the Threshold โ€“ Shorts Program 1 invites you into stories of mothers, lovers, and seekers standing at lifeโ€™s turning ...
06/30/2025

On the Threshold โ€“ Shorts Program 1 invites you into stories of mothers, lovers, and seekers standing at lifeโ€™s turning points. Join us Friday, July 18 at 4:30 PM at the iconic for an unforgettable lineup of bold, boundary-pushing films!

๐ŸŽฌ View the full schedule and tickets here: https://cinemafemme.eventive.org/schedule/684b0c375cc48c6518305de2

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๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Itโ€™s official, virtual tickets are now live! Our full program is now available, and we canโ€™t wait for you to experien...
06/26/2025

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Itโ€™s official, virtual tickets are now live! Our full program is now available, and we canโ€™t wait for you to experience the Virtual Edition from wherever you are.

Mark your calendars: Virtual Edition runs July 22โ€“29, 2025!

Head over to grab your tickets and get ready for an unforgettable week of film: https://watch.eventive.org/cinemafemme

๐ŸŽฌ Sign up now to be considered as a volunteer for the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival, happening July 17โ€“21!There are a...
06/25/2025

๐ŸŽฌ Sign up now to be considered as a volunteer for the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival, happening July 17โ€“21!

There are a variety of ways to get involved, just let us know your interests in the form below or in our bio! Volunteers receive a Volunteer Pass with free access to panels, parties, Opening & Closing Night, and Rush Line access to Shorts Programs.

๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€”๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—๐˜‚๐—น๐˜†!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPa7dGK3gdbStuF7qX2V3wO38w1T_OO6hVaRC_-5DRKRH-qg/viewform

๐ŸŽฌ Announcing the 2025 Breaking Down Walls Mentors!Weโ€™re thrilled to introduce this yearโ€™s mentors: four visionary direct...
06/24/2025

๐ŸŽฌ Announcing the 2025 Breaking Down Walls Mentors!

Weโ€™re thrilled to introduce this yearโ€™s mentors: four visionary directors whose work spans genres, platforms, and powerful storytelling. Through insight, experience, and passion, theyโ€™ll help guide the next generation of women, trans, and gender-expansive filmmakers.

Stay tuned for our mentee reveal during the awards on Sunday, July 20th, and follow along as we spotlight the powerful collaborations ahead.
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Learn more here: https://cinemafemme.com/2025/06/21/cinema-femme-short-film-festival-returns-to-the-music-box-theatre-july-17-21-2025/

๐ŸŽฌ The Cinema Femme Short Film Festival is HERE! โœจ Celebrate women and non-binary filmmakers from around the world throug...
06/20/2025

๐ŸŽฌ The Cinema Femme Short Film Festival is HERE! โœจ Celebrate women and non-binary filmmakers from around the world through bold, powerful storytelling. From heartwarming dramas to eye-opening documentaries, this yearโ€™s lineup is packed with can't-miss shorts. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

๐ŸŽฅ In-person screenings: July 17โ€“21 at
๐Ÿ’ป Virtual festival: July 22โ€“29, 2025

Get your tickets now and support the future of film โ†’ https://cinemafemme.eventive.org/schedule

Bottoms turns daily fears into chaos you can laugh at: bloody, bold, and wildly cathartic. ๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ’ฅ A fearless twist on horror...
06/19/2025

Bottoms turns daily fears into chaos you can laugh at: bloody, bold, and wildly cathartic. ๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ’ฅ A fearless twist on horror and humor that hits hard and hilariously.

Read more on page 40 by : https://cinemafemme.com/2025-magazine/

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Cinema Femme

Cinema Femme is the voice of the female film experience. We are a media platform that elevates the diverse voices of women in film, from film critics and filmmakers to moviegoers.

But we are not just a media platformโ€”we are a movement. We are a community that encompasses those who watch, those who make, and those who review.

Our main goal is to impact film culture internationally by sharing our film experiences.


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