Cinema Femme

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.

Be part of a movement that uplifts voices, creates opportunities, and champions the next generation of filmmakers! 🎬Lear...
08/22/2025

Be part of a movement that uplifts voices, creates opportunities, and champions the next generation of filmmakers! 🎬

Learn more here: https://cinemafemme.com/membership/⁠
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The first American woman in space, Sally Ride, wasn’t just a public hero — she was also a personal hero to . 🚀 After Sal...
08/21/2025

The first American woman in space, Sally Ride, wasn’t just a public hero — she was also a personal hero to . 🚀 After Sally’s passing in 2012, it was revealed she had shared a 27-year relationship with a woman, a story she had kept private during her lifetime. 🌙

This revelation drew Cristina even closer to Sally’s legacy. sat down with her to talk about the journey of bringing this untold chapter of history to the screen. 🎬✨

Read more here on page 23: https://cinemafemme.com/magazine/

“Cutting Through Rocks” tells the powerful story of Sara Shahverdi — the first woman to run for Council in her village i...
08/19/2025

“Cutting Through Rocks” tells the powerful story of Sara Shahverdi — the first woman to run for Council in her village in Iran. A midwife who has delivered over 400 babies, the only woman in town riding a motorcycle, and a fearless advocate for women’s rights, Sara is redefining what’s possible.

Directed by Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni, the film went on to win the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. 🏆

Cinema Femme contributor Dawn Borchardt sat down with the filmmakers to talk about the story behind the award-winning documentary. 🎬

Read more here on page 17: https://cinemafemme.com/magazine/

Embark on a cinematic journey around the world, told through the lens of Midwestern voices. Global Kaleidoscope Night ce...
08/18/2025

Embark on a cinematic journey around the world, told through the lens of Midwestern voices. Global Kaleidoscope Night celebrates the richness of diverse cultures, showcasing films that weave together the heartland’s untold connections to the wider world. These are stories from across the globe, curated by Midwesterners, about the people, places, and traditions that tie us to something bigger. Immerse yourself in captivating stories that stretch from our own backyards to distant corners of the globe and gain a deeper appreciation for the tapestry of humanity's cultural heritage.

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KHSARA - Dean Bushala
The Museum - Annette Elliot
Wind Walker - Daniel Simon Zhang
What I Am Today: Maa Maa Dei - Ian Szetho
Paper Flower - Joe Miñoso
A Bird Hit My Window and Now I'm a Le***an - Carmela Murphy, AJ Dubler
IS IT LIKE, A DATE?!? - Eliana Pipes

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The Claudia Cassidy Theater at the Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL

Learn more here: https://www.midwestfilm.com/buy-tickets

We want to hear from you! What was your favorite part of our film festival? 🎬 If you attended, check your email for a qu...
08/14/2025

We want to hear from you! What was your favorite part of our film festival? 🎬

If you attended, check your email for a quick survey and share your thoughts. As a thank you, you'll be entered to win a Cinema Femme membership! 🏆

But hurry, the survey ends on 08/22! Click the link for more details.https://forms.gle/QTqjmhsbLtfatSag8⁠

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The Reunion: Creatives Mixer & Panel Series. Presented by Sisters in Cinema x XL Film Festival🗓️ Tuesday, August 19, 202...
08/13/2025

The Reunion: Creatives Mixer & Panel Series. Presented by Sisters in Cinema x XL Film Festival

🗓️ Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 3–8 PM
📍 Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center

Cinema Femme is thrilled to join Sisters in Cinema for a one-day creative mixer celebrating Black women in film.

✨ 6:30 PM | “Through the Lens: Mentorship, Sisterhood & Black Women in Film”. Join us for an intimate and powerful conversation with Sandrel “Sanicole” Young and Natasha Olugin, moderated by Ahsha Davis.

We’ll explore the power of mentorship, sisterhood, and storytelling as tools for representation, healing, and community impact. Learn how these filmmakers have navigated the industry, uplifted others, and continue to shape spaces for Black women in film.

🎟️ Free with RSVP → givebutter.com/SICTheReunion

🎬✨ We have something for everyone! If you love supporting local filmmakers and artists, our membership is your ticket to...
08/11/2025

🎬✨ We have something for everyone! If you love supporting local filmmakers and artists, our membership is your ticket to meeting new creatives! Filmmakers, we’ve got you covered with resources and a mentorship program to elevate your craft!

Join us and be part of a vibrant community. Let’s create together! 🌟

Learn more here: https://cinemafemme.com/membership/

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Simona Susnea (.sus.dop) is the visual force behind four episodes of The Buccaneers Season 2—including the season premie...
08/10/2025

Simona Susnea (.sus.dop) is the visual force behind four episodes of The Buccaneers Season 2—including the season premiere—bringing a striking evolution to the Apple TV+ period drama. Her cinematography deepens the tone, mirroring the characters’ growing maturity and the weight of their choices.

From the unsettling realism of a period-accurate mental institution to the quiet heartbreak of a mother separated from her child, Susnea’s handheld camerawork and cool, subdued lighting ground the story in raw emotion.

She shares with how collaboration, visual storytelling, and emotional precision shaped the look and feel of The Buccaneers Season 2. 🎥✨

Read more here: https://cinemafemme.com/2025/07/31/simona-susnea-on-bringing-light-emotion-and-cinematic-depth-to-the-buccaneers-season-2/

There’s nothing quite like being in the same room, watching films that move us, and hearing the stories that connect us ...
08/08/2025

There’s nothing quite like being in the same room, watching films that move us, and hearing the stories that connect us all. 🖤✨

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Were you at the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival? 🎬We’d love to hear your thoughts! Check your email for our quick surve...
08/08/2025

Were you at the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival? 🎬

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Check your email for our quick survey—your feedback helps us make the festival even better. As a thank-you, you’ll be entered to win a Cinema Femme membership 🎟️ just for sharing your experience.

ENDS 08/22! Learn more here: https://forms.gle/QTqjmhsbLtfatSag8

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When watched Another Happy Day, she was immersed in the raw, emotional experience of new motherhood during the postpart...
08/01/2025

When watched Another Happy Day, she was immersed in the raw, emotional experience of new motherhood during the postpartum period. She sat down with to talk about the inspiration behind the film, collaborating with cast and crew, and what she hopes audiences take away from this deeply personal story.

Read their powerful conversation on page 13: https://cinemafemme.com/magazine/

Our film festival may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there! 🎬💫Join the Cinema Femme Membership and become par...
07/31/2025

Our film festival may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there! 🎬💫
Join the Cinema Femme Membership and become part of a vibrant community that celebrates bold storytelling, meaningful connection, and real change in film. 💥

Let’s keep championing the future of film, together. 💖

Learn more + join us: https://cinemafemme.com/membership/ -plans

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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 platform—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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