Author: femalefilmfestival

The irony of this festival is that its goal is to not be around in 5 years time. To eventually not be relevant because there is zero need to have a festival geared for female talent and female stories because the stories presented in Hollywood and around the world are a balanced showcase of the human experience from both sexes.

Our goal is to achieve a lot of success and then fold into oblivion simply because there is no need for this festival.

This festival was created by the FEEDBACK Film & Writing Festival as a simple reaction to a strong need to showcase female talent from around the world in a more profound way.

When putting together the weekly festival, the administration noticed a lack of a female presence in the stories being shown at the festival.

A classic example and analogy to the frustration is how the festival noticed that even the smaller roles in a screenplay were written for a man to play. There was zero reason for this in many stories. How a police officer, or a political campaign manager, for example with 3-4 lines in a screenplay was a "HE" character. Why? And these are the screenplays written by the winners! The talented one who have obtained agents and have began/beginning their careers as a writer.

From Heaven Is Cali Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2020 Feedback Film Festival

FROM HEAVEN IS CALI, 12min., Columbia Documentary/Drama Directed by Christaan Felber In the Southwest of Colombia, there is a city where salsa dancing exists in a form that is unique in its boldness and energy, yet pure in its tradition and style. Cali, known as the world’s salsa dancing capital, and its people (referred to… Continue reading From Heaven Is Cali Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2020 Feedback Film Festival

October 2020 New York Feedback Festival – Highlights and Videos

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: IN MEMORIAM BEST ROMANCE FILM: THE DECISIVE MOMENT BEST PERFORMANCES: 8 DAVES A WEEK BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: FROM HEAVEN IS CALI BEST SOUND & MUSIC: OUR FATHER Theme of night: Desire to evolve and change NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private.… Continue reading October 2020 New York Feedback Festival – Highlights and Videos

Short Film: UNLOCKED, 16min., Canada, Drama/Experimental

  “Unlocked: A Flow of Colourful Connections in Lockdown” is a short film/art video that captures the personal journey of eleven women from The Esplanade neighbourhood, downtown Toronto, during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Spring of 2020, eleven women were asked to express artistically how months of isolation has affected their sense of identity. In… Continue reading Short Film: UNLOCKED, 16min., Canada, Drama/Experimental

Short Film: 8 DAVES A WEEK, 20min., USA, Drama/Comedy

Dave wakes up on April 1st 2019 over and over again. Every time the day repeats, a new version of himself, a new Dave, is generated. Soon, there are numerous Daves running amok, despairing at their mysterious metaphysical trap. Project Type:Short, Student Genres:Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller, Romance Runtime:19 minutes 42 seconds Completion Date:July 8, 2020… Continue reading Short Film: 8 DAVES A WEEK, 20min., USA, Drama/Comedy

Director Biography – Dimitrios Karas (IN MEMORIAM)

Dimitrios Karas was born in Serres, Greece. He has written and directed short films and trailers for theatrical plays. He has worked as the 1st Assistant Director for the feature length film “The Spirits” (2016). He also plays the piano and the cello and has contributed to the soundtracks for the theatre and for short… Continue reading Director Biography – Dimitrios Karas (IN MEMORIAM)

Short Film: IN MEMORIAM, 9min., Greece, Drama/Sci-FI

  Ariadne, a member of an anti-government covert resistance group, is captured and interrogated by an intelligence agent. As Ariadne refuses to reveal information about her group, the agent threatens to erase her memories about her identity and personal life.

Director Biography – Christaan Felber (FROM HEAVEN IS CALI)

Christaan is an award-winning photographer and director. His constant fascination with capturing unique cultures has led him to his directorial debut, From Heaven is Cali, which documents the relationship between the ‘salsa capital of the world’ of Cali, Colombia and the people who’s lives and hearts depend on it. Christaan holds a BFA from the… Continue reading Director Biography – Christaan Felber (FROM HEAVEN IS CALI)