Female Voices Rock is excited to announce the official lineup of films to be screened at this year’s Female Voices Rock Film Festival, taking place from May 5th – 7th. This year’s festival will present the best new films by female filmmakers, including various screenings, special events, and cocktail parties. For tickets, showtimes and additional information, please visit: https://www.femalevoicesrock.com.
The One-Of-A-Kind Film Festival Returns for 3 Days of Live Screenings, Panels, Workshops, & More
May 5th – May 7th
At The Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, NY
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On this year’s film lineup selection, Female Voices Rock founder & executive director Catherine Delaloye shares, “This year’s Female Voices Rock film lineup is a powerful and inspiring celebration of women voices and perspectives in filmmaking. From gripping dramas to spine-chilling horror, from thought-provoking narratives on motherhood and choice to heart-warming love stories, this year’s festival is a testament to the incredible talent and creativity of women filmmakers. We’re thrilled to showcase such an exciting lineup of films that highlight the complexities and richness of the human experience. This festival is a must-see for anyone who loves great cinema and wants to support the important work of women in the film industry.”
Female Voices Rock programmer and producer Maria Akay shares, “We’re excited to produce a platform that not only highlights the incredible work of women behind and in front of the camera, but to celebrate their work in person and continue to grow this network of talented filmmakers. The lineup features over 30 short films, including all the projects from NALIP’s inaugural Latino Lens: Narrative Short Film Incubator for Women of Color, which is sponsored by Netflix. This includes Eileen Alvarez’s Mama Retreat, Caroline Guo’s Firecracker, Eunice Levis’ Ro and the Stardust, and Angelita Mendoza’s The Blue Drum. The Female Voices Rock team hopes the festival is a springboard for all our filmmakers for the next great step in their careers.”
Notable film programming highlights as well as the full lineup can be found below:
Americanized
Written & Directed By: Erica Eng
Featured Cast: Terry Hu (Never Have I Ever), Shannon Dang (Kung Fu, The L Word: Generation Q), Sharar Ali-Speaks (Missing, Insecure, The L Word: Generation Q), Amber Gaston, Helen Ong, Charles Yan, Mark A. Neely
Synopsis: Growing up in Oakland’s hip-hop culture, Eng struggles with her Chinese American identity. To her high school basketball team, she’s just that girl who sits on the bench; but to the Asian kids she’s “Americanized.” As her sophomore year of high school comes to an end, Eng tries to find a sense of belonging within the two worlds that don’t accept her.
Jesus Would Have Loved Punk Rock
Directed By: Abbey George
Written By: Charlotte Martin & Isabella Jarosz
Featured Cast: Sammie Williams (Dear Evan Hansen – Broadway), Maddie Lucas, Tommy Schrider
Synopsis: Veronica and Annie are fed up with the oppressive and corrupt nature of their Catholic high school, determined to make authoritarian teachers answer for their crimes and right the moral compass of the student body.
Leaving YellowStone
*Recipient of the Spike Lee Production Fund
Written & Directed By: Kayla Arend
Featured Cast: Angela Wong Carbone, Sean Ricciardi
Synopsis: What starts as a romantic trip in the wilderness, turns ugly as Tessa fights for her life in the winter of Yellowstone National Park. Tessa is excited to visit Yellowstone National Park with her new boyfriend, Mark. However, when they arrive, Mark changes, aggression and cruelty building as Tessa starts finding disturbing artifacts around his cabin. What begins as an idyllic winter weekend slowly becomes a nightmare as Tessa realizes she’s alone in the woods with a man she really doesn’t know at all.
Mama Retreat
Written & Directed By: Eileen Álvarez
Featured Cast: Annie Gonzalez (Flamin’ Hot), Julianna Robinson
Synopsis: A weary mother-to-be attends an all-inclusive glamping retreat in the mountains, only to have her greatest fears about motherhood realized.
Female Voices Rock Film Festival Lineup
*In Alphabetical Order
Americanized – directed by Erica Eng
Anniversary – directed by Lain Kienzle
Bienvenidos a Los Angeles – directed by Lisa Cole
Birth Rights – directed by Maria Rosales
Call Button – directed by Rhona Rees
Choices – directed by Kameishia D Wooten
Counting – directed by Sarah Young
Daddy – directed by Jo Steinhart
Firecracker – directed by Caroline Guo
Five Star Review – directed by Vivien Vitolo
Girls Night In – directed Alison Roberto
Her and I – directed by Stephanie Marin
Hummingbird – directed by Lindsey E. Gary
I’m Sorry, I Tried, I Love You – directed by Goldie Jones
In Sickness & In Health – directed by Sarah Smick
Incurable – directed by Bahare Nikjoo
Jesus Would Have Loved Punk Rock – directed by Abbey George
Leaving Yellowstone – directed by Kayla Arend
Mama Retreat – directed by Eileen Álarez
Mary Meet Grace – directed by Faryl Amadeus
Matka/Polka (Mother/Pole) – directed by Joanna Suchomska
No Man’s Land – directed by Kristen Buckels
Punch Line – directed by Becky Cheatle
Rearranging Skin: A Love Letter to the World
Resurrection – directed by Luiza Budejko
Ro & the Stardust – directed by Eunice Levis
SAM – directed by Ryan Thielen, Jen Stafford
The Blue Dream – directed by Angelita Mendoza
Tooth – directed by Jillian Corsie
Unattached – directed by Fanny Texier
Wannabe – directed by Josie Andrews
Who? How? and Where? – directed by Victoria Garza
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This year, the Female Voices Rock Film Festival will host industry panels aimed at educating and supporting filmmakers who have created short films. Produced by accomplished filmmaker Kira Leinonen, these panels will explore topics such as developing your first feature and career advancement with a short film. This year’s panels include Using Your Short As A Stepping Stone Panel & Producing Your First Feature Film Panel.
EVENT DETAILS WHAT: Female Voices Rock Film Festival WHEN: Fri. May 5th – Sun. May 7th, 2023 Friday, May 5th – 5pm – 8pm ET | Opening Night Party Saturday, May 6th – Sunday, May 7th – 12pm – 8pm ET | Screenings, Networking Events, Filmmaker Welcome Brunch Sunday, May 7th – 8pm – 10pm ET | Closing Night Party WHERE: Wythe Hotel | 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/female-voices-rock-27219795067
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