This program represents as a whole what Cinema Femme is about, elevating voices of female and non-binary filmmakers. All of these films create a ripple in our industry just by what you see onscreen and who’s behind the camera.

Pigeon, dir. Kiki Allgeier - NYC

Pigeon is a dark comedy about Liz, a woman in her forties dealing with the aftermath of a breakup around the worst time of year to do such a thing: the holidays. After all, tis the season to experience depression. Juggling her emotionally-absent-but-trying father and her feelings, Liz is faced with the most unlikely mirror: a wounded Pigeon. The short stars Larisa Oleynik (Ten Things I Hate About You, The Secret World of Alex Mack). Chicago Premiere! https://vimeo.com/725508156 (trailer)

SULAM (ladder), dir. Noam Argov - NYC

When an immigrant teen in Central Florida must help her mother before a school exam, tensions of belonging in a new country bubble to the surface. Director Noam Argov will be in attendance. Chicago premiere!

Pluma, dir. Clelia Goodchild - Spain

In Barcelona, the Pluma family of Drag Queens and Kings strives to build a community based on freedom of expression, artistic endeavor and mutual support. With the city as their stage, they share the essence of their duality, while navigating the challenges that life throws their way. Chicago premiere! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F0f834RmSo&feature=youtu.be (trailer)

Forward Fast, dir. Lorraine Sovern - Florida

While embarking upon a process of archival and preservation, a filmmaker dives into a stark exploration of self as she discovers the seeds of patriarchy and misogyny already planted and steeping the imagery of her childhood films. Director Lorraine Sovern will be in attendance. Chicago premiere!

Julia, dir. Emma Duvall - Portland, OR

A young girl faces a test of friendship at an orphanage in 1970 South Korea | Based on a true story. Director Emma Duvall will be in attendance! Chicago premiere! https://vimeo.com/739757395 (trailer)

Caroline, dir. Juli Del Prete

A young woman’s audition for a major movie takes an unexpected turn. Director Juli Del Prete will be in attendance. Chicago premiere! https://vimeo.com/698689361 (trailer) *ENCORE SCREENING*