The Chicago Women Film Fest is a crucial event and competition that celebrates the diversity and creativity of women's voices in the film industry. This festival acts as an important platform for both emerging and established female filmmakers, highlighting their unique perspectives and artistic expressions. By presenting a wide range of films—from narrative features and documentaries to short films and experimental works—the festival not only entertains but also educates aud

Sixteen-year-old PAIGE awakens to find she has been drugged and kidnapped by an elderly man named BEN. As Ben's actions become more extreme, Paige realizes she must escape or face a fate worse than death. Anne worked as an assistant to Blake Snyder and continued with Save the Cat! after his passing. She developed her web series "They Live Among Us," which pulp critic Will Varaho described as "...pure pulp by blending gothic horror, film noir, urban (LA) angst, theological the

Following a life-altering illness that forced her to confront her own mortality and reevaluate her priorities, a woman embarks on a transformative journey back to her roots. This journey leads her to reunite with her quirky homesteading mother, a woman whose unconventional lifestyle and unique perspective on life have always been a source of both inspiration and bewilderment for her daughter. Through this heartfelt reunion, the daughter begins to rediscover not only her origi

"A Parable of Now" (2026) is a three-channel visual poem with multiple interpretations. At its heart lies the theme of lost innocence and the environmental crisis we are leaving for future generations. Cecelia Condit has exhibited her work internationally in festivals, museums, and alternative spaces. Her pieces are part of collections at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, PA, and the Centre Georges

"Creturs" is an award-winning debut feature film seeking its world premiere. Written, directed, and performed by Carrie King alongside her real family on their Pennsylvania farm, this deeply personal creature feature delves into the fears and anxiety of the unknown. Set against the backdrop of pandemic isolation, a Lancaster County farm becomes the entire universe for a fragile family striving to stay together. Utilizing elements of found footage and starring a real-life fami

After her grandmother's passing, Elena faces the challenging and emotionally charged task of returning to her childhood home to gather her belongings. This journey is not merely a physical return; it is a confrontation with a painful past filled with memories that both haunt and define her. The turbulent relationship she shared with her family adds an additional layer of complexity to the situation, as unresolved issues and lingering feelings of resentment bubble to the surfa