Don't miss the winners of Chicago Women Film Fest

The Chicago Women Film Fest is an essential event and competition celebrating the diversity and creativity of female voices in the film industry. It highlights the importance of representation and gender equality by screening films through its annual and seasonal programs in collaboration with the Chicago Women Film Institute.

The festival features female jury members and provides a platform for female directors, producers, and writers, challenging traditional industry norms. It showcases the impact of women in cinema and supports gender equality through mentorship programs, networking events, and panel discussions, fostering a community for aspiring filmmakers.

In essence, the festival inspires and advances the film sector, honoring the strength and talent of women in storytelling. By promoting diverse voices and advocating for gender parity, it shapes the future of cinema. We are thrilled to announce the winners of the latest seasonal edition.

Best Narrative Feature

Swallowtail and Dragonfly

Director: Julia Pierrepont

Best Documentary Feature

LIMITLESS: The Dr. Chester Pierce Story

Director: Gloria Respress-Churchwell

Best Narrative Short

Hills

Director: Jennifer Cadena

Best Documentary Short

She is Not a Bride

Directors: Qiong Wang, Minxian Tang

Best Director

Diana Densmore

Cardboard

Best Producer

Christina Chow

Heart Attack: A hidden threat to the Asian community

Best Actress

Coco Nicole Marshall

Siblings

Best Editor                           

Christina Lind

MAMA

Best Composer

Abby Specht

Cardboard

Best Experimental

What Happens When You Outgrow Your Fantasy Self

Director: Mayrav Estrin

Best Animation

Patchwork

Director: Karsyn Fletcher

Best Student Film

The Grouping

Director: Sophia Marie Peglow

Best Music Video

Time Machine

Director: Summer Purks

Best Comedy

Gumshoes

Director: Sarah Haskins

Best Independent Film

Welcome to Vegas

Director: Hae Sun Hong

Best Feature Screenplay

The Stained-Glass Window

Kristin Francoeur

Best Short Screenplay

The Baby Clause

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