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http://www.thefemaleeyefilmfestival.com/ The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) is North America’s only international competitive women directors’ festival.

Providing an exclusive showcase for women directors, FeFF illuminates the best of independent film and offers a cinematic perspective through the female eye. We present high-calibre short and feature films in drama, comedy, sci-fi, action, horror, documentary, animation, and experimental genres by debut and mid-career filmmakers, and pay tribute to internationally recognized directors. FeFF bridge

s the gap between the written, visual, and media arts and boasts an eclectic program of films, script development, a photo exhibit, pitch sessions, master classes, tributes, and industry-initiative programs. In addition to the annual festival, FeFF mentors youth on their debut films, which are premiered at the festival. To date, we have produced 42 short films directed by young at-risk women. FeFF also curates programs for sister festivals and produces community-outreach programs to raise awareness about issues pertaining to women. Each year, the Female Eye attracts film enthusiasts, international women directors, celebrities, seasoned industry professionals, screenwriters, and producers of film and television. FeFF is noted for its intimate atmosphere, accessibility, and excellence in programming.

06/08/2026

Maverick Spotlight: ✨Jennifer Holness✨

Jennifer Holness is President of Hungry Eyes Media Group, an award-winning producer, writer, and director, and one of Canada’s foremost champions of diverse storytelling.

Jennifer became the first Black woman in Canada to receive a Canadian Screen Award for writing. She has also been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the Most Powerful Women in Canadian Entertainment and among the Most Influential Women in International Film.

Her acclaimed body of work includes Stateless, Home Again, Love, Jacked, Shoot the Messenger, Subjects of Desire, and BLK: An Origin Story.

Most recently, Jennifer produced the critically acclaimed feature film 40 Acres, which earned multiple Canadian Screen Award and NAACP Award nominations. She also co-directed the documentary , which premiered this year.

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05/22/2026

Today we’re celebrating ✨Jules Koostachin✨ - an award-winning Cree filmmaker, writer, academic, and storyteller whose work continues to elevate Indigenous voices in film and literature.

Through powerful projects such as Broken Angel, WaaPaKe (Tomorrow), and Angela’s Shadow, Jules has earned well-deserved recognition across the film industry for her commitment to Indigenous storytelling, healing, language preservation, and community truth-telling.

Congratulations to Jules on the successful launch of the Angela’s Shadow hardcover screenplay edition featuring Cree syllabic translation, a beautiful celebration of Indigenous storytelling, culture, and language preservation.

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05/08/2026

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Celebrating Miranda de Pencier, the award-winning director and producer behind The Grizzlies, Beginners, Thanks for Sharing, and Anne with an E.

Her feature directorial debut, The Grizzlies (based on a true story) follows a youth lacrosse team in a remote Inuit community and explores resilience, mental health, and the power of community through sport. The film earned her the Directors Guild of Canada Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement.

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05/01/2026

Spotlighting director ✨Meredith Alloway✨

Her feature directorial debut, Forbidden Fruits, is already making waves, premiering at South by Southwest Film & TV Festival and earning attention for its bold, genre-blending storytelling.

Before even hitting the screen, the screenplay for Forbidden Fruits was recognized on the Black List, one of the industry’s most respected markers for standout writing. Meredith didn’t just direct the film, she also co-wrote it, bringing a fully realized creative vision to life from script to screen.

The film itself mixes horror, satire, and feminist themes, backed by a strong cast and a distinct point of view.

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04/27/2026

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Chantal Akerman completely changed the vibe of cinema with her minimalist style. Her most famous film, Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975), was ranked #1 in the 2022 Sight & Sound critics’ poll of the Greatest Films of All Time, the first time a film directed by a woman has ever taken the top spot.

Her work explores identity, memory, and solitude, and it still shapes how filmmakers think about time and storytelling today.

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04/24/2026

with ✨Chandler Levack✨

With the recent release of Roommates and Mile End Kicks, she’s delivered two standout projects. Mile End Kicks earned her the Best Screenplay award in the Borsos Competition at the Whistler Film Festival, and also secured a spot on Canada’s Top Ten and premiered at TIFF 2025.

Her earlier feature I Like Movies also built significant momentum, winning Best Canadian Film and Best Screenplay from the Vancouver Film Critics Circle, as well as the RBC Emerging Artist Award at the Calgary International Film Festival.

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04/20/2026

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Cate Shortland is an award-winning Australian filmmaker known for her breakout feature Somersault (2004) which premiered at Cannes and went on to win major AFI/AACTA Awards, including Best Film and Best Director. She followed with Lore (2012), which earned international festival acclaim for its WWII perspective, and Berlin Syndrome (2017), a tense psychological thriller that premiered at Sundance.

In 2021, she stepped into blockbuster filmmaking with Black Widow, bringing emotional depth to the Marvel universe while leading one of its most anticipated solo films.

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04/18/2026

📸 from - April 15, 2026

Special thanks to and to everyone who came out to watch

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04/17/2026

Weronika Tofilska is a Polish director, writer and producer who co-wrote the screenplay for Love Lies Bleeding and directed the first four episodes of Baby Reindeer.

Most recently, she directed and executive produced episodes of Netflix’s horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen.

Her work on Baby Reindeer swept awards season, with the show winning major honours including Best Limited Series at the Emmys, Golden Globes, and Critics Choice Awards.

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04/13/2026

✨FREE SCREENING✨

🏆 FeFF Award Winner: Best of Show 2025!

🎥 “Blueberry Grunt” written & directed by Sherry White

🇨🇦 ON CanFilmDay - April 15, 2026 - 6:45 PM @ The Carlton Cinemas, Auditorium #6

As part of National Canadian Film Day, is proud to present written & directed by

Q&A by FeFF Director, Leslie-Ann Coles

Blueberry Grunt follows Harold and Vivian, a married couple whose 19th anniversary camping trip turns into a fight for survival. Isolated in the wilderness, they confront shared trauma, long-standing marital tensions, and codependency. Starring Liisa Repo-Martel, Joel Thomas Hynes, and Percy Hynes-White

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