Tier 3
Chicago, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Cinema Femme is a platform for emerging underrepresented genders in film, which includes women, non-binary people, and trans people. To support these individuals, Cinema Femme showcases their short films, provides education through featured interviews, and offers mentorship with seasoned filmmakers. Cinema Femme is vocal about the need for change onscreen and behind the lens. Cinema Femme is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, or scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
The main submission deadline for Cinema Femme Short Film Festival is around 15 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Cinema Femme Short Film Festival costs from USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Cinema Femme Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Cinema Femme Short Film Festival takes place in Chicago, United States.
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