WVN Film Festival.
A women’s rights documentary films recognizing films by women that advocate for girls’ and women’s rights around the world.
Film Festival 2022.
Submissions are now closed for the 2022 women’s rights documentary film festival, hosted by Women’s Voices Now.
- Pre-selected films will be announced in February 2022.
- Festival events take place during March 2022.
- Tickets will be available here! Come back for updates!
We are in the midst of the selection process, and are thrilled to be reviewing films from 38+ countries!
Good luck to everyone who submitted their film!
Thank you to our 2022 Festival Sponsors!
2022 Awards
Leslie J. Sacks Best Documentary Feature – $3,500
Best Documentary Short – $2,000
Best Human Rights Documentary – $1,500
Best Creative Documentary – $1,000
Best First-time Filmmaker – $1,000
Best Youth Documentary Short – $500
The Celluloid Ceiling.
Women filmmakers are out there, so why is women-produced content still underrepresented?
- In the United States, women face difficulty in fundraising and attracting interest in films about women and individuals from underrepresented groups
- In Europe, only 16% of available funding goes to films directed by women.
- Stereotypes about women's skills and ambition, and man-dominated networks remain a powerful barrier to entry.
Women Filmmakers: Shattering That Ceiling.
Contributing to a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive film industry, our independent film festival challenges gender-based stereotypes both on and off the screen. To support this vision, our online film festival:
- Provides a platform for emerging women filmmakers telling essential, authentic stories.
- Supports women filmmakers with cash prizes and visibility
- Connects women filmmakers with each other and with film industry professionals
Our Approach.
- We seek films that address or shine light upon issues affecting women and/or girls through a social-change lens.
- We accept documentary films in the short, feature, and youth categories; and award $10,000 in cash prizes each year.
- We receive submissions from August through November, and celebrate the winners and the film festival in March during Women's History Month.
“The Women’s Voices Now Film Festival provides a rare and special platform for unheard voices and issues, and is a creative boon for independent women filmmakers around the world.”
– Dr. Meena Longjam, Filmmaker
