It’s hard to believe we are nearing the halfway mark of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival. It’s been lovely seeing outpouring support and positive reactions on social media towards these women creators and their work. So let’s keep the enthusiasm up as we kick off day five of our festival! Check out the entire lineup here and to see what’s in store for you today, keep reading…
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Tuesday 31st August Schedule
Showcase Selection
Carmen (Estefanía Bozok) 9 minutes – 16:00
Competition Selection
Normal (Julie Caty) 11 minutes – 16:30
Back in the Island (Amande Valle) 4 minutes – 17:00
Diagonal (Anne Thorens) 6 minutes – 17:15
Feature Films
Daughter of Mine (Laura Bispuri) 100 minutes – 17:45
Pariah (Dee Rees) 86 minutes – 19:45
What You May Have Missed
- The End of Oak Street (2026) Review: This Emotional Survivalist Science-Fiction Story Leads With Heart
David Robert Mitchell writes and directs The End of Oak Street (2026) – a survival film which sees Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor attempt to lead their family to safety after their town becomes plagued with dinosaurs from a strange cosmic event. With Spielbergian vibes, this is a thrill ride. - Raindance Film Festival: Arthur’s Empire (2026) Review: A Captivating & Unique British Crime-Comedy Story
Ryan J. Smith returns with feature, Arthur’s Empire (2026). Premiering at Raindance Film Festival 2026, Smith’s highly anticipated work sees a journalist in desperate search for a scoop. Headed to Blackpool, he arrives at an antique store owned by the eccentric Arthur. What ensues is a battle of wits. - Raindance Film Festival: The Killing Moon (2026) Review: Crafting An Interesting & Mysterious Environment
Daniel Bogran writes and directs his debut feature in psychological horror, The Killing Moon (2026) which sees a couple on the edge during a mountainside retreat and a wounded stranger who might not have the best intentions. There’s jealously, manipulation, and seduction at play in this tensional horror feature. - Holy Days (Boltt, 2026) Review
1974, the New Zealand outback. Childhood is not so easy in changing times. In a tale of love, tenderness, and… - Raindance Film Festival: Animals (2026) Review: A Powerful Exploration Into Grief & Control
In this psychological thriller short, writer-director Maya Gray explores manipulation and control in Animals (2026). Zoya (Serine Sianosian) feels heartache after her mother passes away. But her life is upended when stranger Amelia (Rachel Alig) demands her right to the house. Animals make us question – who’s looking out for you? - Raindance Film Festival: Life Goes On (2026) Review: A Beautiful Exploration Into Human Connection
David Bradley stars as the emotionally isolated Bill who finds his days in the hospice just keep repeating in ‘Life Goes On’ (2026) – co-directed by Daniel Audritt and Kat Butterfield. This beautifully emotional short film celebrated its UK premiere at Raindance Film Festival 2026 under the ‘Female Gaze’ category.
