Well, we are onto day six of the 6th Femme Filmmakers Festival and still going strong. It’s halfway through the week and just over halfway through the fest so perhaps sit down with a cup of coffee, recap our lineup here and see what’s playing today as well!
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Wednesday 1st September Schedule
Showcase Selection
Earth Odyssey (Adi Halfin)5 minutes – 16:00
Lost Horse (Adi Halfin) 3 minutes – 16:15
Competition Selection
Gone Youth (Audrey Jean-Baptiste) 19 minutes – 16:30
Pacifico Oscuro (Camila Beltrán) 11 minutes – 17:00
Feature Films
The Chambermaid (Lila Avilés) 102 minutes – 17:30
The Light of the Moon (Jessica M. Thompson) 94 minutes – 19:30
What You May Have Missed
- D Is for Distance Review: A Unique Documentary On Epilepsy
D Is for Distance unpacks Louis Petit’s life growing up with a rare form of epilepsy. From a young child through to present-day, this is his story told through the eyes of his parents. This family-led documentary depicts their arduous journey to receiving the right medication to ease Louis’ symptoms. - Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special Review: You Get The Best of Both Worlds
Pop Superstar Miley Cyrus returns in this Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special which sees her look over some of Hannah’s most iconic moments. From her best fashion looks and rotating closet to the guest stars who join her along the way, including Billy Ray Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, and Selena Gomez. - The Magic Faraway Tree (Gregor, 2026) Review: A Reminder to Believe in Magic
Now this is a movie made to remind us to believe in magic. A moment in time given to escape… - Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) Review: A Bloody Sequel with Sisterly Love
This horror sequel sees Samara Weaving’s Grace return for another round of blood-soaked family drama. Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) increases the stakes as Grace’s sister, Faith is dragged into the games, and they must claim the High Seat of the Council to control the world. - Conscious Review: A Documentary on the Mind, Consciousness & Memory
Conscious (2026) is a dementia documentary feature film directed by British filmmaker, Suki Chan. We review her feature debut. Featuring stories from those who have navigated dementia, including Wendy Mitchell, Pegeen O’Sullivan, and Maureen Winfield who narrate their stories. Along with creative collaborators – Michael Ellis and Chris Parks, among others. - KPop Demon Hunters Review: A Bold & Daring Genre-Mashup
The Oscar-nominated hit animated feature – Netflix’s Kpop Demon Hunters sees Rumi, Mira, and Zoey team up to sing and hunt demons. We review the story that marked Netflix’s first number one film at the U.S. box office. From action sequences to sing-along moments – we review the most-streamed film of 2025.
