Well, the weekend may be coming to an end but the Femme Filmmakers Festival is just beginning! We’ve been having a spectacular time celebrating women and film so far and we look forward to continuing on our third day! Once again, check out our full festival lineup here, and if you need to catch up on our past showings it’s not too late to do so. Now, let’s see what day three has in store for us, so check out the schedule below and enjoy!
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Saturday 28th August Schedule
Showcase Selection
Lola (Ana Lydia Monaco) 15 minutes – 15:00
Competition Selection
End-O (Alice Seabright) 15 minutes – 15:30
PADDY (Roisín Kearney) 13 minutes – 16:00
Feature Films
The Love Light (Frances Marion) 89 minutes – 16:30
The Hitch-Hiker (Ida Lupino) 71 minutes – 18:15
Wuthering Heights (Andrea Arnold) 124 minutes – 19:45
What You May Have Missed
- 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. - Raindance Film Festival: A Girl Called Alice (2026) Review: A Thrilling Short Film With An Important Message
Rising star, Tegan Grace Muggeridge co-writes with director Tristan Loraine in ‘A Girl Called Alice’ to raise awareness on London’s phone theft epidemic. Backed by its partners, EE and Crimestoppers, this project is proudly made with The Human Made Mark which signifies the project has been made without AI input. - Sunny Dancer (2026) Review: A Beautiful Coming-of-Age Story
George Jaques writes and directs this stunningly emotional feel-good and heart-breaking story about a summer retreat for ill teenagers which lead, Ivy terms as ‘chemo camp.’ Bella Ramsey soars as the stubborn teenager who learns to let go and live a more carefree life among a group of rebellious misfits. - Chum (2026) Review: High-stakes Shark Survival Horror Makes Waves
Shark-horror, Chum (2026) brings double trouble when a great white shark and serial killer fisherman hunt a newlywed couple on their Mediterranean yacht excursion. Directed by Jonathan Zuck and co-written alongside Joe Leone, ‘Chum’ speaks on marital loyalty, survival, and climate change. Alice Eve leads the cast into blood-soaked waters.
