With the Femme Filmmakers Festival day one successfully complete, things are off to a fantastic start! If you missed Friday’s lineup, no worries, there’s an abundance more of shorts, features, interviews and reviews yet to come! Don’t forget to check out our line-up and let’s get onto day two of the fest…
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Saturday 28th August Schedule
Showcase Selection
Waffle (Carlyn Hudson) 11 minutes – 15:00
Competition Selection
Fenice – Momoni SS21 (Giulia Achenza) 5 minutes – 15:30
Hide and Seek (Ragini Bhasin) 10 minutes – 15:45
Feature Films
Brick Lane (Sarah Gavron) 102 minutes – 16:15
Children of a Lesser God (Randa Haines) 119 minutes – 18:15
Coco Before Chanel (Anne Fontaine) 110 minutes – 20:30
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What You May Have Missed
- Netflix’s BTS: The Return Documentary Review: The Boys Are Truly Back & Better Than Ever
BTS: The Return documentary follows the talented seven-member boy group as they record their latest album, “ARIRANG” in sunny Los Angeles. They reflect on their mandatory military service which placed them on a nearly four-year long hiatus. But brought back together again, they let the world inside their life. - 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.
