The 10th edition of the Women's Voices Now Film Festival is open! Submit your women's rights / social-change documentary for the chance to win cash prizes and connect with an international cohort of filmmakers, changemakers, and industry professionals.
Regular Deadline - November 1, 2023
Late Deadline - December 1, 2023
Submissions are accepted via Film Freeway. No one is turned away for lack of funds, waivers can always be requested.
To be considered, films must fall into the DOCUMENTARY genre (creative documentaries encouraged!). The festival specifically promotes women filmmakers using SOCIAL-CHANGE films that advocate for women’s and girls’ rights around the world.
PRIZES & AWARDS
Cash prizes will be awarded (Total prize package TBA).
Filmmakers enter to win seven awards:
Leslie J. Sacks Grand Prize Award for Best Feature Film (includes a film screening live in Los Angeles, Fall 2024)
Best Documentary Short
Best First-Time Filmmaker - Feature Doc
Best First-Time Filmmaker - Short Doc
Best Creative Documentary
Best Human Rights Documentary
Best Youth Documentary Short
Watch the video: 10 Ways WVN is not your average Film Festival!