How can the female experience be generalized? It can't! This package features stories about single mothers, leaving a war-torn country, a woman who invented one of the most famous slogans in advertising history, and many others.

Kanesha Jackson is a third generation barrel racing champion. She's training her thirteen year old daughter, Kortnee, to follow in her footsteps. DYNASTY AND DESTINY is a portrait of how traditions ripple through a family.

DYNASTY AND DESTINY

Kanesha Jackson is training her daughter Kortnee to follow in their family's tradition as rodeo champions.

With the help of her family, Bee puts on a period party to celebrate the return of her period after a battle with anorexia. Mum's neurotic, Dad's embarrassing and Gran doesn't quite get it. Plus little sibling Lou is a wee bit scarred. While the vagina cake melts and the uterus piñata awaits a beating, Bee comes to terms with the messiness of family and womanhood.

PERIOD PARTY

With the help of her family, Bee puts on a period party to celebrate the return of her period after a battle with anorexia.

THEY WILL BE GONE is a touching exploration of love and the profound impact of unexpected events. Yasmina is a young woman about to embark on an adventure far away from home. As her last 24 hours in Lebanon unfold, she reconnects with the cherished people who have made Beirut an unwavering support system. The warm embraces of her family and the laughter-filled gatherings fill Yasmina's heart with bittersweet nostalgia.

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THEY WILL BE GONE

In her last 24 hours in Lebanon, Yasmina reconnects with friends and family. An unforeseen event challenges the idea of where 'home' truly lies.

After having sex for the first time, Alba, a 16 year old, searches for a strength she has never exercised before.

PUNTA SALINAS

After having sex for the first time, Alba, a 16 year old, searches for a strength she has never exercised before.

When my period went nuts, I thought my uterus was out to get me because I hadn't given it a baby. It turns out I had fibroids. BLOODY MESS is a short, personal, animated documentary about my journey through the medical system to try and stop the bleeding.

BLOODY MESS

A short, personal, animated documentary about dealing with fibroids, a journey through the medical system, and trying to stop the bleeding.

Beth is getting married in 36 hours and her mother hasn’t seen her dress. If this sounds low stakes, you aren’t a fat woman with a mother who hates herself. Grab a piece of Danish and dig into this comedic tragedy about mothers, daughters, and who gets to be a bride.

GORGEOUS

Beth is getting married in 36 hours and her mother hasn’t seen her dress. If this sounds low stakes, you aren’t a fat woman with a mother who hates herself.

THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT is an intimate deathbed account of the unsung advertising genius who coined L'Oréal's iconic "Because I'm Worth It" slogan in 1971, a four-word feminist manifesto that, against all odds, changed advertising forever.

THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT

An intimate deathbed account of the unsung advertising genius who coined L'Oréal's iconic "Because I'm Worth It" slogan.

Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards. Based on childhood memories and shared stories, AND GRANNY WOULD DANCE is a tale of love, grief and resilience. At its heart, it is a tribute to the solidarity of Iranian women.

AND GRANNY WOULD DANCE

Six year old Marmar listens to the stories her grandmother’s friends tell. She remembers how whenever her Grandad played the accordion, Granny would start to...

A young woman decides between going on a first date and staying at home with her baby.

EVERY OTHER WEEKEND

A young woman decides between going on a first date and staying at home with her baby.

SHORTS: WHAT A GIRL WANTS

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