Official Selections: 11th LA Women in Film Festival
Congratulations to our accepted filmmakers!
Films are listed in alphabetical order, index to the left.
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Life Listens to Javera
TV Pilot
WORLD PREMIERE
A hopeful story about how Javera hits rock bottom in the streets of LA, then meets her new mentor Lena who changes her life forever.This is the Pilot of the Life Listens TV docuseries.
Director: G. K. Hunter
Producer: Lena Antoci
Writer: G. K. Hunter
Cast: Javera Knox, Jayda Knox, Terry Bright
Editor: Brad Stoddard
Website: https://gkhunter.com/documentaries/
MISMATCH
Short Animation
A seemingly ordinary matchstick, repeatedly dismissed and denied recognition as a military veteran, slowly ignites with emotion—until it finally flames up, revealing the true weight of the microaggressions it endured.
Director: Luna Lee
Writer: Luna Lee
Cast: Luna Lee, Matt Haro, Brianna Yi, Madeline Palmer, Emily Newland, Edwin Zha, Jess Reed
Editor: Luna Lee
Website: https://lunaleeart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunaleeart
Mistrzynie /
Championesses
Documentary
USA Premiere
Championesses is a powerful documentary about Polish female athletes who have broken barriers and achieved greatness in the world of sports. The film follows six extraordinary women – Aleksandra Kałucka, Natalia Kałucka, Adrianna Sułek-Schubert, Karolina Naja, Róża Kozakowska, and Natalia Partyka – portraying their struggles, victories, and resilience. It is a story about passion, discipline, and the strength of women who inspire future generations.
Director: Justyna Tafel
Producer: Kacper Sawicki, Łukasz Tomasz Kołtunowicz
Creative Producer: Justyna Górniak
Writer: Justyna Tafel, Justyna Górniak
Cast: Aleksandra Kałucka, Natalia Kałucka, Adrianna Sułek-Schubert, Karolina Naja, Róża Kozakowska, Natalia Partyka
Cinematographer: Ita Zbroniec-Zajt, Jakub Burakiewicz
Editor: Marcin Sucharski PSM, Filip Dziuba
Any awards, accolades or additional details:
The film was created with the support of ENEA, ORLEN, and Westfield, premiering in Poland in 2025. It highlights the transformative role of women in sports and has already gained significant attention for its inspirational message and strong female-driven creative team.
Nadine
Short Film
Having been ensnared in the Hollywood studio system since childhood, Nadine embarks on a courageous quest for freedom and self-empowerment, challenging the constraints that have stifled her voice for far too long. Her journey is exploration of resilience and rebellion in an era where glamour often masked the harsh realities of life behind the camera. Join Nadine as she decides to reclaim her identity and illuminate the strength of women in a tumultuous industry.
Director: Tash Ann
Producer: Chris Polczinski, Ryan Weaver
Writer: Tash Ann
Cast: Grace Caroline Currey, Tyler Posey, Michael Bunin
Cinematographer: George Su
Editor: Ethan Jones
LA Under the Stars "Angel City Trailblazer" award.
Website:
www.meetnadine.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/meet_nadine/
Nan
Short
In 1964, Nan’s husband skips town. Determined to hold her family together and maintain the appearance of a perfect mother, Nan steps into the workforce for the first time.
Director: Lily Ellora Newton
Producer: Stevi Zabawa
Writer: Lily Ellora Newton & Stevi Zabawa
Cast: Heather Salm, Mason Wilson, Vera Zabawa, Abby Briggs, Audrey Carter, Kyle Dal Santo, Nathan Brandon Gaik
Cinematographer: Adam Sitton
Editor: Adam Sitton
Nan is based on the true life story of our producer and writer's grandmother, Mary Kupczak. This is the debut release from Forced Party Films. Awards include Best first time director at Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival and Best Producer - Short at Nashville Independent Filmmakers Festival.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forcedpartyfilms/
Only You
Short
Director: Lauren Robbins
Producer: Angela Dirksen, Savvy Jaye, Katie Patterson. William Patterson
Writer: Katie Patterson
Cast: Katie Patterson, Reggie P. Louix, C.J. Barkus
Cinematographer: TinNgai Chan
Editor: Savvy Jaye