Showcasing films across all genres, the Female Eye Film Festival, now in its ninth year, is renowned for being Ontario’s only independent film festival exclusively screening films directed by women.
What’s great is that there’s something for everyone at FeFF:
For the aspiring filmmaker or screenwriter, there are panel discussions, workshops, and script readings which are all pay what you can.
For the moviegoer, this year’s FeFF schedule has films suited for all tastes – late night suspense thrillers, experimental films, foreign shorts, and dramatic features – plus screenings are just $8 at the door.
And for those looking to bump elbows and trade banter with the filmmakers, almost all screenings have Q&A sessions with the directors afterward and there is also a closing awards ceremony at the end of the festival at the Rainbow Cinemas Market Square.
FeFF has announced that American Psycho director Mary Harron was named the 2011 Honourary Director of the festival and they will host a special brunch and “mini-master class” with her. Moderator Carol Whiteman will have a conversation with Harron about her film career (and possibly some questions about American Psycho’s misogyny) before opening up the floor for audience questions on March 17.
FeFF screenings will take place at the Carlton Cinema and Rainbow Cinemas Market Square. Special events, like the Mary Harron Q&A, will take place in the Novotel Toronto Centre.
The 9th annual Female Eye Film Festival kicks off March 16 and runs until March 20. For more information, and a schedule of films, visit femaleeyefilmfestival.com.
Fraser Turnbull is a Toronto-based blogger.
