“Little Stones” Documentary on Global Women’s Empowerment Through Art

Atlas Center for the Performing Arts 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC, United States

Little Stones weaves together the personal stories of four women artists from across the world who dedicate their lives to empowering women and survivors of gender-based violence.  Using their individual art forms of painting, dance, design, and music, these women celebrate creative, entrepreneurial, and arts-therapy based solutions to the most pressing challenges facing women globally. **Screening […]

$20

Premiere of Two Short Films on Domestic Violence

"Through the Door" features nine women who participate in a movement and meditation program as part of their healing. All women were clients at the Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families at the time of the program and filming by Healing Voices - Personal Stories, a non-profit film company devoted to increasing public awareness of domestic […]

by invitation only

UN CSW62 – Little Stones Documentary on Art & Gender Equity

Church Center for the United Nations - CCUN 777 United Nations Plz, New York, NY, United States

Please join us for a special screening of the documentary "Little Stones" at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This CSW62 Parallel Event will include a screening of the 58-minute documentary, followed by a panel on the role of art in global women's empowerment. Moderator: Alyse Nelson, CEO Vital Voices Global Partnership […]

Womanimation! MassArt Encore Edition

Massachusetts College of Art and Design 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United States

What is Womanimation? As the name implies, it’s a festival showcasing acclaimed animated films created by women from around the world, a celebration of the story-telling power of animation, particularly in the short form. A special edition comes to Massachusetts College of Art and Design on Saturday March 17th at 3:00 pm in the Design […]

Free

Women and the Movies They Make

Alamo Drafthouse Richardson 100 S. Central Expressway Suite 14, Richardson, United States

Women and the Movies They Make Curated by Shilyh Warren When women’s liberation swept the nation in the early 1970s, women began making more films than ever before. Women Make Movies was there to train, support and distribute feminist films, and they continue to do so today. As The Women’s March, #metoo, #TimesUp and #blacklivesmatter […]

$5

Breaking Through The Clouds: The First Women’s National Air Derby

Museum of Flying 3100 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States

The award-winning documentary Breaking Through the Clouds, which is about 20 female pilots who race across America in 1929, will be showing at the very spot where the race began in Santa Monica, California. Producer/director Heather Taylor will be there to answer questions and talk with those in attendance. There will be two screenings. One […]

Free

“First Lady of the Revolution” Premieres on Reel South (World Channel)

Created by award-winning filmmaker Andrea Kalin, First Lady of the Revolution depicts the life of Henrietta Boggs, a reluctant Southern belle who finds her way to Central America in the 1940s in search of freedom and adventure. Instead, she is swept up in political upheaval, when her new husband is elected president of Costa Rica. This […]

Free

11th International SWAN Day Kenya

Sadili Oval Sports & Talent Academy Off Kitengela road, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya

The theme of SWAN Day Kenya 2018 is Closing the Gap: Connecting Artists, and over 70 female artists will participate in the day-long festival this year.  There will be two sets of panel discussions in addition to many performances by musicians, poets, spoken word artists, acrobats, dancers, and more. The featured artists include Eclay Wangira, a […]

SWAN Day Houston 2018

tbhcenter houston tx 333 S Jensen, Houston, TX, United States

We are celebrating the female creative on Saturday,  March 31st from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Our artist in residence will be Ted Ellis. Our filmmaker,  Producer,  Director powerhouse,  Michelle Mower will be sharing her views on the industry.  Author,  ReShonda Tate Billingsley will also sharing her writer's lore. The Bay Area Houston Ballet and […]

Free

SWAN Day NY Screening and Reception – “Winnie”

SVA Theatre 333 West 23rd Street (Between 8th & 9th Aves), New York, NY, United States

"Winnie" is a film by  Pascale Lamche about Winnie Madikizela Mandela, one of the most controversial, misunderstood and intriguingly powerful female political figures in recent history. Her rise and seeming fall from grace, bear the hallmarks of epic tragedy. For the first time, this film pieces together and properly considers her life and contribution to the struggle […]

Free

ACT Human Rights Film Festival

Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre 417 W Magnolia St, Fort Collins, CO, United States

Colorado State University's Department of Communication Studies hosts the 3rd annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival in Fort Collins, Colorado, from April 5-14. ACT curates a never-before seen collection of the world's most daring, relevant, compelling, and beautiful films that explore and reveal issues impacting the human experience, from climate change and democracy in crisis […]

$5 – $90

Victoria Bugbee Retrospective 1978-2018

Victoria Bugbee Studio 35 Washington Avenue, Hastings on Hudson, NY, United States

Artist, playwright, filmmaker Victoria Bugbee will open her studio during RiverArts 18 Studio Tour.  Work includes graphics, photos and videos of plays and films.  http://www.victoriabugbee.com

Free

Victoria Bugbee Retrospective 1978-2018

Victoria Bugbee Studio 35 Washington Avenue, Hastings on Hudson, NY, United States

Artist, playwright, filmmaker Victoria Bugbee will open her studio during RiverArts 18 Studio Tour.  Work includes graphics, photos and videos of plays and films.  http://www.victoriabugbee.com

Free

METTA SWAN Prague Festival

Rainbow Caffe Mostecká 14, Prague, Czech Republic

SWAN PRAGUE FESTIVAL is an international event created and produced by LAVU & PifPafPuf & RADDOX STUDIOS. It is designed to showcase the power and diversity of women’s creativity. Come and be a part of METTA SWAN this year where all in all is all we are! In space: art, installation, dance, music, poetry, mask […]

Breaking the Glass Frame: Women and Animation, Past, Present, Future

USC, 930 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA

Breaking the Glass Frame: Women and Animation, Past, Present, Future is an international research network that brings together scholars, educators, historians, practitioners, industry personnel, curators, programmers and viewers to explore and celebrate women’s historical and contemporary contribution to commercial and independent animation and academia. The network’s Los Angeles Symposium will take place on October 6th […]

$1 – $2018