 One of the many film festivals focusing on women and the LGBTQ+ community (photo: Natalie MacMahon) By Marina Brafa
Over the past couple of weeks we have been compiling film festivals on each continent that focus on women and LQBTQ+ topics in film, that promote female and queer filmmakers and that empower and help build a network for future projects. For sure, these lists are by no means complete. There are new festivals appearing and, unfortunately, some are shutting down. The plethora of women/LGBTQ+ festivals represents best the diversity of the community and the creativity that is set free. While researching festivals what stroke me most was how unequal festivals are spread all over the world. If you think more about this issue it comes with no surprise that there are less festivals on the African continent and in the Middle East, that more and more are popping up in Asian countries and South America and that Europe and North America (Canada and USA, namely) are “well-off” - one might even say saturated. The film industry mirrors the worldwide economic development. However, it does not give clues about the quality. And there is a lot of creative power and skills waiting in African, Middle Eastern and other countries for (financial) opportunities. Therefore, film festivals are important in all countries but especially in financially disadvantaged and more restrictive and isolated nations to showcase the yet hidden talents. In June, we had the opportunity to speak to Berlin-based director and actress Natalie MacMahon who is a founder of the new Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin. In Part Two of the interview she speaks about her work and experiences as festival founder. I would be happy to know your answers to the following questions: How important are women/LGBTQ+ film festivals? Do they have any impact? Do we have too many of them in Europe and North America? Make sure to check out our compilations again! Oceania South America Europe Africa Asia North America
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