The Women Calling the Shots showcase of short films made by women filmmakers will take place at the 33rd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (October 3-13, 2025).
A partnership between the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) and New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), Women Calling the Shots is in its 22nd year. The series gives voice to the creative visions of women through film and video, including scripted, documentary, animation and experimental works.
NYWIFT invites its members, as well as members of Women in Film organizations worldwide, to submit their short films for consideration for this program that is curated by NYWIFT and HIFF.
Please note: if you are a member of another WIF chapter you will be asked to provide proof of membership.
No submission fee is required for applications.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
– SHORTS ONLY: Films must be 20 minutes or less in running time. (There will be no exceptions for films with extended running times.)
– Completion Date: Films must have been completed after January 31st, 2024.
– Previous submissions will not be accepted.
– Submitted films must not have been released theatrically or have received a U.S. television broadcast.
– Submitted films must not have been released publicly online prior to the festival.
– You must be a member of NYWIFT or another WIFT chapter in order to qualify.
Find out more here.
Deadline: Monday June 30, 2025 (11:59pm Eastern Time)
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