Saint Maud. Ingrid Thorburn. Amy Dunne.

Women possessed, obsessed and out to transgress. Are they monsters, or are they doing their best to survive?

We are excited to invite submissions for a programme of short films to screen as part of DAUGHTERS OF THEM, a new independent showcase of films celebrating dark, female-centric stories across all genres. Alongside shorts from various filmmakers, this screening is premiering the teaser for near-future horror short ‘Termagant’ by Lucy Chappell.

The screening will start from 6pm, then there’s plenty of time to chat and hang out, grab a drink and some food at the bar and afterwards join the party, finishing at midnight.

This is in collaboration with NICHE, a monthly music event hosting live shows and DJ sets held at The Bath House, Hackney Wick, which for this edition will feature a line-up of non-male artists including Airali, Annebel, Mvcoko and more.

https://www.instagram.com/niche.ldn/

Not interested in submitting a film but still want to join the fun? Grab your tickets below! (Submitting a film gives you entry to the event, regardless of whether your film is chosen.)

https://opencollective.com/niche/events/niche-termagant-19-10-5fe5f336

Awards & Prizes

Our first edition is non-competitive.

Rules & Terms

- Submissions for this specific programme: close 16th October 12pm GMT.

- Your film must be under 15 minutes long and have been completed in the last three years.

- Premiere status is not necessary!

- The submission fee for this programme is £5, which will cover the fee of the submissions viewers and administrative and venue costs. If your film is selected, you and your team can attend for free - we will contact you for names :)

- We cannot offer waiver codes at this time.

- To attend the screening it is also £5.

- All films must be completed, we cannot accept works in progress.

- We accept UK and international submissions.

- If your film is not in the English language, we will need English subtitles to accompany your film.

- Our first edition is non-competitive.

- If your film is selected for the screening, DOT reserves the right to promote it in media campaigns and reproduce the film for internal and/or promotional use.

- If your film is submitted using the code but is not on the theme as outlined above, the film will be automatically rejected and you will not be refunded.