GRRL HAUS Cinema, operated entirely by volunteers, is a screening series, and collective dedicated to promoting the works of women, trans, non-binary, and genderqueer filmmakers in the realms of experimental, low-budget, and underground cinema. Our emphasis on low budget and DIY culture creates a space for underrepresented voices in cinema.
Submissions are accepted continuously, setting GRRL HAUS apart from traditional film festivals. Rather than a singular large-scale event, we host multiple screenings throughout the year, aiming to bring high-quality short films created by women, non-binary, genderqueer, and trans individuals to a global audience.
Central to GRRL HAUS is a celebration of DIY culture, stressing the importance of sharing diverse works across various audiences, from international museums to underground clubs. The collective strives to transcend the typical film festival scene, offering every audience the opportunity to experience these films beyond traditional networking crowds. GRRL HAUS is dedicated to inclusivity, highlighting the creativity and uniqueness inherent in the world of film. It serves as a beacon of accessibility, inviting all audiences to engage in the richness of creative expression within the cinematic realm.
Our curated thematic screenings take place at key venues such as "The Brattle Theatre" in Cambridge, MA, USA. Additionally, in Berlin, Germany, we organize summer screenings through "Mobile Kino" and monthly events at "Loophole Berlin."
Submitted films are considered for all our screening locations, and we retain all submissions for potential future showcases. While our annual "Best of the Year" screenings at the Brattle Theatre occur in early December, acceptance into other screenings does not guarantee inclusion in this year-end event.
For further information on us - please check out our site : https://www.grrlhauscinema.com
And follow us on instagram @grrlhauscinema
We've introduced 3 new submission categories:
"Long Shorts" – up to 45 minutes.
"Micro Shorts" – less than 2 minutes.
"DIY Venues : Berlin Local films" : Exclusively for artists in Berlin interested in our DIY screenings. Berlin-based filmmakers submitting to this section will ONLY be considered for our DIY screenings, not for our larger-scale events. Submissions are limited to those based in Berlin, Germany, with a runtime under 20 minutes.
* If you want to be considered for ALL our events (large-scale, Brattle Theatre, Mobile Kino, outdoor summer screenings, international, online, and DIY screenings), please submit to the regular categories!
We can't wait to experience the creativity and diversity you bring to GRRL HAUS.
What our chosen filmmakers can expect:
- If their work is selected for one of our live screenings, filmmakers and one guest will receive complimentary passes to the event.
- Selected films may have the opportunity to be featured in future events.
- GRRL HAUS actively endorses, curates, and participates in the jury process for various film festivals. Our extensive archive of submissions allows us to regularly offer recommendations to other festivals, programs, and curation teams.
- The names of films and directors will be permanently showcased on the GRRL HAUS CINEMA site and across all our social media platforms.
- We diligently promote the work of all selected artists, creating trailers for each event and featuring individual artists through comprehensive posts on our social media channels.