Planet Female Media embraces the female weavers of story from page to performance, screenplay to cinematic vision.

This third year of the Planet Female Global StoryFest, Planet Female Media invites you, our dear sisters, to join our movement in a celebration of our Yin creativity, the divine tales and truths within us, and of our kindreds, all of which we access through living life, time and experience. She has a story. She has our attention.

We have created a space for visual storytelling crafted by Women for Women and by those who identify as such. We are ethically mining the inexhaustible vault of feminine fable and fact to be shared, inspired by, and learned from. We believe strongly in fostering a platform for creativity, free speech and unity.

Year One was a kaleidoscopic reflection of our vision and we will continue to carefully review submissions and award the best in several categories.

Having partnered with Westport MOCA - Museum of Contemporary Art, and Housatonic Community College, PFG StoryFest has expanded to two days, Friday, November 6, 2026 and Saturday November 07, 2026. Story Blocks will be showcased in spaces at each location culminating with an awards ceremony at Westport MoCA Saturday evening.

Awards & Prizes

Best of Festival awards will be given in the following categories
• Short Feature Film or Series Pilot (16-40 mins) Narrative, Animation, Documentary, Experimental
• Short Narrative U.S. Short Film (15 minutes or less)
• Short Narrative Global Short Film (15 minutes or less)
• Student Short Narrative Film (15 minutes or less)
• Short Documentary Film (15 minutes or less)
• Student Short Documentary Film (15 minutes or less)
• Short Global Documentary Film (15 minutes or less)
• Short Animated Film (15 minutes or less)
• Student Short Animated Film (15 minutes or less)
• Short Experimental Film (15 mins or less)
• Web Series Pilot, (15 mins or less)
• Music Video (10 minutes or less)
• Spoken Word Poetry Film (1-10 mins)
• Narrative Personal Storytelling Film (10 minutes or less)
• Un-produced Short Narrative Screenplay, Stage Play, or Series Pilot (10 pages or less)
• Student Un-produced Short Narrative Screenplay, Stage Play, or Series Pilot (10 pages or less)
Winners of the Unproduced Narrative Script categories will receive a cast and produced staged reading and a one-year subscription to PlaySubmissionsHelper.com, a catalog of over 400 submission opportunities for dramatic writers.

In addition to awards, winners of unproduced short stage plays, series pilot, and screenplay categories will win a free one-year subscription to www.playsubmissionshelper.com

Live Action Narrative Films are Eligible for:
• Performance - individual or ensemble
• Director

All Narrative Films are Eligible for:
• Story

Awarded based on Jury Recommendations
• Emerging Female Film Artist Award - (Film Artist under age 25)
• Distinguished Female Film Artist Award - (Film Artist over age 50)

Honorable Mentions may be awarded based on Jury Recommendations.
Cinematography, Editing, Sound/Music/Score

Rules & Terms

To be considered by PFGSF for any of the Best of Festival Awards, at least one female or female-identifying individual must be involved in creative leadership as screenwriter, director, or producer. If a female or female-identifying individual is not in a creative leadership role, the film's plot, subject, or main theme must be female-centered.

To be considered in a specific category other than best film or performance awards, there must be a female or female-identifying individual in the role. For Best Director, a female or female-identifying individual must be the film's Director.

By submitting a project, e.g., a film, music video, poster, stage play or screenplay to the PFGSF, you as owner of submitted project/media, grant Planet Female Media the following:
• Our screening committee and Jury to view and judge your project.
• Planet Female Media to promote the project, movie trailer, artwork, photos, and all other materials pertaining to your project and allow Planet Female Media its use in all forms of written, spoken, and visual communications as pertaining to the PFSF without restriction.
• PFGSF winners projects, names and home city listed on our website.
• PFGSF to screen/feature the the project during a scheduled PFGCA event and/or a curated exhibit for an unlimited time, without restriction.
12 Reviews
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  • Randi Barros

    A wonderful, intimate festival that celebrates women filmmakers and playwrights! It was well curated with interesting and thought provoking films and readings, and I was honored that my short film, YES, won Best of Fest in the Short Feature category. I'm excited to watch the festival grow and definitely hope to be back!

    December 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Randi. We have been fortunate to attract the work of amazing female storytellers across so many genres and styles and to celebrate and share them with audiences. Great to hear you enjoyed the fest! Congrats again on "Yes" winning Best of Fest Short Feature Film. We hope to see you and your work again soon!

  • Nathan Danese

    We are so happy to have had our film, “How It Should Be” included in the festival! Although we could not attend in person, communication and hospitality were great

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks so much! Congrats on the Best of Fest for How it Should Be.

  • Third Act Productions

    A true champion of women's stories, we were honored to be included among such an inspiring slate of curated films. We hope to see this festival grow year after year and look forward to attending.

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you! We loved screening your film Pumpkin Pie. A sweet, funny and sentimental story by a 100% female team! Bravo!

  • Susan Eileen Jizba

    I was so very honored that my poem “Herstory” was selected and thrilled that it was shared during this wonderful festival. Thank you for supporting women’s creative works and for giving women a platform for their authentic voices and truths to be heard and seen; more of THIS please!

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Susan! Herstory was the perfect piece to open the festival. Keep making and sharing your work! We'll be here!

  • Linda Hughes

    Very good communication (sadly I wasn't able to be there in person).

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Linda for submitting your hand-drawn animated film, Fairground Fever - a sweet slice of life that was our pleasure to screen.