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

This first 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 something to say. We hear her.

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.

In this inaugural year, we will carefully review submissions and award the best in several categories.

Having partnered with Manhattanville University in Westchester NY, a half hour drive/train from NYC and a 12 minute drive from White Plains Airport, submissions that stand out will be selected. Saturday, November 9, 2024, these selected films and scripts will be showcased with screenings and staged readings in the 150-seat Pius X Theater on Manhattanville University's Campus. If the number of submission warrant a second day, we will expand the festival to Sunday, November 10, 2024.

And there will be trophies!

Awards & Prizes

Awards will be given in the following categories
• Best Narrative U.S. Short Film (20 minutes or less)
• Best Narrative Global Short Film (20 minutes or less)
• Best Documentary Global Short Film (20 minutes or less)
• Best Student Narrative Short Global Film (20 minutes or less)
• Best Animated Narrative Global Short Film (20 minutes or less)
• Best Experimental Film Project (20 mins or less)
• Best Series Pilot (20 mins or less)
• Best Music Video (10 minutes or less)
• Best Spoken Word Poetry Film (1-10 mins)
• Best Un-produced Short Narrative Screenplay (15 pages or less)
• Best Student Un-produced Short Narrative Screenplay (15 pages or less)
• Best Un-produced Short Narrative Stage Play (15 pages or less)
• Best Student Un-produced Short Narrative Stage Play (15 pages or less)

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

All Narrative Films are Eligible for:
• Best Story

Awarded based on Jury Recommendations
• Emerging Female Film Artist Award - (Film Artist under age 30)
• 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 Film Awards, at least one female or female identifying individual must be involved in creative leadership as screenwriter or director. If a female or female identifying individual is not in a creative leadership role, (screenwriter or director) 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, 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 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 a limited time, without restriction.
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  • Katharine Chin

    Dusty is professional and kind and hard working! Can’t wait to see how this festival grows!!

    November 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for submitting your film. The Best Comedy Award for Hot Idiot was well deserved!

  • Mel House

    Thank you so much for including HOT ANGRY MOM in your fantastic lineup of female forward films. We were delighted to be recognized for Best Director and to share our work with other amazing filmmakers!

    December 2024
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  • Shima Omidvar

    It is a great honor that my animation won the Best Student Short Narrative Film award at this prestigious festival. The support from the festival has been incredible. Even though I was in Iran, the festival graciously shipped my beautiful trophy to my uncle in California, and I am truly grateful for this wonderful support. I love my trophy! :)

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for submitting. It was an honor to celebrate you and your film.

  • Alesia 'Z' Glidewell

    It was an honor to be part of the inaugural Planet Female Global Storyfest! The communication was seamless from start to finish. Our Associate Director, Roe, attended in person and had nothing but glowing praise of her experience. We’re excited to see this dynamic new festival grow and thrive! Thanks for having us!

    November 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you! It was a pleasure to screen your project! Glad to hear you enjoyed the festival.