Directed by Her is an annual film festival held in celebration of works from women, non-binary and/or FLINTA* directors within the island of Ireland.
We only accept entries with works directed by women, non-binary and/or FLINTA* directors (this can include co-direction). Submissions not meeting this entry requirement will be automatically disqualified.
*FLINTA - Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Trans and Agender
Accepted Formats for Cinema Exhibition: ProRes Digital
Submitting your film: For viewing purposes entries should be submitted by screening link only at the submission stage through FilmFreeway
As part of Directed by Her's mission to employ greater diversity in its programming, we welcome submissions from varied ethnicities and marginalised voices as well as seeking greater parity. Please make us aware of the diversity in your project when submitting your film/piece.
Irish Short Film Category
Selected Irish Short Films will be screened as part of the Directed by Her festival in Dublin on Monday March 11th 2024 at the Irish Film Institute.
Irish Short Film - Eligibility Requirements
Short films from Ireland with directors identifying under women, non-binary and/or FLINTA* who are from and/or resident of the island of Ireland with maximum duration of 20 minutes.
Short films (narrative or documentary) made in Ireland with directors identifying under women, non-binary and/or FLINTA* with maximum duration of 20 minutes.
*FLINTA - Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Trans and Agender
No premiere status requirements
Irish short films completed before 2022 are not eligible
Irish Music Video
Selected Irish Music Videos will be screened as part of the Directed by Her festival will be screened as part of the Directed by Her festival in Dublin on Monday March 11th 2024 at the Irish Film Institute.
Selected Irish Music Videos will also be screened as part of the Directed by Her Slumber Party at the Racket Space, Dublin on Sunday March 10th 2024.
Irish Music Video - Eligibility Requirements
Music videos from Ireland with directors identifying under women, non-binary and/or FLINTA* who are from and/or resident of the island of Ireland with maximum duration of 15 minutes.
Music videos made in Ireland with directors identifying under women, non-binary and/or FLINTA* with maximum duration of 15 minutes.
*FLINTA - Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Trans and Agender
No premiere status requirements
Music videos completed before before 2022 are not eligible
Irish Experimental Short Films or Video Art Pieces
Selected Irish Experimental Short Films or Video Art Pieces will be screened as part of the Directed by Her Slumber Party at the Racket Space, Dublin on Sunday March 10th 2024.
Irish Experimental Short Films or Video Art Pieces - Eligibility Requirements
Experimental short films or video art pieces from Ireland with directors identifying under women, non-binary and/or FLINTA* who are from and/or resident of the island of Ireland with maximum duration of 15 minutes.
Experimental short films or video art pieces made in Ireland with directors identifying under women, non-binary and/or FLINTA* with maximum duration of 15 minutes.
*FLINTA - Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Trans and Agender
International Experimental Short Films or Video Art Pieces
Selected International Experimental Short Films or Video Art Pieces will be screened as part of the Directed by Her Slumber Party at the Racket Space, Dublin on Sunday March 10th 2024.
International Experimental Short Films or Video Art Pieces - Eligibility Requirements
Experimental short films or video art pieces with directors identifying under women, non-binary and/or FLINTA* with maximum duration of 15 minutes.
