The Women of Wonders Film Fest highlights and celebrates the lives and accomplishments of women around the world, and here in Hawai‘i. The film fest presents a selection of films directed by women, about women, for everybody.

Each season, the festival highlights woman/girls-driven stories and the contributions of independent woman directors, producers, writers, actresses, cinematographers, and editors to the language of cinema.

Short films of all genres are welcome. Maximum length: 10 minutes.

This film festival is hosted by Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking.

Rules & Terms

Films must have been completed within the past three years.
It is the responsibility of the submitter to provide a link and a password that works. Otherwise, the project will be disqualified and not selected.
Films must be either produced, directed or written by a woman or include a woman cast or woman/girls characters, themes, or a woman cinematographer or editor.
Non-English language films need to have English subtitles.
Shorts must be less than 10 minutes.
Premiere status is not required, and all films are qualified to submit.
The festival has the right to use promotional material.
The filmmaker has secured all the rights.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
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  • Jana Park

    Mahalo nui for screening such moving and progressive women-made films! We are so thankful to be a part of this festival at such a beautiful theatre. Doris Duke Theatre and Honolulu Museum of Art are the ideal venue for celebrating women in arts! MAHALO!!

    March 2026
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  • Ruth Carnegie

    Who doesn't want their film shown on the other side of the world. Thrilled to asked, such an easy experience. Only disappointment, I could not be there in person.

    March 2026
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  • Jennifer Varenchik

    What a wonderful and supportive festival! It has a true variety of films showing and great representation. I would highly recommend to submit as a female filmmaker. It's also very inspirational to watch the Reel Wahine episodes that cover local Hawaii female filmmakers, they show those during the second half of the screening.

    May 2025
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  • VERONICA PAMOUKAGHLIAN

    Wonderful festival. Great venue and communication. So special to have our short screened on Woman´s Day in lovely Honolulu. Mahalo!

    March 2025
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  • Erica Byers

    Thank you so much for selecting my film "Pidgin Kauai Style" for your festival. It was lovely and inspiring and so great to see so many talented women in one place!

    March 2024
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