Fearless Female Filmmakers: Women Making Daring Films on Their Own Terms

This panel examines the urgency of raw, unfiltered female emotion in film. The discussion centers on women who put themselves in vulnerable positions to be heard, pushing creative boundaries while reclaiming bodily autonomy through fearless storytelling. Together, the panel highlights film as both a protective space for marginalized voices and a powerful act of resistance.

Speakers:

• Ksusha Genenfeld, PERFECT/Cinematographer
• Jiarui Guo, Founder of Incandescent Entertainment/Producer/ Executive Producer/PGA
• Olivia Ormond, Director, Writer, Actor, CALL ME CRAZY
• Millicent Hailes, Director, Co-Writer, PERFECT
• Micaela Wittman, Actor, PERFECT
• Liz Cardenas, PERFECT/Producer + A24’s NEVER GOIN’ BACK, Sundance 2018, Ten to the Six Pictures