Deadline: October 1, 2025
The ConnectHER Film Festival Awards 2025 is now open for submissions from filmmakers around the globe. This festival celebrates short films that explore critical issues affecting women and girls, with a special emphasis on amplifying BIPOC voices. Filmmakers have a unique opportunity to showcase their talent, tell impactful stories, and compete for a share of $32,500 in prizes.
The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2025, so early preparation is highly recommended.
About the ConnectHER Film Festival Awards 2025
The ConnectHER Film Festival is dedicated to uplifting stories that highlight challenges and triumphs affecting women and girls worldwide. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit works across all formats—including animated, documentary, and narrative films—that address pressing issues aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Key Objectives:
- Promote awareness about barriers to education and access for women and girls
- Highlight leadership and digital inclusion
- Address gender inequality and empowerment
- Explore menstrual, maternal, and mental health topics
- Focus on global health and economic inequality
- Tackle food insecurity and poverty
- Encourage political enfranchisement and power for women
- Raise awareness about climate action and environmental issues
- Shed light on refugees/IDPs and the impact of war and conflict
The festival prioritises stories of resilience and transformation, aiming to inspire change and provide a platform for underrepresented voices.
Award Categories
The ConnectHER Film Festival Awards 2025 recognises excellence in storytelling across multiple categories:
- Judges’ Choice Award: Recognises the top narrative, documentary, or animated film as determined by the expert panel of judges.
- Audience Award: Celebrates the film that resonates most with festival attendees through audience voting.
- Best Documentary, Best Narrative, Best Animation: Awards for outstanding work in each specific format.
- Specialised Awards: Includes Women & Health, Women & Work, Women & Environment, and other focused categories.
These awards celebrate creativity, impact, and the ability to engage audiences on critical social issues.
Prizes
The festival offers a total prize pool of $32,500, distributed across the award categories. The Judges’ Choice Award is among the most prestigious, recognising films with exceptional storytelling and social impact. Other awards also offer substantial recognition and financial rewards, motivating filmmakers to create meaningful, high-quality work.
Submission Details
- Eligibility: Open to high school and college students worldwide.
- Submission Deadline: October 1, 2025.
- How to Apply: Submit your film through the official submission portal: Submit Your Film Here
Make sure your submission aligns with the festival’s themes and guidelines to increase your chances of success.
Additional Information
For more details about the ConnectHER Film Festival Awards 2025, including judging criteria, past winners, and festival events, visit the official site here: Learn More About ConnectHER Film Festival Awards 2025
If you need support with your submission, or guidance on refining your film proposal, contact us for proposal drafting, refining, and review.
