"When I Stop Dreaming" at the "American Screenwriting Conference"!!!

Fantastic News!

My sci-fi feature script "WHEN I STOP DREAMING" has been selected for this year's "American Screenwriting Conference" in Sacramento, California - part of the 30th "Sacramento International Film Festival" - a true celebration of cinema that has showcased films like "Slumdog Millionaire" or the Sundance Grand Jury winner "Porcelain War".

Early praise from past readers

“A dystopia soaked in realism, frighteningly close to now.”

“Emotional without sentimentality. Political without preaching.”

“A gripping fight for survival that hits straight to the heart.”

Huge thanks to Sacramento International Film Festival and the American Screenwriting Conference California Film Foundation for this honour.

Female Filmmakers Festival Berlin 2025 - Official Festival Trailer Release!

FFFFB Festival Trailer 2025

From 1-5 October, 2025 at Kino Moviemento, we will showcase films and music videos from over 20 countries, alongside inspiring events, panels, workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect and network

This year’s edition is all about celebrating bold stories, diverse voices, and the power of cinema to bring us together.

Save the date, join us and be part of these unforgettable 5 days of film, creativity, and community!

Festival Tickets are now available: https://bit.ly/4g0pHMv

Join us from 1-5 Oct. at Kino Moviemento

"Living In A Bubble" at the Pinerolo Film Festival!!!

Our short "Living In A Bubble" has been officially selected to screen at the "Pinerolo Film Festival" in Italy

Born to enhance independent cinema with a spotlight on Piemonte, the festival is dedicated to films of strong social and human impact.

About the film:

In the heart of a bustling metropolis, two strangers live in the protective “bubbles” they’ve built for themselves, isolated, disconnected, and unable to reach out. But through imagination and courage, they discover that even in the most unexpected places, wonder and connection await. Sometimes the bravest act is to step outside our own mind.

The journey continues - grateful that "Living In A Bubble" is still going strong on the festival circuit.

"Living In A Bubble" at the SanSalvaStorie” Festival in Italy!

Thrilled to share that “Living In A Bubble” has been selected to screen at the “SanSalvaStorie” Festival in Italy! 🇮🇹✨

🎥 Living In A Bubble invites you into the world of two strangers in a bustling metropolis who, through the boundless power of imagination, escape the isolating bubbles they’ve built around themselves. As they break free, they discover that nature - and life itself - can bloom in the most unexpected places. Against all odds, miracles still await us… if only we dare to believe. 🌱💫

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"The Meaning Of A Ritual" at the "Santa Maria Film & Music Festival"!!!

We are delighted to announce that “The Meaning Of A Ritual” has been officially selected for the "Santa Maria Film & Music Festival"!

This isn’t just a festival, but a true celebration of storytelling set against the stunning backdrop of Laguna de Bay in the Phillippines. Here, art and nature come together, creating an experience that’s as unforgettable as the films themselves.

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" goes to Paris!

We are thrilled to announce that "The Meaning of a Ritual" has been officially selected for the fantastic "L’Âme du Paris Film Festival"!

Set in the heart of the City of Light, "L’Âme du Paris" celebrates films that speak to the soul - explorations of who we are, how we endure, and the essence of being alive.

"The Meaning of a Ritual" is an emotional journey of two women: a gifted plant doctor who feels life in its most delicate vibrations, and a reclusive artist lost in the labyrinth of her own pain. When their paths cross, healing begins.

Award Alert- Best Feature Drama Film!!!

Excited to share that “The Meaning Of A Ritual” has won the “Best Drama Feature Film” award at the “7 Colors Lagoon Bacalar International Film Festival” in beautiful Bacalar, Mexico!

This magical festival was born out of a mission to uplift conscious cinema - films that spotlight the richness of the human spirit through art, music, movement, and nature. We are honoured to be part of a lineup that values depth, humanity, and imagination.

The Meaning Of A Ritual is a female-driven magical realism coming-of-age drama that follows an empathic young plant doctor with extrasensory gifts and a reclusive artist confronting their deepest wounds as they help each other reconnect with the meaning of life.

#filmfestival #indiefilm #meaningoffilm #womeninfilm #femaledirector #femalefilmmakers #genrefilm

Animation Screenings Film Festival Striped Tale in Tbilisi, Georgia!

We are thrilled to share that "Living in a Bubble" has been selected for the "Animation Screenings Film Festival Striped Tale" in Tbilisi, Georgia!

In the heart of a noisy metropolis, two strangers escape isolation through the power of imagination, proving that even in the most crowded cities, loneliness can quietly thrive… and be transformed.

This film is a reminder that courage, creativity, and a spark of wonder can burst even the toughest bubbles. Nature, connection, and possibility are always within reach - if only we dare to look.

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" at the "Kansas City FilmFest International"!!!

We are excited to share that "The Meaning of a Ritual" was selected to screen at the fantastic "Kansas City FilmFest International", a festival with nearly three decades of championing independent film!

Blending coming-of-age and magical realism, the film follows an intuitive plant doctor and a withdrawn artist, two women from different generations who must rescue each other to find the essence of life again.

Close:Up Reykjavík Film Festival- Nomination Best Feature!!!

We are thrilled to announce that "The Meaning of a Ritual" has been officially selected for the "Close:Up Reykjavík Film Festival" - and even more exciting, we have been nominated for Best Feature Film!

The "Close:Up Reykjavík Film Festival" champions bold, independent voices and diverse, international storytelling.

A story of connection, resilience, and rediscovering the essence of living, "The Meaning of a Ritual" brings together an empathic plant doctor and a fragile, reclusive artist in a big city tale that’s as mystical as it is deeply human.

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" at the "Barcelona Indie Awards"!!!

Kicking off 2025 with great news!

We are thrilled to announce that "The Meaning Of A Ritual" has been selected for the "Barcelona Indie Awards"!

As an IMDB qualifying festival and one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals worldwide, BIA has become a favourite among indie filmmakers. We are excited to share our magical realism drama with the Spanish audience.

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" tells the story of two women, an empathic plant doctor and a reclusive artist, who must save each other to rediscover life’s essence. Think "Amelie" meets "Persona" set in Berlin.

#themeaningoffilm #indiefilm #FilmFestival #womeninfilmmaking #femaledirector

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" at the "Wallachia International Film Festival"!!!

✨ We are thrilled to share that "The Meaning Of A Ritual" is an official selection at the "Wallachia International Film Festival"! ✨

Taking place in Bucharest’s breathtaking Old Town near Dracula’s court, this festival celebrates indie film at its finest.

Our unique magical realism drama tells the story of an empathic plant doctor and a fragile artist who uncover the beauty of life by saving each other. 🌿

#themeaningoffilm #indiefilm #filmfestival #womeninfilmmaking #femaledirector

Finalist at the "Cambridge Script Festival"!!!

🌊✨ Exciting News! ✨🌊

My sci-fi script "When I Stop Dreaming" is a finalist at the "Cambridge Script Festival"! 🥳

Set in a post-climate disaster Europe, "When I Stop Dreaming" follows a working-class woman fighting to save her sister in a surreal, underwater dystopia. Facing intense class struggles, survival, and the elusive promise of freedom, she asks: "Can you build a future by ignoring the past"?

Thank you, “Cambridge Script Festival"! 🌍💥

#scifiscript #scifi #screenwriting #femalescreenwriter #womeninfilmmaking #dystopianfilm #scripts

"The Meaning Of A Ritual" at the "Montmartre Movie Extravaganza"!!!

🎉 More good news! "The Meaning of a Ritual" has been selected for the "Montmartre Movie Extravaganza"! 🎉 Honouring the creative spirit of Paris' legendary art district, this festival celebrates cinema as an art form, bringing together global storytellers and emerging voices.

Our indie film, a magical realism drama about an empathic plant doctor and a reclusive artist, two women healing and rediscovering life’s essence in Berlin is thrilled to be part of this iconic festival. 🌹🇫🇷

#themeaningoffilm #indiefilm #filmfestival #womeninfilmmaking #femaledirector

Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Festival!!!

Exciting news! 🎉 My sci-fi feature script "When I Stop Dreaming" - a tale of Kafkaesque futurism, dystopian class systems, and hope against all odds - has been accepted to the "Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Festival" this month!

🌊 Stay tuned!

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