The Future of Film Is Female

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The Future Of Film Is Female
Industry Film industry
FounderCaryn Coleman
Website www.futureoffilmisfemale.com

The Future of Film Is Female is a nonprofit organization and film distribution company founded by Caryn Coleman.

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History

In 2018, Caryn Coleman launched The Future of Film Is Female, a non-profit organization which offers grants to women and non-binary filmmakers to complete production and post-production on short films. [1] [2] [3] Coleman began selling t-shirts with the company's name, with the profits going to fund the program. [4]

In 2024, the organization launched a distribution division with The Graduates directed by Hannah Peterson. [5] It will also distribute Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) by Sierra Falconer. [6]

In April 2025, the organization partnered with Neon to finance short films revolving around life in Los Angeles. [7]

The organization has supported the works of Chloë Levine, Hannah Peterson, Gabrielle A. Moses, Elizabeth Rao, Brydie O'Connor, Alexandra Pechman, Sophy Romvari, Raven Jackson, Amber Sealey, Natalie Jasmine Harris, Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio, Aurora Brachman and LaTajh Weaver. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Pahle, Rebecca (January 12, 2023). "'The Future of Film is Female' Aims to Diversify the Big Screen". Boxoffice Pro . Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  2. ↑ Saito, Stephen (July 9, 2024). "Caryn Coleman on the Forward Thinking of The Future of Film is Female". Moveable Fest. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ Alloway, Meredith (February 13, 2019). "Caryn Coleman on The Future of Film is Female's Return to MoMA". Filmmaker . Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ Adams, Jenn (February 3, 2022). "Caryn Coleman on Why The Future of Horror is Bodly, Brazenly Female". Rue Morgue . Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ Saperstein, Pat (September 12, 2024). "'The Graduates,' Executive Produced by Chloé Zhao and John Cho, Gets Theatrical Release From The Future of Film Is Female (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ Goldsmith, Jill (July 14, 2025). "'Sunfish (& Other Stories On Green Lake)' By Sierra Falconer Set For U.S. Theatrical Release With The Future of Film is Female". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  7. ↑ Erbland, Kate (April 8, 2025). "LA-Based Filmmakers, Neon and The Future of Film Is Female Want to Give You Money for Your Short Films". IndieWire . Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Funded Filmmakers". The Future of Film Is Female. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
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