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About Us

The Eastern Western Women Film Fest: Uniting Women Filmmakers to Empower and Transform Lives

The Eastern Western Women Film Fest (EWWFF) has a singular purpose and mission: to create annual events in different countries, starting with Cairo, Egypt. Our aim is to ignite a powerful movement among female celebrities and filmmakers from both Eastern and Western cultures, joining forces in solidarity to address critical issues pertaining to women, girls, and human rights. Through their impactful films, we strive to raise awareness and positively impact societies worldwide.

EWWFF provides a unique platform that encourages women in the filmmaking industry from all corners of the world to come together, collaborate, and promote cultural diversity. By focusing on real-life movie plots, we delve into the heart of women’s experiences, tackling important issues and challenges they face. Through these narratives, we empower women, transforming them from zeros to heroes, inspiring viewers to feel confident, vibrant, and successful.

Our festivals are not only about showcasing exceptional films but also about creating an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impact on the audience. We believe in the transformative power of cinema, and our aim is to empower viewers to embrace their true potential and thrive in all aspects of life. By presenting relatable stories and portraying the journey of self-discovery and empowerment, we inspire individuals to overcome obstacles, challenge societal norms, and chart their own path to success.

The EWWFF serves as a catalyst for change, providing a stage where women’s voices can be heard and celebrated. By fostering collaboration and cultural exchange, we encourage filmmakers to tell their stories and offer fresh perspectives that challenge stereotypes and inspire positive action. Through the power of film, we aim to break down barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and create a more inclusive world where every woman can rise to her full potential.

Join us in this empowering movement, where the Eastern and Western worlds merge, and women filmmakers make a significant impact on society. Together, let us inspire, transform, and pave the way for a brighter future, where women’s issues and human rights are addressed with one strong, unified voice.

Looking towards the future, we are thrilled to embark on an incredible journey across the globe, bringing the Eastern Western Women Film Fest to different counties each year. Our first event, the EWWFF is presenting EmpowerHer Symposium that will be held in Cairo, Egypt, a city steeped in rich history, culture, and artistic heritage. By hosting our event in Cairo, we aim to showcase the immense talent and creativity of women filmmakers while fostering cross-cultural exchange and collaboration.

We remain committed to providing a platform for diverse voices and narratives, empowering women through the film and media industry, and promoting gender equality in storytelling. We invite you to stay tuned for further updates and announcements regarding the Eastern Western Women Film Fest EmpowerHer Symposium as we work tirelessly to curate an unforgettable experience for filmmakers and attendees alike.

We are a Women’s Organization hosting the Eastern Western Women Film Festival with the sole purpose and mission to cause a movement among Eastern and Western Female celebrities and filmmakers to address, with one strong voice and solidarity, issues of women, girls, and human rights matters in their efforts to bring awareness and positively impact societies worldwide through their films.

The EWWFF has created a platform to encourage Women in the film-making industry from both sides of the world to unite, collaborate, and promote cultural diversity to empower their audience through real-life movie plots, addressing women’s violations in life, transforming women in the zeros to discovering themselves and becoming heroines, viewers transformed to feel compassion and demand justice for all.

We build a platform for brave women actors from the East and the West to impact their audiences, teaching how an individual can be patriotic enough to dedicate and devote her life to changing the world around her for the greater good.

Vision

To create the avenue through arts in building Global Champions made of girls and women.

Our Goals   /   Our Objectives

Eastern Western Women Film Festival is created for women by women. It is aimed at providing the necessary tools and resources to learn a skill, a trade, or a talent to empower and develop every single targeted human capital we get engaged in.

Women globally suffer from marginalization, discrimination, and societal oppression due to the system of customs and traditions at times, thus blurring the features of promising talents. Every woman deserves a chance to pursue her dreams. We aim to open one workshop from the East to the West yearly, starting with Egypt.

Mission

Assist and support women’s creativity and empowerment through cinema and art by raising awareness and ending violence against women and girls.

We will achieve our mission by collaborating with celebrities, filmmakers, women of power and influence, and organizations around the world, such as the internationally established film festivals directed towards the development of women’s groups, women’s business groups, women’s academies, and supporting women’s organizations in all aspects of life who share the same passion and want to make an impact.

Our Values

Our core values are human rights, connecting people, equality, volunteering, democracy, empowerment, professionalism, and diversity. We stand against violence, racism, and inequality.

  • Professionalism
  • Human Rights activism
  • Strong network building
  • Gender Equality
  • Economic Empowerment
  • Democracy
  • Volunteering
  • Diversity
  • Humanitarian actions
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Eastern Western Women Film Fest

We are a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization established to bring Eastern Women and Western Women filmmakers to collaborate, importing diversity to Hollywood’s big screen. Our aim and focus are to develop and encourage young girls and women of all ages and backgrounds to pursue their dreams, learn, grow, and thrive without fear or prejudice.