Friday, April 17, 2026
The Archer Film Festival is dedicated to empowering female filmmakers and amplifying the voices of those often overlooked in the industry. We aim to advance the art form by showcasing work from high school students whose perspectives are rarely seen or heard. The festival celebrates films where women are a central creative voice, whether behind the camera or in front. We encourage submissions from underrepresented voices to foster a more inclusive future in filmmaking.
"Gender equality has been slow in coming but there has definitely been progress. It is now up to women in leadership positions to bring more women along."
The Archer School for Girls presented its 14th annual Archer Film Festival empowering young, underrepresented voices in film. The event, held at the Writers Guild Theater, included a screening of finalist films and featured a Q&A with Golden Globe Award-winning actress Amy Adams, Director of the Telluride Film Festival Julie Huntsinger, and Golden Globe Award-nominated filmmaker Karyn Kusama. Festival organizers received more than 300 student-produced film submissions from over 30 countries around the world.
Thank you to our 2025 gold sponsor
Thank you to our 2025 silver sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 emerging artist sponsors
