Over the past few months we have been working behind the scenes to figure out how to approach the Ax Wound Film Festival this November.
Unfortunately, a digital version will not be feasible and we cannot guarantee the health and safety of people traveling and being in a small theater space for two days. Nor would we want to even risk that.
In related news- the Ax Wound Film Festival as a whole will also be closed Indefinitely.
We plan to reach out to people individually but wanted to get this message out as soon as possible.
If you submitted a film already, your money has not made its way to us yet and FilmFreeway can issue your refund directly. If you need help finding where to do that, don’t hesitate to email us.
A more personal statement and reflection on the festival history will be coming but for now we needed to get this information out.
We love you and can’t say how much all the support over the last 5 years has meant to us.
Thank you!
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We are a feminist horror film festival featuring work exclusively written and directed by women.
This special event has been described as having a "family vibe" and features 2 days of diverse horror films, filmmaker Q&A panels, presentations, and networking opportunities with other women creating top-notch horror films at different stages of their career.
Once accepted we celebrate all filmmakers equally. Women don't need another space to be pitted against one another. Not having a competitive atmosphere allows for a chill vibe to watch each amazing film, hear the stories from behind the scenes, and connect with like-minded women who may end up becoming your new friend or future collaborator.
We work hard to promote film selections and support selected filmmakers as much as humanly possible via our social media channels, website, and other media in 2020 and into the future as alumni.
We offer gift bags to all visiting filmmakers courtesy of unbelievable sponsors and will make more announcements here as we continue in the planning process. For example, in the last few years, we have been able to provide 10 copies of Final Draft screenwriting software to all filmmakers who wanted to enter the raffle.
Stay tuned for what we have in store for 2020!