2026 Athena Film Festival Short Film Submissions
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The 2026 Athena Film Festival Short Film Submissions program is part of the Athena Film Festival at Barnard College in New York City, a women-centered festival founded in 2011 and dedicated to celebrating women’s leadership and inclusion on screen.[1][2] It is notable for presenting short films that feature women or girls in leadership roles, with all genres accepted as long as the stories center women’s leadership, making it a prominent showcase for nuanced, complex stories about women.[1][2][3]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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- 16 years of verifiable history
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