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The Slow Drift Film Festival is a female-focused U.S. film festival associated with the Slow Drift Collective, a Pittsburgh-based creative collective founded by filmmaker Zoe Alexandra. It is notable for highlighting female-led projects, women’s voices, and emerging talent, with an emphasis on short-form storytelling and socially conscious work, making it a niche showcase rather than a major national circuit festival.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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