CHFF25 Finalists
We are so pleased and proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 ConnectHER Film Festival! We introduced new Award categories this year, and our filmmakers truly delivered with an amazing group of films.
Out of 150 submissions from 23 countries, 35 finalist films representing 11 countries have been selected. With 12 awards totaling $32,500, we can’t wait to celebrate these incredible filmmakers. We will be announcing the winners live at the awards ceremony on April 5!
Join us at the historic Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, for two exciting events: Screening of Selected Finalist Films April 4 and Film Festival Awards Ceremony April 5.
Congratulations to all the talented filmmakers! You are now and forever a part of our ConnectHER Filmmaker community.
Judges’ Choice Finalists
Al-Maram
by Huda Lulu and Ahmed Younis
Diversity Hire
by Aiko Lozar
The Miracle Girl
by Maram Eleyan, Mohammed Eid, Deema Zohod and Zahra Alqassas
Sunoti Dream
by Keya Rani
Best Documentary
Al-Maram
by Huda Lulu and Ahmed Younis
When the Colors Seep In
by Jina Song
Women Warriors
by Jiya Latawa
Best Narrative
Chitthi
by Priya Jha
The Feelings I Wear
by Kyla Simmons and Chidera Orazulike
What if?
by Xin Tse Teoh
Best Animation
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
by Naurah Fakhira, Muhammad Nizar, Arundaya Maulana, Chyntia Budi Nur’aini
(Not) My Fault
by Harang Yoon and Kritika Sao
Put on a Show Meena!
by Jibran Karamat
Global Impact
presented by
JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation
Grit and Glitter
by Adinda Qirana Zahra, Faizah Fadhilatur Rokhmah, Rahma Attaya Syakira and Azkiya Zhahira
Read
by Nour Taher Lulu
The Self Reliant
by Juwayriah Nawria
Stand Up Men
Eloisa Organic Farm
by Ángel Escorcia Nuñez
Khalil Hana
by Samar Lulu
The Shadow of Resilience
by Prisca Nikuze Shavu Shasheke and Jean Luc Maroy
Women & Work
presented by
the ConnectHER Gems
in a MOMENT
by Asil Majed AlWadiya
Woman Beyond Borders
by Naomi Muga
The Half Way Point
by Merna Ezzat, Sawsan Ibrahim, Menna Abdel Khaleq and Ghada Nofal
Educating Girls
presented by
WomenServe
Kharbasha
by Nader Alrozzi, Tamer Alrozzi, Samia El Sousi and Bareaa El Whaidy
Rise Up Women Rights
by Nandita Hasan Nandini
From and to Sana’a
by Saoud Al-garadi, Maryam Khaled and Farida Mohamed
Pelaching Chak: Legacy of Struggle
by Neera Ibrahim
Women & Health
presented by
Invest in Her Foundation
Beyond the Blood
by Neenma Ebeledike
Mothering Mirrors
by Simone Thomas Rowe
The Pad Hustle
by Kyla Holmes
Surovi The Dreamer
by Md Abu Bakar Siddique
Women & The Environment
After Change
by Yulia Suaidah, Aleshia Kayla R A, Najka Salma N and Nabilah Clearesta Ozora
Hope For The Future
by Kana Hutchens
Mehr’
by Ahmed Masood
People’s Choice
Eco Chic
by Cindy Haudhea Azzahra, Nuril Mayada, Aura Feiyaz Musyafak and Jasmine Fadia Idzny
I Am Not Dead
by Camila Sanches
Razia: The Journey of a Uyghur Woman
by Noora Ahmed
