PRESS & MEDIA

About ConnectHER Film Festival 

ConnectHER Film Festival (CFF), launched in 2012 is a film festival and scholarship program that invites 13-25 year old filmmakers of all genders to submit original short films addressing global women's issues. To date, ConnectHER has received more than 2000 submissions from more than 60 countries. More than $30,000 in prizes is awarded each year by a distinguished panel of judges. Presenting sponsor is Eloise DeJoria.

About ConnectHER

ConnectHER’s vision is to elevate the status of women and girls everywhere. Since 2011, this 501c3 nonprofit has been spotlighting critical issues facing women and children through its online platform, which raises funds and matches donors to high-impact partner projects that advance women and girls globally. ConnectHER extended its mission and global reach with the creation of ConnectHER Film Festival in 2012. Learn more at Connecther.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

NEWS

April 22, 2026

CHFF26 Winners

We proudly present the winners of the 13th Annual ConnectHER Film Festival! We had such an amazing Fest this year. Out of 184 submissions from 23 […]
March 5, 2026

CHFF26 Finalists

We are so pleased and proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 ConnectHER Film Festival! Out of 184 submissions from 23 countries, 39 finalist films […]
January 16, 2025

CHFF25 Finalists

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 […]