# Female-Empowering Film Festivals Women Over 50 Film Festival Celebrates Female Talent By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-11-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-over-50-film-festival References: [wofff](http://wofff.co.uk/) The UK-based Women Over 50 Film Festival is an event celebrating the movie industry's lesser known talents, and is known for spotlighting a number of independent works by local writers, producers, directors, and actors. Hosted at The Sallis Benney Theatre at the [University of Brighton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humboldt-seed-company), this event aims to empower mature women within the film industry by recognizing their work both on camera and behind the scenes. Responding to mainstream media's age-related stereotypes and rejection of mature women, University of Brighton's Women Over 50 Film Festival empowers its participants, and offers a number of award titles centered around producing, writing, and directing. The awards can only be won by film industry professionals who are female, and over 50 years of age -- making this event a unique opportunity to recognize the work of those who may often go overlooked in the entertainment industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebration of Mature Women in Film:** This trend presents an opportunity for the film industry to support and showcase the talents of mature women, challenging age-related stereotypes. - **Promoting Female Empowerment in the Entertainment Industry:** This trend highlights the need for empowerment and recognition of women in the film industry, creating opportunities for disruptive innovations that support gender equality and inclusivity. - **Spotlighting Independent Works by Local Filmmakers:** This trend emphasizes the value of independent works and provides an opening for disruptive innovations that support and promote local filmmakers. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Entertainment:** This industry can explore disruptive innovations that challenge age-related stereotypes and empower mature women in the film industry. - **Event Management:** This industry can seize the opportunity to organize and host film festivals that celebrate and promote the work of mature women filmmakers, fostering a sense of inclusivity and empowerment. - **Media and Marketing:** This industry can tap into the trend to support and promote independent films created by local filmmakers, offering innovative marketing strategies and platforms to increase visibility and recognition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frightening Cinema Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-halloween-event.md) - [Senior Cabaret Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-of-chichester.md) - [Tuna-Focused Film Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuna-cans-film-festival.md) - [Women 50+-Targeted Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-creative.md) - [International Women’s Day Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womencentric-celebrations.md) - [Celebratory Midlife Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripes-beauty-hotter-than-ever.md) - [Empowering Movie Industry Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-of-the-year-barbie.md) - [Age-Celebrating Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becauseofmyage.md) - [Ageism-Focused Work Pledges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-centre-for-ageing-better.md)