The UnderWire Festival aims to showcase the raw cinematic talents of women with four days of screenings and events in London from 18th – 21st November 2010. With a particular focus on filmmakers at the beginning of their careers, the festival will bring attention to the work of women, who are still massively underrepresented in the film industry. The closing date for submissions is 10th September.

There are Directing, Producing, Editing, Screenwriting and Cinematography categories that open to submissions from women only. In recognition of the fact that it is not only women who can make films about women, there is also a Representation category that is open to all. This category will recognise films that challenge the sexual objectification of women and tell their stories presenting diverse characterisations and avoiding stereotypes. Each category is being sponsored by an industry partner.

UnderWire is proud to be partnered by Birds’ Eye View, Women in Film and Television, Euroscript and Object, and has received encouragement from Patron Rebecca O’Brien, “UnderWire will provide a much needed impetus to take a look at what new female voices in film can do. I’m really looking forward to watching the talent emerge.” Other patrons include Nira Park and Rachael Prior.