Tier 3
Athena Film Festival
New York, United States
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
- Format
- Hybrid
Last verified 24 August 2026
About Athena Film Festival
Founded in 2011, the Athena Film Festival champions diverse, nuanced, and complex stories of women leaders through its annual showcase of narrative films, documentaries, and short films, alongside powerful and thought-provoking conversations, and its numerous year-round creative development programs. To date, more than 540 films have been screened at the festival, 90% directed by women or nonbinary individuals, and Athena’s creative development programs have supported more than 700 filmmakers.
Athena Film Festival submission FAQ
Does Athena Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Athena Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Athena Film Festival held?
Athena Film Festival takes place in New York, United States.
Is Athena Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
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