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Season 1 – Future of Film: Athena Film Festival

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A collection of short films from the Athena Film Festival at Barnard College; from exploring artistry and identity to redefining women's work, these films uplift complex, nuanced stories that exemplify the many ways in which women lead.
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Future of Film: Athena Film Festival — Season 1

Future of Film: Athena Film Festival — Season 1

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Connie Shi

Actor

Breanna Sinclairé

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Ema Godoy

Actor

Farha Naaz

Actor

Trần Thị Bích Ngọc

Actor

Meena Kumari

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 20, 2026 The Rebirth An overworked waitress takes a black market abortion pill that gives her an unexpected side effect - superhuman strength. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 20, 2026 They Call Me The Tattoo Witch In Hanoi, Vietnam, a tattoo artist specializes in the rare and challenging art of tattooing over scars; despite the social stigma, she empowers her clients to reclaim their bodies, demonstrating that her work is an act of compassion and resilience. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 20, 2026 Tessitura An exploration of the ways that voice, character, and gender are continuously reformulated in opera; contemporary transgender singers navigate the traditional categories of their art form, interweaving personal stories with historical contexts. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 20, 2026 Naaz In rural Pakistan, retired doctor Farah Naz runs the only health clinic offering compassionate and affordable treatment to women; Dr. Naz must decide what she's willing to sacrifice as her clinic is threatened from all sides. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 20, 2026 Birthday Party (or The Revenge of the Stepdaughter) At her new family's frenzied reunion, 7-year-old Carolina tries to give her stepfather a birthday card and learns the adults see her as decoration. Details

Season Info

Director
Brit Fryer, Bakhtawar Tagar, Anastasia Ayazi, Lindsay Nyman, Connie Shi, Lydia Cornett
Screenwriter
Anastasia Ayazi, Connie Shi, Lindsay Nyman, Bakhtawar Tagar
Network
SundanceTV
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 20, 2026