EVENTS

Join Us for Our
Online Film Festival!

Movies to Make. People to Raise. Now in our 7th year, MOM Film Fest celebrates the often unseen and underrepresented voices of mothers working in independent film and television. MOM is designed with moms in mind, a space where motherhood is understood and never something to explain, defend, or hide. This year’s Official Selections showcase films from around the world, each created by a filmmaking team that includes a mom in a key creative role.

Your ticket purchase helps us continue building a space where moms can tell the stories they want to tell. Buy your ticket here.

Festival Events
Happening August 21-28!

In Person Kickoff Toast and Mixer: Join us for our Kickoff Toast & Mixer, a relaxed evening to meet fellow filmmakers, make new connections, and raise a toast to MOM Film Fest 2026. Whether you’re a filmmaker, industry professional, or friend of the festival, we’d love to celebrate with you at Stuart Cinema & Cafe. Grab a drink or a bite from the café, mingle with fellow guests, and help us kick off this year’s festival together. *Invite only.

Zoom Virtual Mixer: Join us for our MOM Film Fest 2026 virtual mixer celebrating the films, filmmakers, and the community behind them. Get to know your fellow filmmakers, make new connections, and you just might meet your next collaborator. Register here.

Motherhood On Screen and Unseen

What have movies taught us to believe about motherhood, and how does what we see on screen compare to the realities of mothers’ lives? Join us for a thought provoking conversation examining representations of motherhood in film alongside the invisible labor, expectations, and lived experiences that often remain unseen. Through film clips, research, and real world data, we’ll explore how portrayals of mothers have evolved, what stories and experiences are still missing from the frame, and how what we see on screen can shape our perceptions of motherhood. Register here.

Beyond Distribution: Building the Business Strategy Behind Your Film in the AI Era

Distribution can be an important goal, but it is not a guaranteed revenue strategy. Today’s filmmakers need to think beyond simply finishing the film, submitting to festivals, and hoping the right opportunity appears. In this session, filmmaker, educator, and strategist Landi Maduro will teach filmmakers why audience and revenue strategy need to begin earlier in the filmmaking process. As the Founder and President of Women of Color Filmmakers, CEO of Bluechild Entertainment, and Founder of Bluechild Academy, Landi will share how filmmakers can use AI as a strategy partner, not a creative replacement, to clarify who their film is for, why that audience cares, and what revenue opportunities may exist beyond festivals and traditional distribution. This class is designed to encourage filmmakers to protect their creative voice while also building a stronger roadmap for how their film can reach the right audience, create meaningful impact, and move toward sustainable revenue opportunities. Register here.

Making the Invisible, Visible. In partnership with Cocoon Tribeca, we’re bringing together NYC’s most influential caregivers, mothers, and creatives to bridge the gap between the stories we tell and the lives we lead. For one night, Cocoon Tribeca will be transformed into an adults-only (21+) sanctuary for peer-to-peer connection. This is a space for attendees to reclaim their identities beyond their caregiving roles and societal expectations through curated cinema, interactive games, and community dialogue. This event invites our community to move from isolation to play, finding visibility and joy alongside the peers who truly understand their story. Get your tickets here.