This is a call for female film directors to apply to HerStory Films film x Bahrain incubator with their short film projects. In today’s ever evolving creative scene, providing an opportunity for women to find themselves and gain their place in the industry is an essential step, not only to develop their artistic skills, but also to bring their perspective to the process and the story. We believe that the more women are part of the filmmaking industry in leadership positions the more we change the narrative across all segments.

HerStory Films Film Incubator offers an introduction to the filmmaking industry and capacity building for emerging women filmmakers from Bahrain through the first ever Incubator for Female Filmmakers in Egypt with a focus on gender sensitive capacity building. The Incubator is a talent-focused development program. Filmmakers come to the Incubator with a short film project. The main aim is to provide specific knowledge, skills, connections and inspiration to enable each participant to advance themselves and their careers.

Up to three female directors will get production opportunities for their short films, aiming at changing the narrative for women through film.

This program is proudly presented in partnership and the support of Bahrain Film Festival and Bahrain Cinema Club.