The Mediator and Seeing Without Sight, invite us to see and feel the world differently. Our Strand, Redefining Connection explores the power of human bonds beyond the surface, as characters confront isolation, challenge perceptions, and find meaning in unexpected places. Whether through a life-changing phone call or a deeper understanding of beauty beyond what we can see, these stories remind us that real connection begins where assumptions end.
Films Screening:
The Mediator (Dean Leon Anderson)
Chris is struggling with his new life, after an accident leaves him bedridden, severely paralysed and cared for by his sister Olivia. Chris is visited by Mary, a young woman Olivia has hired with a unique specialised job as a relations mediator, making only three conference calls on behalf of her client to help restore their personal relationships with others. Chris's view of the world changes when he makes a surprise connection with Mary, who helps others mend relationships to alleviate her own empty life.
Seeing Without Sight (Alyscia Cunningham)
One can be tempted to think that, although beauty comes in many forms, and although the people, places or objects that exhibit beauty are of diverse sorts, it can only be sensed visually. What is the perception process that underlies the experience of beauty from the perspective of a woman without the sense of sight? This is a documentary that delves into the lives of girls and women with vision loss, challenging viewers to perceive beauty beyond sight. Through their stories, it aims to redefine societal norms of beauty, inviting a deeper understanding and appreciation.
Empowering through knowledge and celebration', is one of the primary tenets of Women Of The Lens Film Festival, which aims to bring heartwarming stories to film loving audiences and support the careers of black women in the film industries. Debuting in 2017, Women Of The Lens Film Festival highlights the experiences and achievements of talented filmmakers, meanwhile showcasing courageous stories from underrepresented women working in the film industry. Our 2025 programme will feature narratives that spotlights triumphs, gender representation, heritage and tradition, politics, family and relationships, healing and love and so much more. As well as all of this, our exciting programme will include panel discussions from industry professionals, where you can make your own contribution to some vibrant conversation. Not only this, we’ll be further congratulating filmmaking talent with our first, not to be missed, Awards Ceremony, to sign off what will be an inspiring festival. Grab your tickets now, we can't wait for you to join us!