FEMME Director Lynn Chen on set with actors Grace Lu and Thea Saccoliti
The FEMME (Females Empowered by Movie Making Experiences) Project at Utah Valley University is an annual film production project for Digital Cinema Production majors of any gender identity interested in better advocating and learning more about women’s opportunities and equity in film production. Professional women from the industry mentor students in pre-production and on-set as writer, director, cinematographer, gaffer, sound mixer, and key grip. Our award-winning directors include Jennifer Prediger, Guinevere Turner, Leah Meyerhoff, Jennifer Reeder, and Lynn Chen. This unique opportunity gives students an experience to learn skills on a film set, network with professionals, and make friends within the program. Each year the FEMME Project is generously sponsored by the Utah Film Commission.
Cinematographer Lucy Zavarcikova mentoring students
Director Jennifer Reeder discusses a shot
Script Supervisors work in video village on set for FEMME
Crew and talent celebrate a FEMME wrap
Behind the scenes with Jennifer Prediger
UVU President Dr. Astrid Tuminez on the set with Student Producer Taylor Jensen
Behind the scenes on FEMME
Rigging a Dana Dolly on Set
FEMME Executive Producer Jenny Mackenzie works with first assistant director Kelty Heppler
Written and Directed by Jennifer Prediger
Written and Directed by Guinevere Turner
Directed by Leah Meyerhoff
“My experience making a film at UVU with an entire female crew was rewarding, lovely, and professionally satisfying as well.”
— Mark Boone Junior (Sons of Anarchy, Batman Begins, Momento, etc)
Producer applications are open for 2024/25. Please fill out this FEMME CREW application and email it to jenny.mackenzie@uvu.edu. The deadline for this application is February 1st, 2024.
To find out more about The FEMME (Females Empowered by Movie Making Experiences) Project at Utah Valley University and enjoy the camaraderie of other like minded women who make films please email Jenny Mackenzie by following the link below.
