ConnectHER Film Festival

Feminist film org ConnectHER has over the past 12 years received over 2,000 short films from cinema-makers in 93 different countries all digging into womens’ stories. Friday night they’ll be screening a healthy collection of those features, with your ticket purchase helping fund future filmmakers’ creations platforming women and girls’ diverse perspectives. Next night they’re back in the Paramount to present $30,000 in fest awards to the creators whose work exemplifies ConnectHER’s mission. Special guests add sparkle to the night’s proceedings, including Austin-based producer Elizabeth Avellán, band Ley Line, Sudanese poet and activist Emi Mahmoud, dancers Norah, Yarah & Rosa, and actress/singer double threats Melissa Barrera and Christy Carlson Romano. – James Scott