🎬 Festival Program 2026

The Hague International Women's Film Festival

Theme: Art as a Voice for Change and Empowerment

Schedule
Day 1
Opening Ceremony
πŸ“… March 5
πŸ“ Stichting Avrasya
Hobbemastraat 184, 2526 JT Den Haag
⏰ 16:00 – 19:00
Opening Ceremony
Welcoming guests and introduction to the festival's vision.
Creative Workshop: "Image & Music"
Exploring the artistic synergy between cinematography and soundscapes.
Film Screenings
Short Film Block.
Literary Segment: "Feminist Poetry"
Readings by renowned international female poets.
Panel Discussion
An open dialogue on the screened films and contemporary women's issues.
Closing: Iftar Meal
Celebration and networking with festival guests.
Day 2
Cinema & Interaction
πŸ“… March 6
πŸ“ Buurthuis Schets
Schimmelweg 200, 2524 XK Den Haag
⏰ 14:30 – 18:30
Film Screenings
Short Film Block.
Q&A Session
An interactive discussion with the audience regarding the themes of the films.
Artistic Workshops
Collage Art Workshop & Henna Art Corner.
Featured Cultural Segment
"Female Voices from the Language of Cervantes against Racial Discrimination" – Poetic readings reflecting women's struggles through global literature.
Closing: Iftar Meal
Celebration and networking with festival guests.
Day 3
Closing Ceremony & Awards
πŸ“… March 8 (International Women's Day)
πŸ“ West Den Haag
Lange Voorhout 102, 2514 EJ Den Haag
⏰ Program commences at 3:00 PM
Technical & Artistic Workshops

Cinema & Music Workshop: An interactive session on sound design and selecting soundtracks to enhance dramatic impact.

"Poetry & Canvas" Workshop: A creative space merging fine arts with poetry, creating live paintings inspired by poetic texts.

Opening Remarks
Welcoming filmmakers, guests, and partners.
Keynote Lecture
"Racism Against Women in Cinema" – Presented by Fatma Aktaş.
Closing Poetry Evening

Featuring:

  • Olaya El Idrissi Al Bouzidi
  • Khadija Bouachrine
  • Shahrzad Khoshnam
  • Hanin Amin
  • Wiam Alsewadi
Final Screenings
Short Film Block.
Awards Ceremony
Introduction of the Jury Members and announcement of the winning films.
Grand Finale
18:00 – The program concludes with a celebratory Iftar meal at West den Haag.