FEMCINE Women's Film Festival

Festival de Cine de Mujeres

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Arts & CultureSantiago
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFEMCINE's founding purpose, showcasing films
Language["es"]Currency: CLP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

FEMCINE Women's Film Festival in Santiago

FEMCINE, the Festival de Cine de Mujeres, launched in Santiago in 2010 as a dedicated platform for films directed by women. Now running across roughly a week each May, it pairs Chilean and international documentary and narrative selections with director talks and panels across several Santiago venues, and has become a reference point for gender-focused film programming in Chile.

FEMCINE, the Festival de Cine de Mujeres, launched in Santiago in 2010 with a clear founding premise: build a platform specifically for films directed by women, at a time when that kind of dedicated programming was rare on Chile's festival calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

FEMCINE's founding purpose, showcasing films directed by women at a time when that focus was rare in Chile, remains its defining identity more than a decade on

02

The mystery stays covered

Screenings paired consistently with director talks, panels and workshops push the festival beyond passive viewing into active conversation about representation in cinema

03

The city starts moving

Running across several Santiago venues rather than one cinema gives it a citywide footprint distinct from more centralized festivals, and its May slot places it clearly apart from Chile's winter and spring film events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

FEMCINE's recurring format pairs films directed by women with director talks and panel discussions across multiple Santiago venues each May

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a structure that has held since the festival's 2010 founding as a dedicated platform for women's cinema

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

May in Santiago marks the start of autumn, with cooling days and the year's first real rain, so bring a waterproof layer and warmer clothing than summer festival months require.

Safety

At FEMCINE Women's Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Santiago you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · CLP

Family friendly

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Santiago, Metropolitana, Chile

Nearest airportSCL — Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Santiago you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is FEMCINE Women's Film Festival?

FEMCINE Women's Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 5–10 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does FEMCINE Women's Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Santiago, Chile. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

6 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Santiago, Metropolitana, Chile

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
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