a community dedicated to the education, empowerment, and inspiration of female, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming filmmakers

Based in the United States, but located across the web, we provide rising filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work, connect with like-minded peers, learn new skills, and more.

For Filmmakers by Filmmakers

  • Live Events and Virtual Events

    We host workshops, meet ups, mixers, panels, coworking sessions and more! Visit our events page for more info.

  • Supportive Community

    Being involved with the Light Leaks community has allowed for countless filmmakers to find confidence in their careers and art through geniune networking.

  • Inclusive Editorial Content

    With focusing on women and nonbinary filmmakers a well as what they care about - the Light Leaks uniquely highlights the voices of groups ignored by mainstream media.

  • Informative Social Media Content

    Through inspiring and relatable content that also informs, the Light Leaks is able to contribute to an anti-gatekeeping effort in Hollywood and beyond.

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Introducing Our New Video Series
Film Nerd Moment

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Film Nerd Moment is a video series by the Light Leaks that dives into film theory, terminology, history, and pop culture through a feminist lens.

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TLL at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 2024

These filmmakers are part of a talented group of fellows, all Latine students from the Los Angeles area who worked together under the guidance of film industry mentors to create one final short film. With support from Amazon MGM Studios, β€œLost Memories” was created by this incredible cohort and premiered at the 2024 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.

Directed by Kim Hoyos
Produced by Geneva Faye