Hey hey, friends and family -

Happy happy holidays!! We’ll keep it short and sweet as we prep for a new year of creative projects and community events. As we close out the year, we just want to thank everyone who has been a part of RM.19 in 2025, from our collaborators and fellow filmmakers who have attended our events, to our audience members who have taken the time to watch one of our projects. We could not do it without you!!! THANK YOU for prioritizing independent film and women creatives<3 Wishing you all a wonderful winter break with family and friends!

Lots of love,

Imani, Jamie, & Julia

KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR

WITH THE FILM GIRLZ

Step into a night of inspiration, creativity, and community with Vision Board Cinema. Presented by the Film Girlz Brunch Chicago team in partnership with Kinowerks and featuring prizes for the winning film from Cinema Femme, Chicago Film Events, and Camera Ambassador!

Official Shorts Selection:

​Behind These Pretty Things, directed by Maya Bentley

​Cloud & Bunny, directed by Mary Kethya Khuon

​COEXIST, directed by Angie Panganiban

​Sock It To Me, directed by Joelle Velez

​We’re bringing the vibes and showcasing films from the girlies who are out here doing it  — creating, directing, producing, and shining in their craft. After the first watch, we’ll rewind and dive back in with live commentary from the filmmakers and creatives behind the scenes.

​Once the credits roll, we’ll gather together in community for a hands-on vision board session — channeling all that film-fueled inspiration into our own creative goals and manifestations.

LAST EVENT OF 2025 <3

New friends and regulars met up at The Drawing Room for a cozy community gathering in our last Film Girlz Chicago brunch of the year.

PLUS check out the impact report published by Film Girlz Los Angeles!! Thank you to everyone who attended events in both cities this year, INCLUDING our first ever cross-city Zoom.

WATCH YEAR ONE OVER THE HOLIDAYS!

YEAR ONE is NOW available to rent or own on all cable, satellite, and digital platforms including Apple TV and Prime Video.

A perfect film to watch with the family, YEAR ONE follows Ruby, played by Elizabeth Yu, whose freshman year of college doesn’t go as planned. A series of events send her on a downward emotional spiral, marked by dreams and the arrival of a glamorous alter ego who begins to live a life of her own.

After completing a successful festival run, YEAR ONE - with the help of Freestyle Digital Media - is finally ready to be seen by the world!

The best way to support this film is by watching and rating on your fave movie site like Letterboxd or Imdb!!