Get Ready, Horror Fans! Wench Film Festival Arrives! 🎟️🔥 📍3 Locations 2 Cities 🗓️ FEB 27 - MAR 2 2025 🔊 4 Days 42 Films 🍿 📍 Veda Kunba, Andheri (all days Feb 27, 28, Mar1, Mar2) 📍 AF- Theosophy Hall (One Day Feb 28 ONLY) 📍 Skinny Mo's Jazz Club, Kolkata (One Day Mar 2 Only) Wench Film Festival is back, and it's bigger and bolder than ever! As India's first and foremost celebration of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy cinema, we're thrilled to announce our monumental 5th edition, landing on February 27th, 2025. This time around, we have doubled our curation in the world of genre films, presenting a meticulously curated selection of 42 films that will transport you to worlds unknown. Get ready for an astonishing lineup featuring 5 World Premieres and 30 Asia Premieres, ensuring that you'll be among the first to witness these cinematic marvels. But that's not all! On March 1st, we're shining a spotlight on Indian talent with a dedicated day featuring 5 captivating films, accompanied by the brilliant minds behind them. Directors will be present for engaging Q&A sessions, offering a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the magic behind the movies. Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic journey, as we explore the realms of imagination and creativity like never before. Join us at the Wench Film Festival's 5th edition FEB 27 - MAR 2 and be part of this incredible leap into the world of genre filmmaking. Besides films, we also have an epic curation of MASTERCLASSES and also an Art Installation FEB 27 - OPENING FILM - INDIA PREMIERE OF THE EYE WITH THE ACTOR SHRUTI HAASAN PRESENT FOR QNA, MEET AND GREET at Veda KUNBA EVENT STARTS - 7 pm FEB 28 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS at Veda KUNBA EVENT STARTS - 4 pm FEB 28 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS at AF THEOSOPHY HALL EVENT STARTS - 6 pm MARCH 1 – INDIA FOCUS DAY PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Veda KUNBA EVENT STARTS - 11:30 am MARCH 2 – CLOSING FILM - MUMBAI PREMIERE OF SCHIRKOA- IN LIES WE TRUST WITH Q&A WITH THE DIRECTOR / PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Veda KUNBA EVENT STARTS - 3 pm MARCH 2 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS, VINYL LISTENING PARTY HOSTED BY DR. BANERJEE at SKINNY MO'S JAZZ CLUB, KOLKATA EVENT STARTS - 7 pm Visit our website for tickets and screening schedule. https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/ OR Follow us on social media to stay in touch www.instagram.com/wench.filmfestival Special Thanks to @auratband3959 for collaborating with us !

Step back into opening night of India's first and Only horror / sci fi Fest -Wench Film Festival with a live reading of The Matrix. Experience every line, every twist, all over again! Kanan Gill - Neo Kunal Rao - Morpheus Rohan Joshi - Agent Smith Nivedita Prakasam - Trinity Sahil Shah - Cypher Veer Shetty - Tank, Choi, Spoon Boy Namaah Kumar - Oracle, Switch Narrated by Dinkar Dwivedi Live Music by Tejas and Ankit Dayal @sapnabhavnaniofficial @GeekFruitHQ @kanan_gill @rohanjoshi8016 @SahilShahcomedy @wenchexperiences @KunalRao #kanangill #rohanjoshi #comedy #matrix #sahilshah #niveditaprakasam #kunalrao #geekfruit

India's First Horror / Sci Fi/ Fantasy Film Fest is Back! Don't miss the 4th edition of Wench Film Festival – where the only thing scarier than the films is missing out on tickets. Buy now or forever hold your peace... and your popcorn! Wench Film Festival is back, and it's bigger and bolder than ever! As India's first and foremost celebration of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy cinema, we're thrilled to announce our monumental 4th edition, landing on the extra-special date of February 29th, on this remarkable leap year. This time around, we're taking giant leaps in the world of genre films, presenting a meticulously curated selection of 29 films that will transport you to worlds unknown. Get ready for an astonishing lineup featuring 14 India Premieres and 10 Asia Premieres, ensuring that you'll be among the first to witness these cinematic marvels. But that's not all! On March 2nd, we're shining a spotlight on Indian talent with a dedicated day featuring 10 captivating films, accompanied by the brilliant minds behind them. Directors will be present for engaging Q&A sessions, offering a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the magic behind the movies. Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic journey, as we explore the realms of imagination and creativity like never before. Join us at the Wench Film Festival's 4th edition FEB 29 - MAR 3 and be part of this incredible leap into the world of genre filmmaking. Besides films, we will also have an epic curation of PANELS and MASTERCLASSES. DATES: FEB 29 - MAR 3 VEDA FACTORY, ANDHERI, MUMBAI TICKETS EXCLUSIVELY ON INSIDER Visit our website for more info https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/ OR Follow us on social media to stay in touch www.instagram.com/wench.filmfestival www.twitter.com/wenchfilmfest Edited / Animated by Bhoomi Art by Alcon & Esher Design Agency

ARE YOU READY? About the Festival: Wench Film Festival is India's first Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film Festival showcasing films inclusive of BIWOC, LGBTQ+ women, and non-binary filmmakers. This year we have a curation of 24 films to blow your mind. We are proud to bring the India Premiere of Huesera (On the Top 10 list of 2022) as our Opening film and a special screening of Tumbbad. Besides films, we also have an epic curation of PANELS and MUSIC performances. DATES: MARCH 10 - 20 – ONLINE at https://wenchff.festivalsaints.com/ MARCH 16 – OPENING PARTY at VERANDA BANDRA MARCH 17/18 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Harkat Studios, Versova MARCH 19 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Veda Factory, Versova A special thank you to our partners. 🥁Meet our PARTNERS- EXPERIENCE PARTNER ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE FESTIVAL PARTNER COURT METRANGE PRODUCTION PARTNER WENCH FILMS COMMUNITY PARTNER GAYSI FAMILY SUPPORTED BY FINAL DRAFT, PRATILIPI, YALI DREAMWORKS EDITED BY HARKAT STUDIOS DETAILED PROGRAMME MARCH 17 - OPENING DAY AT HARKAT STUDIOS, ANDHERI 5PM - WELCOME OPENING SPEAKER MS. ANVITA DUTT (DIRECTOR OF BULBBUL AND QALA) KRANTINAARI PERFORMANCE 6PM - SCREENING (6 SHORTS) WOLF WHISTLE KAALIRAATHRI HEXATIC PHASE THE SOFTBOY KNIT ONE,STAB 2 AMISSA ANIMA 7PM - PANEL - HORROR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GAZE with ENSIA MIRZA (WRITER- GHOST STORIES, DELHI CRIME SEASON 2) And VISHAL FURIA (DIRECTOR- LAPACHHAPI, CHHORII) 8PM - PRESENTED BY ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE THE ASTRONAUT & HIS PARROT DIRECTED BY ARATI KADAV STARRING ALI FAZAL Q AND A (TBC) 9PM - LGBTQ+ SCREENING (2 SHORTS) PRESENTED BY GAYSI FAMILY IT TAKES A VILLAGE PLASTIC TOUCH 9:30PM - HUESERA (FEATURE 90 MINS) OPENING FILM MARCH 18 - DAY 2 AT HARKAT STUDIOS, ANDHERI 3:00PM - PRESENTED BY FINAL DRAFT FINAL DRAFT WORKSHOP WITH KAIZAD GUSTAD - COLLECTIVE SCREENPLAY WRITING WITH AUDIENCE USING FINAL DRAFT 4:15PM - SCREENING THREE WAYS TO DINE WELL ABNORMAL PRIME TIME 5:00PM - SCREENING RUPTURE (FEATURE) 6PM - SCREENING presented by ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE SPIRALLING INTO DESIRE DANCE POETRY ACT Q AND A CONFIRMED WITH DIRECTORS ROOHI AND ZIBA 7PM - PANEL DISCUSSION (TBA) 8PM - SCREENING (SHORTS) AALO THE LIGHT SUCKER 9PM - HONEYCOMB (FEATURE ) MARCH 19 - CLOSING DAY AT VEDA FACTORY, ANDHERI 3PM - SPECIAL SCREENING TUMBBAD (BY INVITE ONLY) 5PM - SCREENING VIOLET DAZE EN FIN DE CONTE GROWING 6PM - PITCH IT TILL YOU MAKE IT 7 FILMMAKERS HAVE A 3 MIN GENRE FILM OPEN PITCH TO SIDDHARTH JAIN, GAURI SHINDE, AND CHHITRA SUBRAMANIAM 7PM - SCREENING presented by ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE LALANNA’S SONG Q AND A CONFIRMED WITH MEGHA RAMASWAMY 8PM - LIVE MUSIC by SID COUTTO TO THE FIRST SCI FI FILM - A TRIP TO THE MOON 9PM - SCREENING FURIA THE NIGHTMARE (CLOSING FILM) You can buy Online Tickets at wenchff.festivalsaints.com Visit our website for more info https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/ OR Follow us on social media to stay in touch www.instagram.com/wench.filmfestival www.twitter.com/wenchfilmfest

WENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2022 SHOWCASED 47 HORROR /SCI FI /FANTASY FILMS - 43 OF THEM DIRECTED BY WOMEN 6 IMPORTANT PANELS HIGH ON SPIRITS NO FREAKINGIdeaWhat THISThingIs (NFT) VR HERE FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING : THE INSIDE STORY I See Dead People SCREAM QUEENS 15 ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL JURY MEMBERS 6 AWARDS Wench Film Festival is India's First Fantastic Film Festival showcasing films inclusive of BIWOC, LGBTQ+ women, and non-binary. “Women” includes all those who identify as a woman. Period. DATES | MARCH 4-14 2022 OFFLINE SCREENING AT WHISTLING WOODS MARCH 4 SCREENING OF OPENING FILM GEHRAHEE 3-6PM MARCH 5 SCREENING OF 6 FILMS MADE BY INDIAN DIRECTORS 10am-6pm MARCH 4-14 2022 ONLINE https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com

ARE YOU READY? About the Festival: Wench Film Festival is India's first Horror / Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film Festival showcasing films inclusive of BIWOC, LGBTQ+ women, and non-binary filmmakers. This year we have a curation of 23 films to blow your mind. We are proud to bring the India Premiere of Huesera (On the Top 10 list of 2022) as our Opening film. Besides films, we also have an epic curation of PANELS and MUSIC performances. Wench Film Festival will be held between 10 to 20 March, 2023 {online / offline} MARCH 10 - 20 – ONLINE at MOVIESAINTS MARCH 16 – OPENING PARTY at BASEMENT BANDRA MARCH 17/18 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Harkat Studios MARCH 19 – PHYSICAL SCREENINGS / PERFORMANCES / PANELS at Veda Factory DETAILED PROGRAMME MARCH 17 - OPENING DAY AT HARKAT STUDIOS, ANDHERI 5PM - WELCOME OPENING SPEAKER MS. ANVITA DUTT (DIRECTOR OF BULBBUL AND QALA) KRANTINAARI PERFORMANCE 6PM - SCREENING (6 SHORTS) WOLF WHISTLE 4:40 KAALIRAATHRI 7:11 HEXATIC PHASE 7:00 THE SOFTBOY 16:00 KNIT ONE,STAB 2 10:00 AMISSA ANIMA 16:00 7PM - PANEL - HORROR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GAZE. ENSIA MIRZA (WRITER- GHOST STORIES, DELHI CRIME SEASON 2) And VISHAL FURIA (DIRECTOR- LAPACHHAPI, CHHORII) 8PM - PRESENTED BY ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE THE ASTRONAUT & HIS PARROT DIRECTED BY ARATI KADAV STARRING ALI FAZAL Q AND A (TBC) 9PM - LGBTQ+ SCREENING (2 SHORTS) PRESENTED BY GAYSI FAMILY IT TAKES A VILLAGE 8.00 PLASTIC TOUCH 11:40 9:30PM - HUESERA (FEATURE 90 MINS) OPENING FILM MARCH 18 - DAY 2 AT HARKAT STUDIOS, ANDHERI 3:00PM - PRESENTED BY FINAL DRAFT FINAL DRAFT WORKSHOP WITH KAIZAD GUSTAD - COLLECTIVE SCREENPLAY WRITING WITH AUDIENCE 4:15PM - SCREENING THREE WAYS TO DINE WELL 21:15 ABNORMAL PRIME TIME 14:00 5:00PM - SCREENING RUPTURE 53:00 (FEATURE) 6PM - SCREENING presented by ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE SPIRALLING INTO DESIRE 16:00 DANCE POETRY ACT Q AND A CONFIRMED WITH DIRECTORS ROOHI AND ZIBA 7PM - PANEL DISCUSSION (TBA) 8PM - SCREENING (SHORTS) AALO THE LIGHT 20:00 SUCKER 8:00 9PM - HONEYCOMB (FEATURE 70:00) MARCH 19 - CLOSING DAY AT VEDA FACTORY, ANDHERI 5PM - SCREENING VIOLET DAZE 16:00 EN FIN DE CONTE 21:00 GROWING 18:00 6PM - PITCH IT TILL YOU MAKE IT 7 FILMMAKERS HAVE A 3 MIN GENRE FILM OPEN PITCH TO VIKRAM BHATT, SIDDHARTH JAIN, GAURI SHINDE, CHHITRA SUBRAMANIAM 7PM - SCREENING presented by ABSOLUTE GLASSWARE LALANNA’S SONG 34:00 Q AND A CONFIRMED WITH MEGHA RAMASWAMY 8PM - LIVE MUSIC by SID COUTTO AND SAMYUKTHA NARENDRAN TO THE FIRST SCI FI FILM - A TRIP TO THE MOON 9PM - SCREENING FURIA 5:30 THE NIGHTMARE (FEATURE 55:00) CLOSING FILM You can buy Online Tickets at wenchff.festivalsaints.com Visit our website for more info https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/ OR Follow us on social media to stay in touch www.instagram.com/wench.filmfestival www.twitter.com/wenchfilmfest

The first edition of WENCH Film Festival was launched as an online only Property with 41 films and 7 relevant panel discussions. The festival has already become a platform with leading voices across directing, acting, writing, producing, sound design, music production and many others. WFF 2021 Featured 41 films: • 18 Features • 12 Shorts • 11 Kids Films ALL DIRECTED BY WOMEN. WENCH Film Festival Panels: - Consent and Intimacy on Set https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIy96tA0VhM - Inside Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ztR_IZ1no - Inclusivity Matters! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x8axwWQWCY - Off the Beaten Path https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvJWxa7QQ2M - The Sound of Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVkyLh5Rnuk - Women In Advertising https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyOFy417ny8 - Scream Queens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUKA8ILFLz8 The 7 live panel discussions screened simultaneously on the Facebook Pages of MovieSaints, Midday, Whistling Woods International and Wench Film Festival. Thank you to everyone who made the first edition of Wench Film Festival a success including our festival sponsors, community partners, volunteers, filmmakers and most importantly, you the audience! STAY TUNED FOR WENCH FILM FESTIVAL EDITION TWO MARCH 4-14 2022 #WENCHFIMFESTIVAL #WFF #HORRORFILMFESTIVAL

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