3500+ FILMS
NEW & DIVERSE VOICES IN FILM
OVER 50% WOMEN
4 MILLION WORDS
US & GLOBAL
WORLD’S LARGEST PLATFORM
100+ CATEGORIES
3500+ FILMS NEW & DIVERSE VOICES IN FILM OVER 50% WOMEN 4 MILLION WORDS US & GLOBAL WORLD’S LARGEST PLATFORM 100+ CATEGORIES
We are the world’s biggest destination for new and diverse Millennial and Gen Z content and content makers. More than 50% of contributors are women. Since 2016 we have tracked what motivates and drives the connected generation. Our films are by and about women, people of color, LatinX and the LGBTQ+ community. They cover drama, documentary, comedy, westerns, horror, sci-fi, animation, kids, teens and women. We collect the best and most thought-provoking, inspiring and entertaining indie productions. Many are award winning and a significant number have been warmly embraced by Academy award qualifying film festivals including Palm Springs, Pan African Film Festival, Outfest and HollyShorts. Our intellectual property, content library and community are unique. We are pioneers in millennial and Gen Z narrow casting. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!
We can add substantial value to a film and TV industry whose audiences and content are becoming more diverse and focused. In our new pandemic normal production companies, streamers, broadcasters and studios who produce more inclusive content have been rewarded with higher ratings and bigger audiences. Our aim is to reflect the world we see around us.
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COVID-19 CRISIS: What’s happening inside America’s detention facilities? Demonstrators Protest at the Never Again Action in Sacramento, 3/22/20. Photo by filmmaker Molly Stuart.
If you are passionate about indie filmmaking, drama, documentary, animation, TV, web series, music video, women's films, LGBTQIA+, POC, WOC, LatinX, scifi, horror, environmental and world cinema we'd love to hear from you!
We’re excited to host a livestream with POWGirls Executive Director Tara Johnson-Medinger on 'How to support the next generation of leading women filmmakers'. We Are Moving Stories is currently streaming ONE BIRD AT A TIME and fundraising for POWGirls Media Education Program for Young Women. MORE INFO
We want to end the isolation of the lone filmmaker in the film funding desert, once and for all! We want to help our filmmakers reach the other side of the oasis. We aim to be another option for filmmakers in a fast moving distribution landscape. We democratize and monetize diverse content by pairing it with different organizations.
Support The Homeless Ministry at Hollywood United Methodist Church (HUMC)! When you donate US15 to HUMC you will be able to stream THE COUCH, a ‘choose your own adventure’ web series that promotes women’s voices both in front of and behind the camera! WATCH NOW!
Support POWGirls Media Education Program and young women in film! When you donate US15 to POWGirls Media Education Program you will be able to stream female filmmaker Darcy Miller’s ONE BIRD AT A TIME, a comedy webseries that is funny, absorbing and thought-provoking. WATCH NOW!
Support p:ear and Portland's Homeless Youth! When you donate US15 to p:ear you will be able to stream female filmmaker Darcy Miller’s ONE BIRD AT A TIME, a comedy webseries that is funny, absorbing and thought-provoking. WATCH NOW!
We’re excited to host a livestream with POWGirls Executive Director Tara Johnson-Medinger on 'How to support the next generation of leading women filmmakers'. We Are Moving Stories is currently streaming ONE BIRD AT A TIME and fundraising for POWGirls Media Education Program for Young Women. MORE INFO
We’re proud to be exclusively launching female director Darcy Miller's impressive ONE BIRD AT A TIME as part of our new We Are Moving Stories streaming service! Only for a limited 3 week period, beginning October 10. Here’s some recent press from Broadway World and Screen Anarchy.
What is We Are Moving Stories? How do you support new voices in film? Who is the founder and product architect? Are you a streaming platform? How does that work? How are you different from crowdfunding and other streaming sites? Are you asking me to stream my film on your site? I’m still on the festival circuit. How can I keep in touch?
Founder and Platform Architect Dr Carmela Baranowska describes how We Are Moving Stories became the world’s largest online platform for new voices in film - with over 50% women’s participation - and why we are beginning a new conversation about change, women and film.
Our case study explains our funding for change model. When you donate AUD30 towards the Welcome BBQ for Iraqi and Syrian refugees you will receive the gift of watching Spaghetti, a short, fun Australian award-winning family film which promotes social harmony.
3500+ FILMS. MORE THAN 50% BY WOMEN.
A Global Festival of Film and Filmmakers
We Are Moving Stories is the world's largest online community for new voices in film. We have introduced 3500+ films to new audiences! Our profiles describe the passion, strength and intelligence filmmakers need for their films to reach an audience. And if you are a filmmaker who has made a new film - and would like to find a new audience - we want to hear from you. It all works together.
After finding herself inexplicably alone in a post-apocalyptic world, a young woman working through some anger issues must learn to survive the most terrifying thing of all: herself.
As Diondre Howell re-adjusts to civilian life and struggles to cope with the scars of the Iraq war, he increasingly becomes a threat to those he cares about the most - his family.
A series of events during Ruby’s freshman year of college send her on a downward spiral, culminated by the arrival of a glamorous alter ego who begins to live a life of her own.
The Solace of Sisterhood is a journey alongside the Caramel Curves. Through the two co-founders' heartfelt stories, we witness sisterhood and the lessons learned passed to the next generation.
Raised by Sand & Salty Water explores Wafa's inspiring life story and how skateboarding has shaped her journey, highlighting the broader influence of skateboarding and surfing in Arabic culture. Through Wafa's personal narrative, the documentary showcases the impact of skateboarding on social and economic development in rural areas like Taghazout, challenging traditional gender roles and empowering young girls to pursue their dreams fearlessly. Raised by Sand & Salty Water offers a captivating glimpse into the transformative power of skateboarding, shedding light on its profound effects on Arabic culture, feminism, and the progress of marginalized communities.
The journey of a young man's transition from coming out to the present day, medically and socially transitioned. It is a documentary-style narrative surrounding the struggles of being trans and the sheer happiness of coming out and living by your true self.
Margarita seeks liberation in a judgmental society when her path intersects with Liana, a deaf traveler, amidst the rhythms of congas and bongos.
In the heart of the Malaysian rainforest, tour guides and conservationists strive to rekindle our lost connection to nature by planting seeds of sustainable practices and a love for nature from an early age.
A teenage girl grapples with feelings of shame and guilt after having sex for the first time, leading to a thoughtful exploration of generational shame, societal expectations, and self-worth.
Bright White Light explores near-death experiences through real audio recordings, unveiling the boundaries of life and the mysteries of the afterlife.
A short portrait documentary on the ascend and battle of Marc Rochat into the elite level of World Cup Slalom skiing.
When a nine-year-old boy is captured by the Nazis in 1940s Hungary, his older sister risks her life to save him.
Determined to have her first kiss, a young teenage girl defies her tumultuous world in search of normalcy.
Gidja Walker is a Mornington Peninsula-based ecologist and ethnobotanist who has worked for years protecting its Earthscapes. Gidja overcame discrimination in a male-dominated profession. She is a mentor to young women entering the world of nature-based learning and an advocate for traditional owner custodianship.
A heartbroken Mexico City rapper seeks solace in freestyle sessions, finding support in her community. Embracing unconventional healing, she rediscovers her lyrical prowess, achieving liberation through transformation.
In this animated short film the narrative unfolds as a stream of consciousness, as the protagonist bravely confronts insecurities around anxiety, self-worth, success standards and love.
On her way to the most important meeting of her career, severe weather forces a New York executive to share a rental car with her former nemesis (her ex-fiancé’s mother) only to discover that the mother is hiding a major secret and to the executive’s dismay, she’s the only one who knows.
Embark on an inspiring journey with Craig Hamilton, a best-selling author who overcame suicidal battles. This story of hope shares a poignant exploration of resilience and transformation in the realm of mental health.
A visual and oral story of how graffiti writing in Atlanta began, how it grew up, where it is today, and its place in the larger global graffiti community. Through rare photos and interviews with primary actors such as Antar Fierce, the documentary explores the intersection of graffiti writing and Hip-Hop in Atlanta. Featuring interviews with Atlanta writers Sparky Z, Save, Hense and Vayne.
A man questions his notion of a safe place, then confronts disturbing beings that appear in his home.
In another dimension, the Creators are working on a project. Gradually, they come closer to a result. But creating a world that mirrors their imagination is no easy task, even for the Creators.
A woman realizes she’s the same age with the same ailment that her father had when he passed away and she finds herself trying to balance the ebb and flow of this bittersweet feeling and phase of her life.
Australia's highest peak is a snowy volcano that rears out of the southern ocean like a great white whale. Five times it tried to kill the first team that attempted it. But back they sailed to try again.
A story of a man with very dense eyes who sees all the surrounding reality only after seven years because that's how long the light travels through his eyeballs.
Against a pastoral backdrop, Ivanko and Galya navigate miscommunications and pride. Amidst whispering fields, their hearts yearn to connect yet hesitate to trust. They must unravel their emotions, questioning if their love can truly blossom.
A lonely widow finds comfort in the company of a hungry stray cat, which soon takes over her life in unimaginable ways.