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Budapest 2026 — Founding Strategic Partner

23 Years
of Championing Women Filmmakers

The Global Pipeline for Female-Led Film & TV

Now Expanding to Europe  |  One Founding Strategic Partner

First-Look IP Access
30% Tax Rebate
Two Continents
Founding Partner
Budapest, Hungary  |  June 4–7, 2026  |  Inaugural European Edition

La Femme International Film FestivalFounding Strategic Partner Opportunity

For 23 years, La Femme has quietly become one of the most consistent discovery engines for authentic female-led IP in the world. We are now expanding to Budapest to build a centralized European marketplace for female-driven storytelling.

The stories that shape culture are discovered here first — before agents, studios, or markets see them.

4-Day Festival
Opening gala through awards ceremony
30% Tax Rebate
Confirmed through 2030 by Hungarian government
3 Expert Panels
Co-production, pitching, EU funding
Untapped EU Talent
Brilliant women creators, no centralized market
Live-Streamed Awards
Red carpet + global audience
Zero Launch Risk
23-year legacy = instant credibility

Why This Moment Matters

The European market for female-led content has no centralized pipeline. Brilliant women creators across the EU have no single marketplace to showcase their work to global buyers. Budapest’s world-class production infrastructure, confirmed 30% tax rebate through 2030, and vibrant creative community make it the ideal launchpad.

This expansion is already underway. We are selecting one Founding Strategic Partner to shape the European market alongside us.

This creates a rare opportunity for a single partner to help shape and define this market from the ground up.

This is not a speculative launch. It is a proven 23-year platform expanding to a new continent.
The Flagship  |  Los Angeles

Regal Cinemas, Sherman Oaks  |  October 22–25, 2026  |  23rd Annual

23 Years  •  3,000+ Alumni  •  3.1M Digital Reach  •  130+ Countries
The original discovery engine — and the foundation the European expansion is built on.
23
Years Championing
Women Filmmakers
3,000+
Alumni Launched
Worldwide
3.1M
Digital Marketing
Reach
130+
Films/Year
100% Women-Directed
80%
World Premieres
100+
Countries
Represented
The 2026 LA Festival
  • 130+ Films100% women-directed, 80% world premieres
  • 6 Expert PanelsFunding, production, marketing, distribution
  • Daily Mixers & ScreeningsOpening/closing night celebrations
The Year-Round Engine
  • “Best in Fest” Podcast300+ interviews, 60K+ monthly downloads
  • 3.1M Digital ReachYear-round brand exposure across platforms
  • Global Submissions100+ countries, continuous content pipeline
  • Internship ProgramLionsgate, Sony, Disney, WGA placements
Past Supporters
SonySAG-AFTRANBC UniversalCBS Entertainment DiversityBravoThe CWWGA WestHallmark
Notable Attendees
Angela BassettVivica A. FoxPatty JenkinsDiablo CodyTippi HedrenVirginia MadsenGina TorresAisha Tylerand more
Your Strategic Ownership
The Primary Bridge
Become the exclusive conduit between top female creators across two continents and global distribution pipelines.
Pre-Agent Market Access
Proprietary first-look access to high-potential screenplays, pilots, and films before they reach agencies or broader markets.
Zero Execution Risk
The 23-year operational engine runs itself. You secure the global content advantage; we handle the execution.
ONE PARTNER.  TWO CONTINENTS.
ONE PROPRIETARY PIPELINE.
We are selecting one Founding Strategic Partner to define this expansion.
Founding Strategic Partner
Custom structure available  |  Strategic conversation to align on strategic fit

Discuss Founding Partner Alignment

LeslieLaPageFilm@gmail.com  |  www.lafemme.org