The Rouge program is a female or female identifying program only. It was introduced in 2015 to highlight female filmmakers in Australia. It has now become an international program. The SSFF was the first festival in Australia to have a female filmmakers’ program.

To be eligible for screening in the Rouge, a film needs two females (or female identifying) in the following roles: screenwriter, director, producer.

We offer a $500 prize to the best film by a female director. 

Enter here.