Athena Film Festival

New York, United States
Tier ATrusted
88
Legitimacy Score

Major legitimate festival with strong credentials

The Athena Film Festival is an annual event held at Barnard College in New York City that serves as the premier festival dedicated to celebrating and elevating women's leadership through storytelling. Notable for being the only festival specifically focused on women's leadership, it showcases narrative features, documentaries, and short films where a woman in a leadership role is central to the story, with 90% of screened films directed by women or nonbinary individuals. Its significance in the festival circuit stems from its unique dual mission of screening films and providing year-round creative development programs, including labs and funding opportunities, to advance a pipeline of diverse talent.

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+38 pts)

  • Film Fest Alliance Member
  • 16 years of verifiable history
  • Physical screenings at Barnard College 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027 United States
  • Verified trusted status

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Festival Details

Founded

2010

Venue

Barnard College 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027 United States

Screenings

Physical screenings confirmed

Award Categories

1

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Legitimacy Score88/100
TierTier A
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