In this inspiring Best in Fest episode, host Leslie LaPage spotlights the award-winning filmmakers of the 2025 LaFemme International Film Festival. From a Ukrainian refugee’s moving documentary Mama’s Voice, to the hilarious and heartfelt short The Whole Truth about motherhood and hemorrhoids, to the genre-bending Nepo Baby exploring identity and fame, to the chilling psychological thriller Don’t Let Them Out, and the emotional documentary The Ramba Effect about Chile’s last circus elephant—each story celebrates female creativity, courage, and vision.

🎥 Featured Films & Creators:

• Mama’s Voice — resilience through war and art
• Nepo Baby — a Vietnamese fantasy about fame and family
• Don’t Let Them Out — psychological horror with a purpose
• The Whole Truth — moms, friendship, and the funny side of taboo
• The Ramba Effect — saving Chile’s last circus elephant

✨ Tune in for exclusive filmmaker interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a celebration of women redefining cinema across every genre.