Homepage
-
Icarus Films
Lyd
Though it may prove controversial in some quarters, the film was made by directors of Israeli, Jewish, and Palestinian descent--Younis grew up in Lyd--who are simply unafraid to dream big.
-
Photo by Lindsey LaMont on Unsplash
10 Films to Watch for Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to discover the contributions and experiences of women through film. Here are five feminist feature films and five documentaries through which viewers can celebrate and remember and learn.
-
Nordisk Film
Sentimental Value
Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value follows sisters Nora and Agnes as they reconnect with their distant father, Gustav, during their mother's vigil. It is a complex film exploring family, grief, and intergenerational trauma.
-
Heimatfilm
The Education of Jane Cumming
Premiering at Berlinale 2026, The Education of Jane Cumming is a haunting period drama directed by Sophie Heldman and set in 1810 Edinburgh. The film follows two schoolteachers whose lives are upended when Jane Cumming, is placed in their care.
-
The Match Factory
Queen at Sea
Premiering at Berlinale 2026, Queen at Sea stars Juliette Binoche in a powerful drama about dementia, sexual consent, and the emotional toll of caregiving. A bold, devastating film from Lance Hammer.
-
Factory 25
Micro Budget
When the comedy clicks, it is genuinely funny, and the ensemble dynamic keeps the energy buoyant.
-
Icarus Films
Fiume o morte!
Igor Bezinović’s Fiume o morte! is a fascinating portrait of a fascist that covers the history leading up to and the over 15-month takeover of Fiume by Gabriele D'Annunzio and his Italian army – a documentary of historical significance right now.
-
Vertical Entertainment
Here Alone
Here Alone provides unique film programming for women, particularly mothers, and a space to imagine survival not only in the face of the undead, but in the aftermath of catastrophic loss, guilt, and moral compromise.
-
Warner Bros.
Outland
Outland is a sci-fi action/noir for the dreamers, those who imagine humanity taking to space as they have the Earth and dragging all their dirty laundry with them.
-
Iara Lee - Cultures of Resistance Films
UNITE FOR BISSAU (Nô Kumpu Guiné)
If your patrons enjoy Afrobeats, West African cultures, or want to learn about feminist movements in Africa, Unite for Bissau will be well received.
Icarus Films
Lyd
Though it may prove controversial in some quarters, the film was made by directors of Israeli, Jewish, and Palestinian descent--Younis grew up in Lyd--who are simply unafraid to dream big.
Mar 20, 2026
Nordisk Film
Sentimental Value
Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value follows sisters Nora and Agnes as they reconnect with their distant father, Gustav, during their mother's vigil. It is a complex film exploring family, grief, and intergenerational trauma.
Mar 18, 2026
Heimatfilm
The Education of Jane Cumming
Premiering at Berlinale 2026, The Education of Jane Cumming is a haunting period drama directed by Sophie Heldman and set in 1810 Edinburgh. The film follows two schoolteachers whose lives are upended when Jane Cumming, is placed in their care.
Mar 13, 2026
The Match Factory
Queen at Sea
Premiering at Berlinale 2026, Queen at Sea stars Juliette Binoche in a powerful drama about dementia, sexual consent, and the emotional toll of caregiving. A bold, devastating film from Lance Hammer.
Mar 11, 2026
Factory 25
Micro Budget
When the comedy clicks, it is genuinely funny, and the ensemble dynamic keeps the energy buoyant.
Mar 9, 2026
Icarus Films
Fiume o morte!
Igor Bezinović’s Fiume o morte! is a fascinating portrait of a fascist that covers the history leading up to and the over 15-month takeover of Fiume by Gabriele D'Annunzio and his Italian army – a documentary of historical significance right now.
Mar 6, 2026
Vertical Entertainment
Here Alone
Here Alone provides unique film programming for women, particularly mothers, and a space to imagine survival not only in the face of the undead, but in the aftermath of catastrophic loss, guilt, and moral compromise.
Mar 4, 2026
Warner Bros.
Outland
Outland is a sci-fi action/noir for the dreamers, those who imagine humanity taking to space as they have the Earth and dragging all their dirty laundry with them.
Mar 2, 2026
Iara Lee - Cultures of Resistance Films
UNITE FOR BISSAU (Nô Kumpu Guiné)
If your patrons enjoy Afrobeats, West African cultures, or want to learn about feminist movements in Africa, Unite for Bissau will be well received.
Feb 27, 2026
EPF Media
Kick-Off
In a small Kyrgyzstan village in Central Asia, a women’s football tournament sparks joy and healthy exercise amongst the women.
Feb 18, 2026
EPF Media
Voices from the Abyss/Las Voces del Despeñadero
The sheer beauty of physicality seeps into artfully drawn-out shots of the divers in motion paired with classical compositions to turn this dangerous job into pure art.
Feb 16, 2026
EPF Media
Unwelcomed: The Venezuelan Migration Crisis
Unwelcomed: The Venezuelan Migration Crisis follows Venezuelan migrants who leave their country due to long-term economic decline with the added strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 13, 2026
Spotlight - Articles
Canva
Video Librarian's Best Documentaries of 2025
Our annual Best Documentaries list highlights standout films that have made a significant impact through critical acclaim, audience engagement, and long-term value for library collections.
Stephanie Moon
How-to Build Author Partnerships That Strengthen Community Engagement
This is a how-to guide for librarians who want to strengthen their communities by partnering with emerging and established authors — and for authors who want to understand how to work with libraries as creative partners rather than passive outlets.
Canva
How Libraries Can Champion the Strengths of Dyslexia
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to deepening our understanding of a cognitive difference that affects nearly one in five people.
Spotlight - Reviews
EPF Media
Nightwatchers
The titular nightwatchers are people from Medicins du Monde (Doctors of the World), and they volunteer their time helping asylum seekers crossing the border into France.
EPF Media
River of Toads/Río de Sapos
Featured in over a dozen film festivals and winner of the Doctubre Award at the DOCSMX Mexico City Documentary Film Festival, River of Toads is a valuable and haunting documentary experience with fantastic horror cinematography.
Icarus Films
Fiume o morte!
Igor Bezinović’s Fiume o morte! is a fascinating portrait of a fascist that covers the history leading up to and the over 15-month takeover of Fiume by Gabriele D'Annunzio and his Italian army – a documentary of historical significance right now.
Icarus Films
The Propagandist
For its honest and bold examination of Nazi propaganda and the men who made it, The Propagandist will be a must-see for anyone interested in WWII history or Dutch film.
