MFW10 PROGRAMMER’S CHOICE
“This film offers a powerful sensory experience that leaves a lasting impact on audiences. Its exploration of creativity and sacrifice, though challenging to program, makes it a bold and unforgettable film that lingers long after viewing.”
Fransiska, Bintang, Ozi, Fira
MFW10 Programming Team
A FERMENTING WOMAN
[d] Priscilla Galvez / [w] Maisie Jacobson / Canada / 2024 / Fiction / 23:58
On the brink of getting fired, visionary chef Marielle Lau discovers a bewitching ingredient she’s convinced will save her career.
Email: priscilla@silenttower.media | Instagram: @afermentingwoman
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Film Director
Priscilla Galvez
Priscilla Galvez is a film director, producer and co-founder of the Toronto-based production company Silent Tower. Her films have premiered at international film festivals including TIFF, DOC NYC, Fantastic Fest and SXSW. She produced the feature film, ‘Islands’, directed by Martin Edralin, which was awarded a special jury prize for Best Breakthrough Performance at SXSW in 2021 and the award-winning documentary short ‘Sing Me A Lullaby’ directed by Tiffany Hsiung. Her directorial debut short film ‘A Fermenting Woman’, made its world premiere at REGARD Festival and won the Programmer’s Choice Award at Minikino Film Week in Bali, Indonesia.