International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month 2026
Beamafilm
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04/03/2026
Celebrating stories that shape the world
Every March, audiences around the world come together to celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March) and Women’s History Month - a time to recognise the extraordinary achievements, voices, and contributions of women across cultures, communities, and generations.
At Beamafilm, storytelling sits at the heart of what we do, and this month provides a wonderful opportunity to spotlight films that celebrate women’s creativity, resilience, leadership, and imagination.
From powerful historical figures to trailblazing artists, courageous activists, and unforgettable fictional characters, the stories of women on screen continue to inspire audiences and deepen our understanding of the world around us.
Women behind the camera
Women filmmakers are reshaping the cinematic landscape with bold perspectives and powerful storytelling. Through documentaries, dramas, and biographical films, they explore themes ranging from identity and culture to justice, creativity, and social change.
These films not only entertain - they amplify voices, challenge assumptions, and spark meaningful conversations in classrooms, libraries, and communities worldwide.
Stories that inspire
Across Beamafilm’s catalogue, you'll also discover films that highlight women who have changed the course of history, shaped cultural movements, and forged new paths in their fields.
From the arts and literature to science, politics, and grassroots activism, these stories remind us that women’s contributions have always been central to the social, cultural, and intellectual life of our societies.
Celebrating global voices
Women’s stories are wonderfully diverse, reflecting the many cultures and communities that make up our world. Throughout March, Beamafilm invites audiences to explore films that celebrate voices from around the globe - stories that honour heritage, creativity, and the shared human experience.
Libraries and educational institutions play a vital role in making these stories accessible, ensuring that new generations can discover the women who have helped shape our past, present, and future.
Join the Celebration
This International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we invite you to celebrate the power of storytelling by exploring Beamafilm’s curated collection of films that spotlight remarkable women and the filmmakers who bring their stories to life.
Because when women’s stories are seen and heard, they inspire curiosity, empathy, and change.
Here’s to the storytellers, the pioneers, the changemakers - and the many women whose stories continue to shape our world.
Watch for FREE with a participating library card or on a 30-day trial. Also, you can rent a film for 72 hours.
The two sides of Frida Kahlo's spirit: on one side the revolutionary, pioneering artist of contemporary feminism and on the other, the human being, victim of her tortured body and a tormented relationship.
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Tracking the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement: women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.
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A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.
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Biopic about Whina Cooper, an activist who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of fellow Māori women.
Though only 14 years old, May is selected to be the third wife of a wealthy landowner in 19th century rural Vietnam.
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Knowing the Score is a biopic of Australian conductor Simone Young, showcasing her remarkable career, achievements, and challenges in the male-dominated world of opera and classical music.
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A captivating look behind the scenes of the remarkable life of a young Swedish girl who became one of the most beloved and celebrated actresses of American cinema.
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Based on the true story of Irishwoman Mary Reynold’s journey from rank outsider to winner of a Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Filmmaker Agnes Varda and street artist JR form an unlikely bond.
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This documentary follows a group of girls from regional and remote towns in Australia participating in a songwriting mentorship program.
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A portmanteau feature film by 9 female Pacific filmmakers and filmed on seven Pacific islands. It is about the journey of empowerment through culture over the lifetime of one woman, Vai.
Taryn Brumfitt continues her crusade exploring the global issue of body loathing.
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Extraordinary Black Women depicts the life and careers of trailblazing women, from the worlds of politics, arts and sciences.
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Famous Hispanic women in history have inspired countless young women to believe in their dreams. From artists to astronauts and writers to politicians, many great Latino American history makers have changed the world.
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Nancy Wake tells the true story of Australasia's greatest war heroine - the woman the Gestapo dubbed the 'White Mouse'.
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Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin is a teenage dreamer determined to make her mark on the world when she meets the dashing and brilliant poet Percy Shelley.
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The life of an Irish immigrant family in Australia in the second half of the 19th century.
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Janis Joplin as you’ve never known her before
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The life of a Hollywood superstar and secret inventor.
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This film traces the life, remarkable achievements, and work of George Eliot, a.k.a. Mary Anne Evans, an English Victorian novelist well-known for developing the psychological analysis method we see in modern fiction.
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This film introduces the rich and imaginative life of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, who were exposed to the world of literature by their father Patrick Brontë, a priest, examiner, and writer.
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A revealing documentary celebrating the legacy of the bold women of the Women's Liberation Movement who re-ignited the feminist revolution to Australia.
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As members of the feminist art collective Pussy Riot, Nadia, Masha and Katia performed a 40 second "punk prayer" inside Russia's main cathedral. Their arrest and trial reverberated around the world.
An inside look at how over 100,000 railroad station waitresses opened up the doors of the American West to women and changed the course of history.
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The tennis match that changed women's sport forever.
When filmmaker Janet Merewether could no longer ignore her loudly ticking biological clock, she chose to have a child on her own.
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50 years ago, running was reserved for men. Until people stood up - and ran.
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The personal and political story of Romaine Moreton, a Goenpul, Yagerabul, Minjungbal, Bundjalung, South Sea Islander poet, performance artist, and philosopher, who uses words to illustrate the plight and beauty of...
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The rise of Australia's most divisive politician
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With unique access to high-ranking candidate Helen Clark, award-winning filmmaker Gaylene Preston casts a wry eye on proceedings as the United Nations turns itself inside-out choosing a new Secretary-General.
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