New York Women in Film & Television is proud to co-sponsor MOM Film Fest’s “Motherhood Unscripted” in partnership with Cocoon Tribeca, an evening exploring the intersection of professional creativity and the reality of caregiving.
Motherhood Unscripted is a sanctuary for peer-to-peer connection designed to bridge the gap between the stories we tell and the lives we lead. On March 5th, Cocoon Tribeca becomes an adults-only (21+) space for NYC’s most influential caregivers and creators to reclaim their identities through curated cinema, interactive engagement, and social connection.
The Evening Includes:
- Curated Cinema: A selection of short films directed by mom filmmakers that explore the raw, unscripted beauty of motherhood.
- Connection & Play: A lighthearted group game designed to spark laughter and bridge the gap between isolation and community.
- Social Reception: A networking reception with signature cocktails and lite bites.
Join us to move from isolation to play alongside peers who truly understand your story.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Cocoon Tribeca (316 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013)
Ticket price: $40
**NYWIFT members get a special discount – see your latest “Weekly Deals, News, & Tips” email for details!
About the Films:
All the World’s a Stage: A singer, trying to appeal to the diverse expectations of her audience, buckles under the pressure of her unrelenting critics, until she finds herself in the eyes of whose gaze matters most. Directed by Desiree Abeyta.
Blocked: A new mom is literally consumed with the futility of cleaning up after her kid. Directed by Aisha Alfa.
Cow Heavy and Floral: A split-screen film about a postpartum writer struggling to make a deadline as she experiences an identity crisis between her various personas. Directed by Richa Rudola.
Motherload: A mother’s artistic dreams clash with the demands of motherhood until a chance encounter with a gentle stranger during a rare moment of peace pushes her to redefine her life’s possibilities. Directed by Jennifer Berry.
About the Organizers:
MOM Film Fest is a mom-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as a career development and advocacy resource for mothers in film and television. Through returnships and childcare solutions, MOM amplifies content made by moms to get #momsbackonset. Beyond the set, MOM is a village for all caregivers to ensure their stories and work are seen and valued.
Cocoon Tribeca is a premier social and learning club for families in the heart of Tribeca. With an 18,000 sq. ft. nature-inspired clubhouse, Cocoon provides a “second home” for families to connect through Montessori-inspired play, expert-led programming, and a vibrant community designed to help parents and children thrive together.
Cocoon Tribeca
316 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10013
membership@nywift.org
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NYWIFT programs, screenings and events are supported, in part, by grants from New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
