My yearly mission to discover new female directors. This list includes short films and stand up comedy specials directed by women. It does not include any films I have seen before or rewatches (otherwise Booksmart would be in there 5 more times, accompanied by Homecoming and Someone Great). 

This list is chronological, not ranked. Here are my top 5 favourite female directed films I saw this year:

1. Booksmart
2. Portrait of a Lady on Fire
3. Casting JonBenet
4. Someone Great
5. Homecoming by Beyoncé