A Year of Impact — And a Powerful Start to What’s Ahead

As we begin 2026, Resilient Features is proud to reflect on an extraordinary year for The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary—and to celebrate the momentum carrying the film into the new year.

What began as a documentary has become a shared experience and a catalyst for connection, dialogue, and recognition across the global security community. Throughout 2025, the film reached audiences nationwide through screenings, conferences, and community-driven events—each reinforcing the importance of these stories and the conversations they spark.

Award-Winning Recognition in 2025

In October 2025, the film received two of the highest honors at the New York Film Awards:

• 🥇 Best Documentary — Director Yvette Freeman

• 🥇 Best Editing — Kyle Lawrence Wright

These wins followed a strong festival run that included Best Documentary Feature (Oniros Film Awards, New York), Honorable Mention — Best Producer, Honorable Mention — Best Director (Feature) (Los Angeles Film Awards), and a Jury Award nomination at the upcoming Atlanta Spotlight Film Festival.

Together, these recognitions underscore the film’s impact in amplifying women’s voices, advancing inclusion, and redefining leadership in security.

Screenings That Became Community Gatherings

That recognition mirrors what we experienced at screenings in Chicago, San Diego, New Orleans (GSX), Seattle, Atlanta, Anaheim, and Jacksonville. Across every city, audiences described the film as powerful, authentic, eye-opening, long overdue, and essential viewing—with conversations continuing well beyond the credits.

These events were made possible by our film sponsors—Amazon Worldwide Operations Security, Pinkerton, Sysdig, Sentra, and ASIS International—and by an exceptional network of venue sponsors and local chapter partners whose leadership elevated each screening into something far more than a night at the movies.

January 2026 Screenings — The Momentum Continues

We open the new year with four major screenings across North America, each shaped by local collaboration and designed to foster connection, dialogue, and momentum.

🇺🇸 Dallas–Fort Worth Premiere

January 21 | Studio Movie Grill, Plano

The Dallas premiere brings together CISOs, security leaders, practitioners, and advocates for a curated evening of film and conversation. This event sets the tone for 2026—centering leadership, inclusion, and the evolving role of women in security.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVQWVkpQAap4DgkDOMtOyQOGvaOni8MGz00uxdDE1MjrwNGQ/viewform

🇨🇦 Canadian Red Carpet Premiere — Calgary

January 22 | Gulf Canada Square

The film’s Canadian debut marks an important international milestone. This red-carpet evening welcomes the Canadian security community and features film participants and advisors Aarti Gadhia and Karen Nemani in attendance, adding depth and perspective to post-screening conversations.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/red-carpet-premiere-the-women-in-security-documentary-tickets-1978744527147

Venue sponsors include: Convergint, Genetec, CORE Products, Commend, Attain, and Axis Communications.

🇺🇸 Charlotte Screening Premiere — ASIS Chapter Event

January 23 | Mint Museum Uptown

Presented as a special ASIS International Chapter screening, the Charlotte premiere brings regional security professionals together in a setting designed for engagement, dialogue, and professional connection.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-women-in-security-documentary-charlotte-screening-premiere-event-tickets-1979000818722

⭐ Columbus Community Screening — Lincoln Theatre

January 30 | Columbus, Ohio

January concludes with one of the most anticipated screenings of the new year. Hosted at the historic Lincoln Theatre, the Columbus event has been elevated in every way by the local and regional InfoSec community.

Many women featured in the film—along with members of the filmmaking team—will be in attendance, creating an experience that extends far beyond a traditional screening.

Tickets: https://tickets.capa.com/10502

With sincere thanks to our Columbus sponsors:

Top / Screening Sponsors: Cyera, Trace3, ReynCon Educational Services & Training (REST)

Spotlight Sponsors: Consortium, GuidePoint

Marquee Sponsors: CrowdStrike, Illumio, Valence, Wiz, Yearling Solutions, SecuPI

Supporting Sponsors: Abnormal, AFTR DRK, Critical Start, Forescout, People Driven Technology, SPHERE, Varonis, Mimecast

Looking Ahead

January 2026 sets the tone for a year filled with additional screenings, partnerships, and international conversations. The WOMEN IN SECURITY Documentary continues its mission—bringing communities together to celebrate the women shaping the future of security and the allies standing beside them.

We invite you to join us as the journey continues.

Come for the film.

Stay for the conversation.

Leave inspired.