This article is more than singing paeans to the few.but prominent.yet sidelined daobers of the art of filmmaking. Setting apart space for them collectively , throws light on the impact and importance of this creed of film directors .both foreign and indian - be it for the accolades they have won or for the issues they have highlighted. The article ruminates on the historical evolution of women film makers. It traces the progress of the female directors across continents . It deves on the achievement of women film festival. Then the scenario shifts to the indian Cinema in section two. The article expound in detail the shift from the initial tentative stages of filmmaking by women in india to a more mature transformation. It categorizes women directors into four - the early romantics, the mature middle cinema, the NRI daredevils and the new breed of experimenters. The article also look into the contribution of regional women film makers.