Directing and producing works remain a challenge for women filmmakers in Bangladesh, much like anywhere else.

Although women have been involved in this region's film industry from the beginning, they still face many challenges on their way to become directors, noted Samia Zaman, the founding president of International Film Initiative of Bangladesh (IFIB).

Samia's IFIB and the Goethe-Institut have come up with an initiative - 'Through Her Eyes' - to showcase works of female filmmakers and give people an opportunity to enjoy them.

"At present, we have a very few female filmmakers here," she said. "But it's assuring that we got some new female filmmakers who are making films, documentary and short films. Thus, we felt the need to showcase their works."

Goethe-Institut Bangladesh Director Kirsten Hackenbroch said their goal is to promote Bangladeshi women filmmakers. "It's where young filmmakers have a chance to find a forum or space to discuss, to share their sorrows, and get guidance," she said.

Hackenbroch said they want to create a platform where young, aspiring and talented filmmakers from Bangladesh can ask questions to those who have already gone through the international stage, can reflect on their possession, on their career perspectives and enter into discourse with the larger group of society.

"We hope this sharing between seniors and juniors, between more experienced and less experienced filmmakers will create an atmosphere of helping each other, of being available for each other, of being mentors to the younger generation," she said.

Samia Zaman said Rubaiyat Hossain's 'Under Construction' would be the first film to be screened as part of the 'Through Her Eyes' series on Sunday.

"The movie has received international recognition, including at the Dhaka International Film Festival. We hope film enthusiasts will join us to enjoy films at 5pm of third Sunday of every month at the Goethe-Institut," she said.