Submissions must be either produced, directed and/or written by a woman or women. Co-gender productions are accepted

1. Offer the opportunity for International, Canadian and local women filmmakers to showcase their film, video and new media work
2. Honour independent Canadian media work
3. Promote and support the local film community
4. Offer a unique cultural event
5. Increase the national and international profile of St. John’s and the province as a vibrant cultural site
6. Provide local communities access to outstanding yet unfamiliar and limited-release works by women filmmakers
7. Offer outreach programs for various groups, including youths and

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is a charitable organization established in 1989 to support and promote women filmmakers through an annual film festival and various satellite events.

Held in October at various venues throughout St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, this week-long screening series of 50-70 works by women directors, producers and writers also features a workshop/seminar series (for filmmakers, the general public and youth), galas, receptions and other networking events.

This dynamic event attracts over 3,000 film industry players and enthusiasts from around the province, Canada and the world. With a highly dedicated volunteer board of directors at the helm, the Festival also employs a full-time Executive Director as well as other part-time staff, and taps into a large pool of enthusiastic volunteers each year.