The National Film Board of Canada's Aabiziingwashi (Wide Awake) Indigenous Cinema Tour is coming to John's, and we are happy to be partnering with them and several other local arts organizations to present several special events.

We are thrilled to have two incredible filmmakers coming to St. John's with their films to engage with our communities! Alanis Obomsawin with her film Our People Will Be Healed, and Marie Clements with her film The Road Forward. 

These two incredibly talented artists will be joining us for a series of FREE EVENTS:


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

The RBC Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Award (RBC MJAward) was founded in honour of St. John’s filmmaker and student mentor Michelle Jackson, who passed away suddenly in 2008. This annual peer-juried award is open to emerging female directors who reside in Newfoundland and Labrador and who have not yet directed a feature film. Only directors may apply.

The award provides $15,000 in cash along with mentorship and in-kind services towards the creation of a six-minute film, which will premiere at SJIWFF30 in October 2019!

Please review the Application Form + Eligibility Guidelines.
Deadline to apply is July 16, 2018 at 5pm.
 

FOTG is a mix of local and international short films. We pay the artist screening fees, build the reel and send the DVD to you. You publicize it, run the event and ship the DVD back to us when you're done. Your screening can be a community movie night, volunteer appreciation event, fundraiser, or whatever works for you. We make it easy and bring the Festival to you!

If your organization would like to avail of this unique opportunity to screen independent films, please contact us.

You can host a screening between May and July 2018. Read the FULL LINEUP.

For more information or to register, please email chantal@womensfilmfestival.com.

Emerging female content creators: apply now to be part of the Academy’s second annual Apprenticeship Program aimed at providing female directors across the country the opportunity to further develop and advance their careers across all platforms. Between 6-8 directors will be selected for this six-month program, running mid-September 2018 to mid-March 2019.

The deadline has been extended to June 21, 2018. Full details and application form can be found here.

Women in Film and Television - Atlantic Chapter (WIFT-AT) are inviting members from the dynamic film communities in Newfoundland and Labrador to join their Board of Directors. This dedicated Board strives to support WIFT-AT members with new initiatives, events, programs and networking opportunities. Bring your creativity and energy to WIFT-AT!  

As a not-for-profit organization and a registered charity, donations are vital to the growth and development of our Festival.

You can click the button below to make a one-time or monthly donation online through Canada Helps. Please contact us if you'd like to write a personal cheque. 

Donate for yourself, or in honour/memory of someone you love. Any and all donations are appreciated and have a big impact!