championing gender equity since 1989

As Canada’s longest-running women’s film festival, the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival has celebrated women and gender-diverse creators since 1989, championing a bold vision for a gender-equitable, artist-centered screen industry.

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intimate & international

We celebrate films written or directed by women and gender-diverse artists year-round and host a signature five-day international festival and film industry forum.

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artist-focused industry programming

Designed to foster meaningful connections, maximize opportunities, and develop filmmakers. 

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