championing gender equity since 1989

St. John's International Women's Film Festival is Canada's longest-running women's film festival. Established with a bold vision of advancing gender equity in the screen industries, SJIWFF has championed the creative work of women and gender-diverse artists worldwide since 1989.

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.

Join is October 22-26, 2024 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada to celebrate our 35th edition.

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artist-focused industry programming

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

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