“The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival offers an intimate, intensive and inspiring experience to filmmakers and funders alike. It is another home-away-from-home for me.”

- Carol Whiteman, President & CEO Creative Women Wor

21st Annual
October 26 - 30, 2010

About Us: Mandate

History Mandate Just The Facts Board Staff

Our Mandate

Our mandate is...

 

  • To provide the opportunity for international, Canadian and local women filmmakers to showcase their work
  • To honour independent Canadian media work
  • To promote and support the local film community
  • To offer a unique cultural and industry event
  • To increase the national and international profile of St. John’s and the province as a vibrant cultural site and place to do business
  • To provide local audiences access to outstanding yet unfamiliar and limited-release works by women filmmakers
  • To offer outreach programs for various groups, including youths and seniors.