St. John's International Women's Film Festival

St. John's International Women's Film Festival Advancing gender equity in the screen industries by championing women & gender diverse artists since 1989 • October 20 - 24, 2026

Advancing gender equity in the screen industries by championing women & gender-diverse artists since 1989 • October 21 - 25, 2025

Free films from SJIWFF all summer long! ☀️ See local and Canadian films from our last festival with Films On The Go, now...
06/17/2026

Free films from SJIWFF all summer long! ☀️

See local and Canadian films from our last festival with Films On The Go, now playing near you! Attend film screenings at Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre and Iron Rock Brewing Co, Rising Tide Theatre , Two Whales Coffee Shop, NL Public Libraries, and many more locations across the province. We'll continue announcing opportunities to see Canadian and local short and feature films, including our 2025 opening night feature BLUEBERRY GRUNT, throughout the summer!

Find a free film screening in your community at www.womensfilmfestival.com/sjiwff-events/films-on-the-go

Thank you to all the film lovers who joined SJIWFF and Lawnya Vawnya to see LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY last week! A...
06/15/2026

Thank you to all the film lovers who joined SJIWFF and Lawnya Vawnya to see LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY last week! As one guest told us, "A friend told me about it and I'm so glad I registered and came along. Best experience ever."

A big thank you to the Lawnya Vawnya 16 team for putting on another fantastic festival jammed packed with music and art❣️

Join us for FREE film screenings all summer long! Find upcoming events, including a screening ANTIDIVA: THE CAROLE POPE CONFESSIONS with St. John's Pride, at www.womensfilmfestival.com/events

Join us in welcoming SJIWFF's new Institute Director, Kelly Davis!Kelly is leading our Institute's programming, advancin...
06/12/2026

Join us in welcoming SJIWFF's new Institute Director, Kelly Davis!

Kelly is leading our Institute's programming, advancing inclusion, diversity, and representation across the screen industries through ongoing artist and industry development opportunities.

"Having been privileged to contribute to the Festival’s development and to witness the remarkable leadership of Jenn Brown and her team over the past decade, I am thrilled to return home to SJIWFF as its inaugural Institute Director," Kelly shared. "Our industry is at a pivotal moment - one that demands bold voices, meaningful collaboration and lasting change - and I am honoured to help SJIWFF meet this moment while expanding opportunities for women and gender-diverse creators to thrive."

Kelly joins the team with over 25 years of film production, arts administration and storytelling experience, including 12 years with the National Film Board and a decade of experience as SJIWFF's Executive Director! A founding member of WIFT-Atlantic, Kelly is also Vice-Chair of the Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Cooperative.

Welcome Kelly! We are delighted to have you join the team and are grateful for the incredible experience and leadership you bring to SJIWFF.

GIVEAWAY 🎉 SJIWFF is partnering with Game Theory Films to bring you tickets to TRACEY AND MARTINA: GOING OUT WEST, play...
06/10/2026

GIVEAWAY 🎉 SJIWFF is partnering with Game Theory Films to bring you tickets to TRACEY AND MARTINA: GOING OUT WEST, playing at Cineplex St. John's on June 12!

See this hilarious romp about two Cape Breton best friends heading west to Alberta for the first time with the hopes of making a few bucks as they open for a local band, but things go south when their accommodations fall through and they run out of money before booking a flight back home. Follow Game Theory Films to find more screenings!

Here's how to enter: comment on this post and tell us what song you have to have on your roadtrip playlist!

Join SJIWFF and St. John's Pride for a FREE screening of ANTIDIVA: THE CAROL POPE CONFESSIONS at the LSPU Hall on Thur, ...
06/09/2026

Join SJIWFF and St. John's Pride for a FREE screening of ANTIDIVA: THE CAROL POPE CONFESSIONS at the LSPU Hall on Thur, July 9. We are delighted to welcome Carol Pope and director Michelle Mama for special post-film Q&A, moderated by Amelia Curran!

See this raw, rollicking portrait of Carole Pope—music icon and q***r trailblazer whose fearless voice and unapologetic sexuality reshaped rock ‘n’ roll. Peek behind the curtain of Pope's career as an agent provocateur pushing the boundaries of sexuality, sexual politics, and the status quo. Her work has been recognized with three Juno Awards, multiple independent music awards, a Genie Award, four gold, one platinum, and one double platinum albums.

Reserve your free ticket at www.womensfilmfestival.com/sjiwff-events/carolpope

Congratulations to all the SJIWFF alums who were recognized at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards! These incredible filmmak...
06/03/2026

Congratulations to all the SJIWFF alums who were recognized at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards! These incredible filmmakers and creators shared their work with audiences at SJIWFF, screening the best in Canadian cinema right here in St. John's. Join us in congratulating Wanda Nolan and the team behind THE MUSE, Nicole Bauzin (MODERN W***E), Simone Smith (MILE END KICKS), and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (SWEET ANGEL BABY).

06/01/2026

From Kelly McMichael to The Beaches to The Chicks, women are taking centre stage this summer - but would we have these powerhouse lineups without the groundbreaking 90's festival Lilith Fair?

Ally Pankiw's newest documentary LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY takes you behind the scenes of the groundbreaking all-women music festival, started by singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan. Featuring interviews with today's top performers, including Olivia Rodrigo and Dan Levy (SCHITT'S CREEK), plus musical legends Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, and Emmylous Harris.

Sat, June 6
LSPU Hall
Doors open at 6:30pm, film starts at 7pm

This is a public event, all are welcome! Reserve your FREE ticket today at www.womensfilmfestival.com/sjiwff-events/lilithfair

05/28/2026

Did you see director Wanda Nolan's newest short film THE MUSE at SJIWFF last October? Take a trip across Newfoundland with photographer Ting Ting Chen and her muse, Robert Tilley to explore memory, identity and the power of creative connections. Now streaming on the NFB.

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