Animation Festivals Directory

St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is one of the longest-running women’s film festivals globally. Established with a bold vision of supporting and advancing the creative work of women and gender-diverse artists in the screen industries, the Festival has grown from a single evening of screenings to the province’s flagship film festival. SJIWFF is a respected leader in the sector and brings critical artist development and creative vitality to Newfoundland & Labrador. Join our year-round events and signature five-day film festival and film industry forum in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

All films screened are either written and/or directed by women (self-identified).

Year established: 1989

Is this festival exclusively animation?: No - this is a film festival but with a specific animation category

Is there a marketplace at this festival?: No