About us:

The Toronto Women Film Festival is a platform that celebrates and acknowledges the works of skilled female filmmakers worldwide. Over the recent years, the festival has showcased movies directed by women at venues like Carlton Cinema, University of Toronto, and various art centers.

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The festival, which qualifies for IMDb, is held seasonally and annually, promoting and screening films and women in media through diverse programs. Each edition of the festival highlights female-centric narratives, independent female creators, and all women artists contributing to the cinematic language. The seasonal event aims to explore, promote, screen, and honor female filmmakers and stories portraying women in different societies globally.

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The Toronto Women Festival has emerged as a prominent event dedicated to female talents in the film industry in recent years. The festival's jury and programmers are chosen from acclaimed artists in media from various countries worldwide. Award-winning artists from the Toronto Women Film Festival can also apply to serve as jury members for the IMDb qualifying competition in the upcoming edition, enabling them to vote for designated categories under the guidance of the artistic director and the festival management team.

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Recognizing talented female voices and artists globally is a key aspect of our mission. Our seasonal screenings are open to all official selections and nominees upon request from the producers. The annual festival, held in September each year alongside TIFF, showcases films directed by independent female directors at the Innis Town Hall of the University of Toronto.