Tier 3
St. John's, Canada
Last verified 12 June 2026
Since 1989, the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF) has proudly championed the creative work of women and gender-diverse filmmakers from around the world. As Canada’s longest-running women’s film festival, SJIWFF is guided by a bold vision of a
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
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CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
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CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
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CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
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The main submission deadline for St. John's International Women's Film Festival is around 1 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to St. John's International Women's Film Festival costs from CAD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. St. John's International Women's Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
St. John's International Women's Film Festival takes place in St. John's, Canada.
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