Vancouver Women in Film Festival Deadline Reminder

Posted Tuesday 23 Aug 2011

Remember to get your submissions in for the 2012 Vancouver Women in Film Festival. The earlybird deadline for submissions is 1 September 2011, the regular deadline is 2 October 2011 and the extended deadline is 1 November 2011. Eligible films will meet the following criteria:

  • VWIFF 2012 is accepting Feature Films (minimum 45 minutes) and Short Films (under 45 minutes).
  • VWIFF 2012 is accepting: animation, documentary, and narrative films.  VWIFF 2012 welcomes Canadian and international films with diverse themes, from all cultures, including films from emerging filmmakers (1st or 2nd film). Student films will be accepted and considered with all other submissions.
  • Submissions featuring strong female characters and stories are encouraged. Eligible films must have THREE of the following (one woman may serve in more than one role): a woman as Writer, a woman as Producer, a woman as Director, a woman as D.O.P., a woman as Lead Actor, a woman as Lead Animator / Editor.
  • All non-English language films must have either English subtitles, no dialogue, or be dubbed.
  • Only films completed AFTER January 1, 2010 will be considered for admission.

Visit the web site to submit films or for more information: http://www.womeninfilm.ca/festivalsubmissions.html