Environment and Conservation
October 19, 2015

Media Advisory: Minister to Speak at St. John's International Women's Film Festival Opening Night

The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Environment and Conservation, will speak at the opening night gala screening of the St. John's International Women's Film Festival tomorrow (Tuesday, October 20) at 8:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John's.

Established in 1989 to support and promote women filmmakers, the St. John's International Women's Film Festival produces screenings, workshops and other events throughout the year, culminating in a five-day film festival held in October in St. John's. This year's festival runs from October 20 to 24. For more information on the Festival, please visit www.womensfilmfestival.com

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Media contact:

Emily Timmins
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575
emilytimmins@gov.nl.ca

2015 10 19                              3:15 p.m.