Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
October 18, 2017
Provincial Government Continues to Support Women’s Film Festival
The Provincial Government has provided a combined investment of $85,000 for this year’s St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival including support for the Interactive Film Forum.
The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, will attend the festival’s 28th annual opening gala tonight (Wednesday, October 18) at Scotiabank Theatre, St. John’s. The opening film is titled Suck it Up.
The St. John’s Women’s Film Festival is one of the longest running women’s film festivals in the world. It attracts over 4,000 participants and receives almost 500 film submissions annually.
Since 1997, the total production activity in Newfoundland and Labrador has been over $350 million, which has leveraged over $250 million in new money in the province.
Quotes
“Over the past 28 years, the festival has truly made its mark as a premier event for some incredible local, Canadian and international women filmmakers to showcase their films, videos and new media works. We are pleased to play a role in this encouraging environment that allows the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival to take advantage of emerging opportunities.”
Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
“The St. John's International Women's Film Festival is celebrating its 28th annual festival, which would not have been possible without the continued financial support of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. We are incredibly grateful to the province for investing in our film and interactive industries, and for supporting the substantial economic and cultural impact caused by this rich industry. We are proud to have the Provincial Government stand by us and for their commitment to sharing the diverse stories, perspectives and talents of women filmmakers both locally and internationally."
Jenn Brown, Executive Director
St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival
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Learn More
St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival - www.womensfilmfestival.com/ 
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Media contacts
Eric Humber
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
709-729-4819, 725-9655
erichumber@gov.nl.ca
Jenn Brown
Executive Director
St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival
709-754-3141
jenn@womensfilmfestival.com
2017 10 18 10:45 a.m.