Vancouver International Women in Film Festival

All films submitted must have a woman or gender diverse creative in at least three of the following eight key creative roles: Writer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Composer, Lead Performer and Production Designer. Films completed after March 2021 are eligible.

Should the submitted film not adhere to this eligibility requirement or to the following rules and terms, WIFTV retains the right to disqualify said film and is under no obligation to contact the submitting party and/or refund the submission fee.

Please carefully read the following terms and rules, including Selection and Notification, Submission Rules, and Terms and Conditions.

The Vancouver International Women in Film Festival accepts documentary, narrative, animated and experimental films (including music and dance) in any genre and any length.

• The same creative may fill more than one role.
• In the event that any of the three eligible roles are shared, they must be shared by women or gender diverse creatives, with the exception of the producer role, where 50% of the producers must be women or gender diverse.
• Films must reflect these credits in their submitted material including the credits of the film.

Please inform us if your film has had a theatrical release in Vancouver prior to the festival as this may affect your eligibility for screening

Films that have received other forms of distribution, such as subscriber television or online platforms, are eligible.

VIWFF and our producing organization, Women in Film and Television Vancouver, are committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programming. Demographic questions are asked to help us understand and serve you, our filmmaking community, better. We do not share your information with third parties.

Selection and Notification:

1. Submissions will be reviewed by a selection of judges appointed by the staff and Board of Directors of Women in Film and Television Vancouver.
2. Filmmakers will be notified of the decision by late January 2023.
3. All communications will be sent electronically, including selection and notification letters. Please make sure the email address and phone number provided as the submission contact on the entry form are correct.
4. Promotional materials of films selected for VIWIFF 2023 become the property of VIWIFF 2023 and can be used to promote VIWIFF 2023 in all media, including film, television, radio, print, and the Internet.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The Vancouver International Women in Film Festival will make every effort to ensure the safekeeping of all films and videos submitted for exhibition. However, the applicant, in applying to the Festival, agrees to release the Festival, its Officers, Directors and other representatives from any and all claims arising in any way from the submission of materials by, or on behalf of, the Applicant, whether film, video or otherwise to the Festival.

Your submission implies that you have the legal right to represent and submit this film for consideration, along with your acceptance of VIWIFF Rules & Terms. By submitting to the festival, you confirm that the film is authorised to use all images, sounds and music appearing in the film. Your submission also implies that you have read and understood the festival regulations. Finally, you agree to allow VIWIFF the use of your film and publicity materials from your film for promotional purposes.