St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival 
October 21 – 25 2025 

St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF) was established in 1989 with a bold vision of advancing gender equity in the screen industries by championing the creative work of women and gender-diverse artists worldwide. Join one of the province’s most anticipated cultural events from October 21-25 for the 36th annual Festival, featuring an incredible showcase of local and international short and feature-length films, industry events, and celebrations. 

With screenings at the Majestic Theatre and The Rooms, and industry events at the Alt Hotel, please visit www.womensfilmfestival.com for a full list of events and additional information. 

SJIWFF offers a 15% discount off single tickets for BIPOC patrons, students, seniors, underwaged and patrons with disabilities.

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Majestic Theatre Mainstage
7:00pm October 21, 2025
We’re proud to open this year’s festival with Blueberry Grunt, the sophomore feature from acclaimed local filmmaker Sherry White.
Majestic Theatre Mainstage
7:00pm October 22, 2025
Modern Whore is a hybrid documentary that reimagines popular depictions of sex work through the lived experiences of writer, performer, and sex worker, Andrea Werhun.
Majestic Theatre Mainstage
9:30pm October 22, 2025
From glitter-soaked swim meets to seaside visions, these shorts follow characters stepping into their own spotlight. Supporting role? Never heard of her.
Majestic Theatre Mainstage
7:00pm October 23, 2025
When Nora’s (Sheila McCarthy) son drops her off at Shady Rest Retirement Home, she’s pretty sure there’s not much left to hope for.
Majestic Theatre Mainstage
9:30pm October 23, 2025
From zombie-infested breakups to awkward Monopoly nights, these shorts revel in heightened emotions and messy entanglements, offering a collection where the stakes are strange and…
Majestic Theatre Mainstage
7:00pm October 24, 2025
After the parties, jobs, and hook-ups of their twenties and into their thirties, eight friends struggle to keep their group intact.
Majestic Theatre Mainstage
9:30pm October 24, 2025
I Like Movies director Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks is a bright romantic comedy about Grace Pine (Barbie Ferreira), a 23-year-old music critic from Toronto,…
Majestic Theatre Mainstage
12:00pm October 25, 2025
From political trailblazers to older siblings, and from farmyards to high seas, this collection of shorts reminds us of the many ways, both big and…
Majestic Theatre Mainstage
2:30pm October 25, 2025
From shared traditions to quiet acts of care, this collection of shorts illuminates how wisdom, love, and culture flow between generations, showing that growing up…
Majestic Theatre Mainstage
7:00pm October 25, 2025
We are honoured to close this year’s festival with Nika & Madison by Eva Thomas. In it, two childhood friends are forced to test their…