WIFTV FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE OCT 17th

4th ANNUAL WIFTV WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

FINAL DEADLINE, October 17, 2008

Vancouver, BC - Women in Film & Television Vancouver (WIFTV) is pleased to
announce the 4th Annual Women in Film Festival BC will be presented March 5 -
7, 2009 at the state-of-the-art Vancity Theatre in downtown Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada.

The festival is produced by WIFTV, an internationally affiliated non-profit
society committed to advancing and celebrating women in screen-based media.
The annual festival coincides with International Women's Day (March 8th) and is
presented in association with the international organization, WIFTI, who will
present a short film showcase. We will also celebrate the achievement of BC
filmmakers at the Spotlight Awards Gala on Friday March 6, 2009.

"This festival celebrates women's storytelling and helps advance women
filmmakers. Join us and meet some great filmmakers, see some great films, and
help us celebrate our diverse and exciting cultural perspective." Peggy
Thompson, WIFTV President & award winning screenwriter (Better Than Chocolate).

The Women in Film Festival accepts Canadian and international film submissions
in the following categories:
Narrative and Documentary, Shorts and Features, New Media, Music Videos, Video
Poems, and Experimental. Any genre, animated or live action, will be considered.

Submissions featuring strong female characters and stories are encouraged.
Eligible films must have at least THREE of the following (one woman may serve
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

In addition, the Legacy Awards will be presented by festival sponsor, Deboragh
Gabler (Producer) of Legacy Filmworks, to three B.C. film-making teams for
outstanding achievement in film.

To submit a film/video: Submission information can be found at
http://www.womeninfilm.ca.

New Media submissions will be accepted free this year, the submission form is
available via our festival website at http://www.wiffbc.com.

For further information, check the festival website, email info@wiffbc.com
or call 604-685-1152.

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Media inquiries please contact Roslyn Muir, Festival Chair, info@wiffbc.com
or 604-812-1960