2026 Screenings of Montreal Women Film Festival

The Montreal Women Film Festival has become one of the most popular international festivals dedicated to women directors and producers worldwide, featuring seasonal competitions and bi-annual screenings at Montreal's Cinema du Parc. The most recent annual screening in 2026 took place on September 6th at the cinema, showcasing 10 film projects. The event concluded with a Q&A session with two directors, Annetta Marion and Andrea Ramolo, who traveled from New York and Toronto to attend and present their film projects at Cinema du Parc.

A few years ago, the first Montreal Women Film Festival was launched at Cinema du Parc to honor International Women's Day on March 8th. At the event, Linda Serpone, President of the Montreal Council of Women, emphasized the festival's importance in recognizing films centered on women's rights and supporting female filmmakers.

The Montreal Women Film Festival, in collaboration with Women Cinema Daily magazine, stands for empowerment, creativity, and innovation, celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in film and media. Dedicated to showcasing the vision and talent of women in the industry, the festival organizes seasonal competitions and annual screenings at Cinema du Parc for finalists, featuring both international and Canadian women in films and media.

Each year, Cinema du Parc hosts annual events that include the screening of finalists, complete with a red carpet, photoshoots, networking opportunities, and film showings. These films encompass genres such as fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, comedy, and sci-fi, all directed by women worldwide.

Every season, the festival team conducts a competition recognized by IMDb for female artists in various categories, offering screenings to the winners and finalists. The seasonal competition aims to market and showcase films, celebrating the best of each season in human rights, drama, and diverse genres that amplify women's voices.

The annual screenings and competition highlight the impact of independent female filmmakers who create both short and feature films across different genres. Our goal is to provide women directors with opportunities for digital and cinema screenings. Our team is committed to presenting emerging and established international and Canadian female filmmakers across various genres.