Recent Seasonal Winners of the Montreal Women Film Festival

The Montreal Women Film Festival was established by a group of Canadian artists and filmmakers who are passionate about cinema, independent filmmaking, and the role of women in film and media. Each year, the festival's screenings take place at Montreal's Cinema du Parc and various art centers to coincide with International Women's Day in March. The festival presents its annual selection at a live event, while seasonal winners and nominees are showcased digitally via Women Cinema Daily.

The festival has partnered with event organizers, digital platforms, and magazines to support female talents in media. It aims to offer women directors opportunities for screenings in digital formats and cinemas. The festival team is committed to highlighting both emerging and established female filmmakers from Canada and around the world across different genres.

Linda Serpone, the President of Montreal Council of Women with event organizers

The first edition of Montreal Women Film Festival kicked off a few years ago at the Cinema du Parc for the International Women's Day on March 8th when Linda Serpone, the President of Montreal Council of Women spoke about the importance of the festival and its role in recognizing and screening films dealing with women's rights and promoting women directors. The committee announced the winners of the most recent seasonal competition on May 15, 2025. We are delighted to reveal the latest festival winners.

Winners:

Best Feature Narrative

BENEATH

Director: Heidi Greensmith

Best Feature Documentary

Lviv Diary

Director: Tammy Cheung

Best Short Narrative

SILENT GIRL

Director: Catherine Israel

Best Short Documentary

Pitri

Director: Camille Isabelle Mallécot

Best Animation

Qaqsoss naka Wahantuhsis (Fox & the Tiny Demon)

Director: Tara Audibert

Best Experimental

Meander

Director: Lexi Bass

Best Student Film

Soldier

Director: Liosa Mack

Best Director

Gravare

Director: Ilona Molnar

Best Actress

Autumn Joseph

(IN)VISIBLE

Best Producer

Anita Maiezza

Epilogue

Best Cinematographer

Teresa Santana

Mi Ilustrísimo Amigo

Best Environmental

Aquaphoria (before the waters rise)

Director: Monique Tschofen

Best Human Rights

Beware!

Director: Soussaba Cissé

Best Composer

Tita Lima

BitterSweet

Best Music Video

Iconic

Director: April Daneau

Best Comedy

In Me I Trust

Director: Frederique Amelie Attuel

Best Feature Screenplay

Ffin

Jamie "Sage" Cotton

Best Short Screenplay

The Journalist

Kitty Leigh Kelly