Seasonal competition of Montreal Women Film Fest

The Montreal Women Film Festival celebrates female perspectives and roles in film and media. It offers a diverse selection of films to challenge societal norms and inspire dialogue. Established at Montreal's Cinema du Parc for International Women's Day on March 8th, the festival highlights films on women's rights and supports female directors. In partnership with Women Cinema Daily magazine, it symbolizes empowerment and innovation, celebrating women's achievements in the industry. The festival includes IMDb qualifying contests and yearly screenings, highlighting the roles of women as directors, producers, writers, and cinematographers through Women Cinema Daily. We are excited to reveal the winners of the seasonal competition.

Winners:

Best Feature Narrative

BILLIE

Director: Sheri Hagen

Best Feature Documentary

La Rencontre

Director: Corinne Espagno

Best Short Narrative

Eggs

Director: Akanksha Cruczynski

Best Short Documentary

Fifty-Fifty

Director: Angela Perceival

Best Experimental

A Cold Burn

Director: Saskia Megumi Prevo

Best Student Film

The Mark

Director: Inez Playford

Best Director

Guja Quaranta

WHAT TO EXPECT

Best Actress

Aliya Sidikou

ANCESTORS

Best Environmental

Project Hazmatic: Dangerous Goods

Director: Willa Carroll

Best Human rights

Blood Berries

Director: Hathairat Phaholtap

Best Composer

Hadas Kleinman

Seekers

Best Series/Web/Pilot

Ethel & Ernie

Director: Julia Wackenheim

Best Independent Film

Coming to Mother

Director: Haihong Lin

Best Feature Screenplay

Wild Woman of the Woods

Tobi Iverson

Best Short Screenplay

A Better Place

Lani Sharpe