Women's International Film Festival Closes Out Women's History With 40 Films By Women, About Women

New York City: Mar 15, 2023 - The 2023 Women's International Film & Arts Festival returns for its third installment in New York City with over 40 films made by women representing 13 countries. Films will be screened online and in-person March 22-31, 2023.

The films represent all genres, including documentaries, feature films, short films, animated films, dramatic films, and several films from students worldwide. Countries represented include The United Kingdom, Canada, The United States, Ireland, Argentina, France, China, Mexico, Egypt, Sudan, South Korea, Poland, and Germany.

"We're truly excited about returning to New York City after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID Pandemic. The festival will be hybrid with all films being released on the new streaming platform WIFF-TV, and some films presented live in the New City at various theaters in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn," said Yvonne McCormack-Lyons, WIFF Founder and CEO.

The festival will consist of movie screenings, including red carpet New York City debuts, Q&A's online and in-person with filmmakers, and online panel discussions representing many of the subject matter of the films, including LGBTQ issues, ageism in the film industry, Alzheimer's, coming of age, suicide and mental health, women's empowerment, sexuality, abortion, and more!

"As we close out March, Women's History Month, we are honored to be hosting an event so crucial to women's well-being and to have the opportunity to continue our mission to address issues that impact women on a global basis," said McCormack-Lyons.

To celebrate the return of the festival, WIFF is asking its followers and supporters to post the following message to social media today beginning at 10am Eastern Time:

Social Media Post:

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Tickets and more information about films can be found on the women's film festival website at http://www.womensfilmfest.com. Information and trailers to all films can be found on http://www.wifftv.com. Online passes are $99, and tickets to in-person film screenings begin at $20, with discounts available for students and seniors.

Media professionals may contact WIFF by emailing [email protected] or calling Drew Barrett at 312.933.6525

About The Women's International Film & Arts Festival

WIFF includes more than 40 films, panel discussion, special conversations, and more. Twice Awarded as the Top Miami Film Festival by the Miami New Times Newspaper (2013 and 2007), WIFF moved to New York City to expand its efforts to empower women's visions and voices in one of the most dynamic cities for film, television and entertainment. Over the years WIFF has attracted Academy Award Winner Halle Berry; Oscar Nominee Adriana Barraza; Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress, the late Ms. Ruby Dee; The Breakfast Club's Alley Sheedy; actress/producer Vivica A. Fox, Emmy & Golden Globe nominee Actor and Producer Cecilia Peck, actor Shemar Moore, and many others.