Women's International Film & Arts Festival: 40 Films in 4 Days

published Feb 25, 2007
Womens International Film Arts Festival 40 Films in 4 Days
In its second year, The Women's International Film & Arts Festival, (WIFF) sponsored by American Express and chaired by Emmy award-winning actress Ruby Dee kicks off on March 29 and runs through Sunday, April 1, 2007.

Over the course of 4 days, a diverse selection of 40 films will be screened from over 12 countries including: Spain, Australia, England, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea and Mexico.

This year's festival offers film lovers an exciting weekend full of events that include big budget films, world cinema, innovative independent films, international documentaries, and short films celebrating the richness of the lives of women around the world.

In addition to the screenings there will be workshops, panel discussions, symposia and parties held during the festival.

With women representing only 5% of filmmakers globally, WIFF -- a non- profit founded in 2005 by Yvonne McCormack-Lyons -- was created to bring women artists from all over the world together in South Florida to explore, share and dialogue about issues concerning women through the arts.

This year's festival will showcase a rich assortment of films that reflect the lives of women around the world.