Welcome to the 2008 Women in Film Festival and Spotlight Awards Gala!


The 3rd Annual Women in Film Festival, BC takes place in conjunction with International Women's Day to celebrate the accomplishments of women in film. This year, our festival culminates with our Spotlight Awards Gala (previously held in June), honouring key contributors to our local industry. Over 50 films from around the world will be screened at the festival, showcasing women's voices and stories.
Spotlight Awards Gala
6pm Sat, Mar 8th at Vancity Theater
WIFTV would like to congratulate the following Spotlight Awardees being celebrated on Saturday, March 8th:

Carole Tarlington - Woman of the Year Award
Christine Welsh - The WIFTV Artistic Achievement Award
Jacqueline Samuda - Sharon Gibbon Lifetime Member Award
Catherine Lough Haggquist - Special Jury Award
Michelle Porter - Kodak Image Award
Maureen Levitt - Wayne Black Service Award
Andrew Williamson - Honourary Friend

In addition, MPPIA and Women in the Director's Chair will present
Jacqueline Samuda with their inaugural MPPIA / WIDC Feature Film Award


Event Chairs:

Danika Dinsmore, WIFFBC
Ami Catriona, Female Film Frenzy
Linda Watters, Spotlight Awards Gala
Sabrina Prada, Silent Auction

Festival Committee:

Natalie Kardum, Volunteer Coordinator
Brishkay Ahmed, Location Liaison
Deb Sears, Marketing and Publicity
Meghan Lightle, Research and Marketing
Ying Wang, Website Coordinator
Annie Wilkinson, Food Services
Marika Grabowski, Festival Graphics