Imagine This Women's International Film Festival
Established legitimate festival
The Imagine This Women's International Film Festival (ITWIFF) is a bold, NYC-based celebration of fearless storytelling by independent women and non-binary filmmakers from around the globe, notable for ranking in the top 1% of over 14,000 film festivals worldwide. It showcases a diverse lineup of narrative and documentary films, cutting-edge shorts, animated works, and immersive storytelling, with subjects ranging from transgender teenagers' experiences to PTSD's effects on veterans' families. As a decade-old movement, ITWIFF is significant in the festival circuit for amplifying underrepresented voices—including women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and gender expansive creators—while providing industry panels, workshops, and mentorship to reshape the future of film.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- Film Fest Alliance Member
- Physical screenings at 80 Wythe Avenue, New York 11249
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- Limited or unverifiable history
Festival Details
Venue
80 Wythe Avenue, New York 11249
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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