All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
Austin, United States
79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Imagine This Women's International Film Festival
New York, United States · Est. 2016 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
New York, United States
100
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Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- BAFTA Recognized
- Film Fest Alliance Member
Overview
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 Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+95 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- BAFTA Recognized
- Film Fest Alliance Member
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 80 Wythe Avenue, New York 11249
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
2016
Venue
80 Wythe Avenue, New York 11249
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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