“Friendship means holding each other in the balance that is life.” —Jessica Hinkson (co-lead, Jessica Jessica; WIFT-T Showcase 2018 Official Selection)
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“Friendship means holding each other in the balance that is life.” —Jessica Hinkson (co-lead, Jessica Jessica; WIFT-T Showcase 2018 Official Selection)
Smart, funny, poignant … Jessica Jessica is a must-see comedy
“Friendship means holding each other in the balance that is life.” —Jessica Hinkson (co-lead, Jessica Jessica; WIFT-T Showcase 2018 Official Selection)
WIFT-T at TIFF 2019
Almost 50% of TIFF’s 2019 Canadian official selections are directed by women, including projects by WIFT-T members!
2019 WIFT-T Showcase: Cera Ziegler (Learn to Swim)
Marni Van Dyk’s beautiful and subtle script is vividly brought to life by producer Cera Ziegler and director Thyrone Tommy, with nuanced performances by Thomas Olijade, Humberly Gonzalez and Allegra Fulton.
Margaret Atwood’s “Half-hanged Mary” gets the screen treatment
Produced by Jordana Aarons, ROPEd is a breathtaking portrait of Mary Webster, a woman who survived the witch-hunts of the 17th century.
2019 WIFT-T Showcase: Alicia K. Harris (Maybe If It Were A Nice Room)
In Alicia K. Harris’ powerful and honest experimental film, Maybe If It Were A Nice Room, a woman recounts a traumatic incident through an exploration of rooms.
2019 WIFT-T Showcase: Chrisann Hessing (Turning Tables)
Rising documentary director, Chrisann Hessing’s Turning Tables is a vibrant and energetic documentary that chronicles the creativity of Joshua DePerry (aka Classic Roots) as he combines Indigenous sounds and dance with modern techno and house music.