Toronto, ON—April 1, 2026—Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT+ Toronto) is proud to announce the official programme for its highly anticipated 17th annual Showcase. The event, taking place on May 13th, 2026 at Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto is one of the organization’s flagship events, and celebrates the creative excellence of women and gender-diverse filmmakers in WIFT+ Toronto’s membership base.
The six selected projects are (in alphabetical order):
Alice is Fine – Sarah Hime (Writer, Producer, Star) & Vivien Endicott-Douglas (Director)
Blood or Water – Kristina Mileska (Director, Writer)
Good Vibes Only – Sarah D’Ambrosio (Director, Writer, Producer)
Last Resort – Samiramis Kia (Director, Writer, Producer)
peopleWatching – Bracken Burns (Producer)
Surfistas – Christina Ienna (Executive Producer, Cinematographer)
Each year, WIFT+ Toronto members are encouraged to submit their most recent projects across all genres. A volunteer jury, made up of industry peers and fellow WIFT+ Toronto members, select the final programme and determine the winners for Best Writing, Best Directing, and Best of Showcase.
These awards, along with the Audience Choice Award, are announced at the event. The winners of these four categories will receive $22,000 in cash and in-kind prizes, generously provided by the Foundation of WIFT+ Toronto and event sponsors and donors. A special thank you to Suzanne K. Taylor for her donation allowing us to increase the cash prizing and provide additional prizing for another year.
“This year’s slate is one of our strongest yet, representing the incredible breadth of storytelling within our community. Each project reflects the resilience of women working in independent filmmaking, and we’re proud to support them in advancing their careers through this event.”
— Karen Bruce, Executive Director, WIFT+ Toronto
The WIFT+ Toronto Showcase is supported by the following:
Presenting Sponsor – Cineplex
Supporting Sponsor – Hollywood Suite
Event Partner – Company 3
Event Supporters – CBC, DGC Ontario, the Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto, Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT), Mongrel Media, Ontario Camera, and Suzanne K. Taylor
ABOUT WIFT+ TORONTO
Women in Film and Television – Toronto (WIFT+ Toronto) is a member-based, not-for-profit organization made up of passionate individuals who are dedicated to the education, engagement, and empowerment of all individuals at every stage of their careers in the screen-based media industry. It is WIFT+ Toronto’s mission to build and advance the careers of their members by providing professional development, peer support, and mentorship in collaboration with industry partners.
For more information, please contact:
Sora Chung
Communications & Social Media Coordinator
WIFT+ Toronto
647-895-3351
