WIFF highlighting women in summer programming
Signage for WIFF's summer programming seen in Windsor, Ont. on May 16, 2025. (Stefanie Masotti/CTV News Windsor)
The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) will honour and celebrate women with a weekend of screenings in June, expanding its Women of WIFF program.
From June 21 to June 22, films of women and made by women will be showcased. Those will feature Picture A Scientist, Samia, Breakaway Femmes, Sally!, We Lend a Hand, and Mamma Mia!.
If you would like to partake in Women of WIFF, tickets are available now.
In addition, WIFF Under the Stars will run from June 13 to June 15.
'Through continued support from our patrons, community, and partners, we are thrilled to once again be hosting free outdoor screenings at WIFF Under the Stars, the perfect way to celebrate the summer season and great film,' said Vincent Georgie, executive director and chief programmer for WIFF.
'We are also thrilled to expand our Women of WIFF programming and to highlight a great selection of films outside of the festival. We can't wait to celebrate with our patrons at WIFF Under the Stars and the Women of WIFF event next month.'
WIFF Summer programming May 2025
Signage for WIFF's summer programming seen in Windsor, Ont. on May 16, 2025. (Stefanie Masotti/CTV News Windsor)
WIFF Under the Stars will take place in downtown Windsor at a green space outside of the Windsor Aquatic Centre and Art Windsor Essex.
Family classics, blockbuster hits, and festival favourites will be shown.
More information is available on WIFF's website.
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