Get ready to experience the magic of cinema at the 9th Annual Imagine This Women’s Film Festival – #ITWIFF24!

Our festival showcases a diverse selection of independent films, offering a unique cultural experience. Imagine This Women’s International Film Festival amplifies women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and underrepresented filmmakers. We champion diversity and bold storytelling. Partnering with us will be mutually beneficial for both our organizations.

This year, we’re turning up the energy with an unforgettable in-person celebration of women and non-binary filmmakers, featuring over 90 films and screenplays from 20+ countries.

In addition to our exciting lineup, Imagine This Women’s Film Festival is proud to present two free feature documentaries as a way to give back to Harlem a vibrant community. Don’t miss these compelling stories!

M On The Bund

Sep 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Witness the final days of M on the Bund, the iconic restaurant that redefined fine dining in Shanghai, through the eyes of its maverick founder, Michelle Garnaut. This documentary takes you on a remarkable three-decade journey in China’s global city, touching on the changing geo-politics of the new millennium and the vital role of food and community in challenging times.

Credits:

Director & Producer: Luo Tong (Shanghai Girls)

Key Cast: Michelle Garnaut (Self)

Executive Producers: Christopher Doyle (In The Mood For Love, Chungking Express), Arthur Jones (The Six), Nick Ware (Easy Riders, Raging Bulls)

Everyday Dignity

Sep 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Forty years ago, Philomena Essed wrote the groundbreaking book Everyday Racism, a work that remains vital in today’s conversations about race. This documentary features reflections from Essed herself, alongside allies like Gloria Wekker, Marion Bloem, and others, as they connect past debates on racism to the present. It also highlights the next generation of activists who continue to push for racial and educational equity.

Credits:

Director, Writer & Producer: Ida Does (Poetry is an Island, It is Not Past, Three Women)

Join us in celebrating these powerful stories and the voices that bring them to life!