Our delegates will have access to curated conversations, masterclasses, case studies and networking sessions.
The Disability Screen Office is thrilled to share that, thanks to the generous support of the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF), we will be bringing a delegation of disabled creatives to SJIWFF 2025. Our delegates will have access to curated conversations, masterclasses, case studies and networking sessions.
We’re pleased to provide this opportunity to disabled creatives based in the St. John’s metropolitan area for whom the cost of an industry pass would otherwise be a barrier to attendance. All delegates will receive one (1) complimentary Industry pass valid for the length of the event, as well as any accessibility services required to fully participate in the festival.
This program is offered to women, non-binary, trans, Two-Spirit and gender diverse individuals with disabilities who historically, statistically, and currently face barriers in accessing opportunities in the screen industry. This delegation opportunity is best intended for producers, writers, and individuals working in business affairs in the screen industry. The Disability Screen Office jury will evaluate applicants based on their current role in the industry, the benefits they will gain from attending the festival, and how participating in this delegation will support their future goals. Recognizing the multiple barriers that persons with disabilities with intersecting identities experience, we strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities across all dimensions of diversity.
Details on the pass can be found on the SJIWFF website.
To apply, please fill out this form by 11:59:59 PM ET on October 1, 2025.
If you have any accessibility needs or require accommodations to complete this form, please contact Elspeth Arbow, EA/Operations Manager, at elspeth.arbow@dso-orphe.ca. All respondents will be notified about the status of their application by October 7, 2025.
Thank you to St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival for enabling this opportunity for disabled creatives!
