The Through Women’s Eyes International Film Festival (TWE) is back for its silver anniversary! What began as a single film event at Ringling College has blossomed into a six-day celebration of women in cinema. From March 8th (TODAY) to 12th, 2024, TWE will showcase 32 films from 17 countries, both in Sarasota theaters and online.
This year’s diverse program features 10 features, 22 shorts, documentaries, narratives, and works from 6 emerging filmmakers. With over 355 submissions received from a staggering 42 countries, the final selection represents filmmakers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, and beyond. Independent filmmakers will be present throughout the festival, offering audiences a chance to engage in discussions about their work and inspirations.
The festival kicks off with an awards ceremony Friday, March 8th, at Ringling College of Art and Design. The following days through Monday will be filled with screenings at the Sarasota Art Museum and SHS Alumni Auditorium. Continuing a wonderful tradition, students from New Gate Montessori IB High School will choose and present an award to a particularly inspiring film.
Sarasota film enthusiasts joined hundreds of others who participated in “Through Women’s Eyes” International Film Festival. Pictured l-r top: Sherry Warshauer, Katie Norvel, Jane Golding, Faiza Kedir & Lynn Bernfield. L-r bottom: Jane Rubini, Margaret Ida, Lynn Rosenthal, Edy Nathan.
If you go:
When? March 8 – 12, 2024
TWE Women’s International Film Festival opens online on March 7 and in-person Friday night, March 8, and offers films all day Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10.
Awards Night Awards Friday night is in seven categories: Best Feature Film, Best Short Documentary, Best Short Narrative, Best Emerging Film, New Gate Inspiration Award, and TWE Team Choice.
Where: Online, on-demand March 8-12 at EVENTIVE . https://twe2024.eventive.org/welcome
In theaters Friday, March 8, 5-9 PM, Ringling College of Art and Design, Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, Morganroth Auditorium
Saturday and Sunday all day, Sarasota Art Museum, SHS Alumni Auditorium. See here for tickets.
Ticket Costs
All-access, full festival pass, IN-THEATERS ONLY: $125
All-access, full festival pass, ONLINE VIEWING ONLY: $145
Five film pass: $50
Single film block: $12
Buy Tickets Here
Through Women’s Eyes is a 501c3 advocacy organization dedicated to women’s rights and gender equality. Learn more at throughwomenseyes.org. Net festival proceeds support women’s rights and gender equality programs.
~ Andrea Martone
Andrea Mastrocinque-Martone is Sarasota Event Calendar’s Chief Editor. She is the former A & E Editor for Sarasota Observer Newspapers and is currently a public relations consultant. www.Insightfulpr.com