Mzansi Women's Film Festival

The Mzansi Women’s Film Festival (MWFF) is a platform to empower women filmmakers by showcasing films by women and about women. Established in Johannesburg in 2014, this annual festival is held the first weekend in August, Women’s Month in South Africa. The festival envisages to be the premier women’s film festival on the continent of Africa. The MWFF’s objectives are to: Create a reputable platform for women filmmakers to showcase their work. Create a reputable platform to showcase films made by and about women. Create an annual networking opportunity for women filmmakers to identify and access opportunities in the film industry. Facilitate access to training and/or development opportunities for women filmmakers. Create an awards event that recognizes works of female filmmakers.