2025 Women In Dance International Film Festival
Remote Viewing November 1st – November 2nd
About WID International Film Festival
Amplifying Women’s Voices in Dance Through Film, Across the Globe
The Women in Dance International Film Festival is a global platform celebrating powerful storytelling through movement and cinema. Each year, we curate a collection of short dance films by women-identifying and gender-diverse artists from around the world, exploring themes of identity, resilience, social justice, and innovation.
Launched in 2021, this festival has now received over 600 submissions from more than 35 countries, and continues to grow as a global showcase of choreographic and cinematic excellence.
🌍 2025 International Screenings
In 2025, Women in Dance will expand its global presence with two international screenings:
🇮🇹 Florence, Italy – October 2025
We are honored to be selected to present the films at 2025 Florence Biennale! This special screening will introduce European audiences to compelling works by women choreographers and filmmakers worldwide.
🇯🇵 Yokohama, Japan – Ongoing Since 2021
Since 2021, Women in Dance has maintained a cherished partnership with 7artscafe, a multidisciplinary art hub in Yokohama. Each year, selected films from the festival are presented in this vibrant venue, offering continued exchange between Japanese audiences and global dance artists. This collaboration is a cornerstone of our international mission, and we are thrilled to continue presenting work in October 2025 at 7artscafe.
🎥 What We Showcase
We select short films that:
- Are 5 to 10 minutes in length
- Use dance or movement as a central expressive language
- Are created by women-identifying, nonbinary, or gender-diverse artists
- Reflect artistic excellence, originality, and cultural relevance
🌐 Festival Reach
Our selected films have been screened at:
- Women in Dance Leadership Conferences (Baton Rouge, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia)
- Independent cultural centers around the world (7artscafe, Japan)
- Academic institutions and online showcases
Represented countries have included:
South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, Italy, Japan, South Africa, the U.K., and the U.S., among others.