Northern Film Initiative

Now Accepting Nominations - 2026 WAVE Awards! 🌊✨ Do you know a remarkable woman or gender-diverse person in the Atlantic Canadian screen industry? Recognize their contributions with a nomination!

WAVE Awards are wide-ranging and can be awarded for:
🏆 Contributions and accomplishments
🏆 Emerging talent
🏆 Vision and leadership
🏆 Behind-the-scenes support

Nominate today: https://wift-at.com/awards/wave-awards/
Deadline: February 27, 2026

The WAVE Awards will be presented at the Making Waves conference ( ) on April 11, 2026 at the Prince George Hotel.

SJIWFF's Michelle Jackson Emerging Filmmaker Award is now open for applications! This career-launching program offers in-kind support, mentorship and $15,000 in cash funds for emerging women and gender-diverse filmmakers in Newfoundland and Labrador to create a short film.

Please submit your application by Monday, August 3, 2025 at 11:59pm NL time. Learn more about the award and apply at www.womensfilmfestival.com/mj-award