The fifth annual 2023 Worldwide Women’s Film Festival (WWFF) will be held Feb. 17 to 19 at the Harkins Shea 14 Theatres, 7354 E. Shea Blvd. Out of 132 films submitted, the festival will showcase 45 films.

All WWFF films feature a woman in at least one key creative role of writer, producer, director, cinematographer, editor, and composer, and include features shorts, documentaries, sci-fi, and web series.

WWFF strives for inclusiveness and diversity and balance of gender, race, film positions, and more. The WWFF supports women in film by educating, supporting, and empowering women in the collaborative endeavor of filmmaking while shinning a light on women’s stories and other diverse experiences across all genders.

There will be an opening night party at Il Capo Pizzeria, 7366 E. Shea Blvd from 9:30 p.m. to close on Feb. 17, followed by a Red Carpet and Awards Ceremony the following evening from 9:30 p.m. to close.

For more information, along with details about the free workshops being offered, visit wwfilmfestival.org or email [email protected].