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About Us
The Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival is produced by Alliance of Women Filmmakers Inc. a non-profit 501c(3) organization established by Diana Means to empower women filmmakers to create diverse roles for women. Each year in March the festival showcases narratives, documentaries, animation and student short films. The festival’s programming reflects Diana’s commitment to educate and inform audiences of social political and health issues impacting women globally.
Past films presented include;
"Coming Up Easy" which dealt with issues of domestic violence and how women get trapped in abusive cycles.
"White Rainbow" the story of women overcoming the stigma and cruelty widows experience in present day India.
"God Sleeps in Rwanda" captured the spirit of courageous women faced with the task of rebuilding their society after the 1994 genocide left their country 70% female.
"Rape for Who I Am" gives an account of the crisis in Africa as it relates to children who are abuse because of the African widespread belief that virgins cure aids.
"Breast Cancer Diaries" exposed the flawed health care administration as it relates to detection and treatment of women under 40 with breast cancer.
In addition to providing women a platform to share their unique stories, the festival serves as a fundraiser for women causes. Our 2010 festival proceeds will go to The Adrienne Shelly Foundation, CARE Women Empowerment Campaign and Partners in Health.
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