Imagine This Women's International Film Festival
(Inspired by Women Storytellers and Filmmakers)
Mission Statement:
Imagine This Women's International Film Festival is a women-owned 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing women storytellers and filmmakers a platform to encourage and develop creative projects by women filmmakers. With Imagine This Women's International Film Festival and Girl Power Film + Media Summit, Imagine This aims to amplify and empower independent and aspiring women filmmakers from around the world. Imagine This goal is to support women by sharing their work with the public, promoting equal opportunities for BIPOC women and the LGBTQIA+ community while providing educational support and professional development, and serving as a resource information network.
Patrice Francois
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Patrice Francois is a filmmaker who works in television and is the Founder and Festival Director of Imagine This Women's Film Festival. Her goal is to support women by sharing their work with the public, promoting equal opportunities for BIPOC women and the LGBTQIA+ community while encouraging professional and educational development, and serving as a resource information network.
Continuing with her mission, Patrice Francois launched Girl Power Film + Media Summit, an informative and inspirational event with discussions, panels, film screenings, and mixers that exemplify the power of women in the film industry. Patrice has recently curated Ladies Rocking the Lens, a film series celebrating the rising tide of strong female voices in local cinema. Her goal is to disrupt the status quo.
Susie Francois
Co-Founder and Director of Development
Susie Francois is the Director of Development at Imagine This Women’s International Film Festival.
Her passion is to help develop people in ways that improve their working and personal lives and promote cultural change. Along with her career passion and love for cinema and storytelling, she was inspired to create a platform that would provide opportunities to promote diverse filmmakers and storytellers and celebrate their work. She and her daughter, Patrice, launched Girl Power Film + Media Summit and Ladies Rocking the Lens to continue their support for women storytellers.
2024/2025
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Teresa Annis
Blog Writer
Teresa Annis is a sophomore at Pace University, where she is pursuing a degree in Film & Media Studies and Creative Writing. With a deep passion for storytelling, Teresa is particularly fascinated by the ways film can shape cultural understanding and offer fresh perspectives. She is inspired by the emotional impact of visual and written narratives, whether through analyzing the visual arts or exploring the intricacies of storytelling.
A strong advocate for women in film, Teresa is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry. She believes in the transformative power of film to create change and provide a platform for women to share their unique stories.
When she’s not immersed in her studies, Teresa enjoys exploring parks around the city, sketching in her notebook, and attending art shows to fuel her creative spirit.
