The festival includes emerging and established female talent, with past guests including actresses Kerry Washington, Christine Lahti, Angela Bassett, Jane Alexander, Candice Bergen, Joan Allen, Famke Janssen, and CCH Pounder,[1] and voice-over actress Nancy Cartwright.
[5] The Susan B. Anthony "Failure is Impossible" Award Honors a woman in the film industry who has persevered in her career and triumphed over difficulties.
The Golden Lens Award for CinematographyHonors a person who has made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of cinematography.
The Faith Hubley "Web of Life" AwardNamed after its first recipient, honors a woman who understands the power of art in connecting with an audience and in making the world a better place.
The Elizabeth Cady Stanton "Thorn in the Side" AwardHonors women who exemplify the collaborative nature of film and video.