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Imagine This Women’s Film Festival

Women & Justice Project is thrilled to share that our documentary, Beyond Survival, has been officially selected for the 2025 Imagine This Women’s International Film Festival in New York City!

Beyond Survival tells the story of New York’s Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA) and the powerful leadership of currently and formerly incarcerated survivors in creating change. Through compelling interviews with legislators, judges, and advocates, including survivors of abuse and long-term incarceration, Beyond Survival narrates the 10-year Coalition for Women Prisoners campaign for the DVSJA and spotlights critical efforts to implement this groundbreaking sentencing reform. Beyond Survival was produced by Kashif Incubator and Women & Justice Project, in partnership with Survivors Justice Project. 

Film Festival Tickets:

In-person Feature Doc screening on Thursday, September 11 at 1:15pm at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas W57, 657 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019:

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Online screenings between September 11-21:

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More about Imagine This Women’s Film Festival:

Imagine This Women’s International Film Festival is dedicated to championing and amplifying the voices of women, non-binary filmmakers, and storytellers from underrepresented communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ creatives. Our mission is to provide a platform that celebrates diverse narratives, fosters meaningful industry connections, and empowers filmmakers through screenings, educational initiatives, and professional development opportunities. By showcasing bold and inspiring stories, ITWIFF aims to drive change, challenge industry norms, and create a more inclusive and equitable future for film.

Jess jackson

Executive Director

Jess Jackson is a dynamic and creative professional with expertise in operations, program planning, organizing, and arts-based advocacy, committed to driving meaningful social change by cultivating highly functional organizations and innovative programming. To all aspects of her career, Jess brings a lifelong passion for the arts and a deep commitment to social justice. In summer 2026, Jess became Executive Director of WJP, leading the organization’s strategy, development, programs and partnerships. For 7 years prior, Jess served as WJP Director of Operations & Arts Advocacy, spearheading operations efforts and leading arts-based and culture change initiatives including creative arts programming at two New York women’s prisons. Prior to joining WJP, Jess worked in sales, business management, and arts administration with organizations including Marriott, Google, and the School of Visual Arts. She is known for developing highly impactful initiatives and programs for organizations looking to carry out their work in ways that are more effective, capacious, and values aligned. With a versatile skillset spanning operations, strategy, program planning, organizing, creative project management, and events, Jess brings an interdisciplinary flair to her work, and a dedication to advancing the brilliant work and vision of WJP’s staff and partners. Jess holds a BA from the University of Michigan, lives in Brooklyn with her family, and in her spare time enjoys volunteering with Narrows Botanical Gardens, traveling, reading, writing, and leaning into her creative pursuits.