On Friday afternoon, surrounded by gorgeous spring foliage, the Denver Botanic Gardens was filled with film enthusiasts as the Women+Film Festival began its weekend-long celebration.

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Presented by Denver Film , Women+Film honors the remarkable achievements of women in cinema and amplifies their voices through outstanding storytelling. This year, actress Julia Stiles was in attendance, receiving the Barbara Bridges Inspiration Award.

Bridges presented Stiles with the award, calling her "one of the most fearless and talented actresses in Hollywood."

The crowd also enjoyed a film screening of her directorial debut, " Wish You Were Here ." Stiles wrote and directed the adaptation of Renee Carlino's best-selling book. The film was released by Lionsgate in January 2025.

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