Women in Film and Television International

In The Spotlight

WIFTI MISSION STATEMENT:
Women In Film & Television International (WIFTI) is a global network comprised of some 37 Women In Film chapters* worldwide and over 10,000 members dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video, and other screen-based media.

* WIFTI does not offer individual memberships. Individuals interested in joining a WIF/T chapter should contact directly the local organization nearest to them for an application. Please click on the Chapter Links button at left for a listing of local chapters and their contact information.

News

Monthly Highlight

	The Second Annual Opal Awards honoring local women in film and television will be held on September 6 , 2008 in Pittsburgh at the beautiful One Oxford Center Plaza. Honored this year will be Melissa Martin, Director of the PSA for Women and Girls Foundation, Anita Harnish, Director of the PSA for Cribs for Kids and Donna Belajac, Casting Director. Read more...
	WIFV Board and Advisory Board members celebrated the lives and work of several deeply courageous women journalists from several areas of the globe in October of 2007. Awards were presented to Lydia Cacho from Mexico, Sahar Issa from Iraq, Serkalem Fasil from Ethiopia, Peta Thornycroft of Zimbabwe. Read more...

Upcoming Events

Oct 14, 2008 - Women in Film, Television and New Media Montreal (FCTNM) is pleased to invite you to a Happy Hour, Monday, October the 14th at 5 pm at the Agora of the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma. We’re holding this gathering together with Vidéographe which is launching it’s new Internet distribution platform. Read more...

Nov 08, 2008 - Palm Springs Women in Film & Television (PSWIFT) will host their first Crystal Awards luncheon ceremony on November 8, 2008. Awards will include the Crystal Award - to a woman who paved the way for other women in the industry - an industry "legend" and powerhouse; The Gena Award (named after Gena Rowlands) to a major actress who has a body of work that is admired and has exemplified a successful woman in the industry; The Vision Award to a female director, producer or cinematographer who has made breakthroughs in creative and/or career barriers; and The Jackie Lee Houston Humanitarian Award - to a woman who has advanced the arts through selfless donations of time and philanthropy. Read more...

WIFTI mini-summit in Denmark August 14-18

The WIFTI board met during the biannual mini-summit which took place from August 14-18, 2008 in Copenhagen this August. Board members of WIFTI meet every year – at either the summit or their own mini-summit. This year it took place in the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, with a visit of the Swedish chapter.

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