Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI) is a global network of non-profit membership chapters. Established in 1997, it is dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video, and other screen-based media.
Aims Enhance the international visibility of women in the entertainment industry. Facilitate and encourage communication and cooperation internationally. Develop bold international projects and initiatives. Stimulate professional development and global networking opportunities for women. Promote and support chapter development. Celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of the industry. Encourage diverse and positive representation of women in screen-based media worldwide.
History Women in Film Los Angeles was founded in 1973 by Tichi Wilkerson Kassel. After several Women in Film organizations were established in a variety of cities around the globe, Women in Film and Television International WIFTI was organized in the mid-1990s.
1973–1997
WIFTI chapters
Main sources:
Region Chapter Africa WIFT South Africa 2005 Asia WIFTAI India Australia WIFT NSW 1982 WIFT Victoria1988Lauren SimpsonWIFT WA2016WIFT Australia2018Liz Tomkins (chair of national board)WIFT South Australia2018WIFT Tasmania2018WIFT Queensland2020Pacific IslandsWIFT NZ1993Vicki Jackways Europe WIFT Finland 2014 Elina Knihtilä WFTV United Kingdom 1989 1990 Liz Tucker WIFT Ireland —WIFTM Italy2018WIFT Italy WIFT Germany WIF France WIF Sweden 2003 2005 WIFT Greece 1973 Olympia Mytilinaiou WIF Czech Republic South America WIFT Brazil Latin American & Caribbean Dominican Republic 2002Concepción Tabaoada Canada WIFT Alberta Kathy Fedori WIFT Atlantic - 2009 Kimberlee McTaggart WIFT Montreal 1991 Brigitte Monneau WIFT Toronto 1984 Karen Bruce WIFTV Vancouver 1989 Sarah Kalil United States WIFT Atlanta LaRonda Sutton WIFT San Francisco 2001 2003 Soumyaa Kapil Behrens WIF Chicago Carrie Hunter WIF Dallas 1984 Alicia Pascual WIFM Kansas City Laurie Crawford WIF Los Angeles 1977 1997 WIF Las Vegas20022004Phyllis Cesare-Taie (Founder) MNWIFT (Minnesota) 2012? Joanne Liebeler WIFT Nashville Lynda Evjen WIFV New England 1981 2005? NMWIF Santa Fe Christine McHugh NYWIFT New York 1977 Simone Pero WIF & Media Pittsburgh 2007 Roxana Gilani WIF-PDX Portland Lisa Miyamoto WIF Seattle Lisa B. Hammond WIFV Washington D.C. 1979 Carletta S Hurt Women in Film Utah 2010 Susan McEvoy WIFM Tennessee Roxanna 'Roxie" Green WIFT Palm Springs 2001 2010 WIFT Florida Nancy McBride WIFT Louisiana Carol Bidault de l'Isle WIFT Maryland —WIFT Houston Notes 1. WIF Los Angeles — Official Website: WomenInFilm.org — see also, Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards ... WIFV Washington D.C. — Women in Film & Video-DC Women of Vision Awards — The founders include Ginny Durrin, Judy Herbert, Sharon Ferguson, Christine Brim, Jan Hatcher, Norma Davidoff, Pat McMurray, Catherine Anderson, Lauren Versel, Michal Carr, Elise Reeder, and Polly Krieger.
2. WFTV United Kingdom — Official Website: WFTV UK — The founders include Lynda La Plante, Norma Heyman, Jenne Casarroto, Dawn French, Joan Collins and Janet Street-Porter.
3. WIFT NZ — Official Website: WIFT NZ History of WIFT in NZ, researched and written by Helen Martin, traces the history of Women in Film and Television, from the establishment of WIF in Los Angeles in 1973, through the founding of WIFT Wellington in 1994, to the 10th anniversary of WIFT Auckland in 2005.
4. , WIFT VIC and WIFT WA were operating as individual organisations, while WIFT NSW was in the process of transitioning up into WIFT Australia.
5. See also Women Applying to Film School, an initiative run from 1989 and co-sponsored by WIFT Victoria in 1990.
Programs Women in Film-LA presents annual awards at their Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards ceremonies. In 1988, they presented the Lillian Gish Award for excellence in episodic directing. Women in Film Foundation's Film Finishing Fund supports films by, for or about women.
There are 22 affiliate organizations of WIFTI in the United States. The Washington D.C. affiliate, Women in Film & Video, has presented Women of Vision awards annually since 1994 to honor creative and technical achievements of women in media.Annual Women of Vision Awards program, October 6, 2011, Rosslyn, VirginiaWomen of Vision Awards at wifv.org Women in Film & Video has held a WIFV annual film festival. Women In Film & Television Short Film Showcase, or WIFTI Short-Case, is a demonstration of WIFTI members' creativity, vision, and artistry.
WIFTI Summits have been held bi-annually.
See also Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards Women in Film & Video-DC Women of Vision Awards New York Women in Film & Television Women in Film and Television (South Africa) UK Women in Film and Television Awards Women in Film and Television New Zealand Awards
Related organizations Women in film International Association of Women in Radio and Television ReFrame
References
External links Women in Film & TV International (official website) Kansas City Women in Film & Television