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

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. 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: Notes

:1. WIF Los Angeles — Official Website
WomenInFilm.org
::: — see also,

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:... 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

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, Norma Heyman, Jenne Casarroto, Dawn French,

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and

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. :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

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, an initiative run from 1989 and co-sponsored by WIFT Victoria in 1990.

Programs

* Women in Film-LA presents annual awards at their

ceremonies. In 1988, they presented the

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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. 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.

References

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External links

Women in Film & TV International
(official website)
Kansas City Women in Film & Television
Women's film organizations Organizations established in 1973 International cultural organizations Women in television Film organizations in the United States