Women in Film and Television International

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Women in Film and Television International
AbbreviationWIFTI
Formation1997;28 years ago (1997)
Headquarters Sandy, Utah, U.S. [1]
Website wifti.net OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

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. [2]

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Aims

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. [4]

1973–1997

Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) is a "global network comprised of over forty Women in Film chapters worldwide with over 10,000 members, dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video and digital media." [5] The organization was founded in 1973 in Los Angeles by Tichi Wilkerson Kassel and grew quickly worldwide, hosting their first Women in Film and Television International World Summit in New York City in September 1997. [6]

WIFTI chapters

Main sources: [7] [8]
RegionChapterYr.fo. Yr.ch PresidentWeb
AfricaFlag of South Africa.svg WIFT South Africa 2005
AsiaFlag of India.svgWIFTAI India
Australia [4] Flag of Australia (converted).svgWIFT NSW1982
Flag of Australia (converted).svgWIFT Victoria1988Lauren Simpson [5] [9]
Flag of Australia (converted).svgWIFT WA2016 [10]
Flag of Australia (converted).svgWIFT Australia2018Liz Tomkins (chair of national board) [11] [12]
Flag of Australia (converted).svgWIFT South Australia2018 [13]
Flag of Australia (converted).svgWIFT Tasmania2018 [14]
Flag of Australia (converted).svgWIFT Queensland2020 [15]
Pacific IslandsFlag of New Zealand.svgWIFT NZ1993Vicki Jackways [3a]
EuropeFlag of Finland.svgWIFT Finland2014Elina Knihtilä
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg WFTV United Kingdom 19891990 Liz Tucker [2a]
Flag of Ireland.svgWIFT Ireland—
Flag of Ireland.svgWIFTM Italy2018 [16]
Flag of Germany.svgWIFT Germany
Flag of France.svgWIF France
Flag of Sweden.svgWIF Sweden20032005
Flag of Greece.svgWIFT Greece1973Olympia Mytilinaiou
WIF Czech RepublicFlag of the Czech Republic.svg
South AmericaFlag of Brazil.svgWIFT Brazil
Latin American & CaribbeanFlag of the Dominican Republic.svgDominican Republic
Flag of Mexico.svgWIFT (Mexico)2002Concepción Tabaoada
CanadaFlag of Canada (Pantone).svgWIFT AlbertaKathy Fedori
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svgWIFT Atlantic-2009Kimberlee McTaggart
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svgWIFT Montreal1991Brigitte Monneau
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svgWIFT Toronto1984Karen Bruce
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svgWIFTV Vancouver1989Sarah Kalil (2017-19)
United StatesFlag of the United States.svgWIFT AtlantaLaRonda Sutton
Flag of the United States.svgWIFT San Francisco20012003Soumyaa Kapil Behrens
Flag of the United States.svgWIF ChicagoCarrie Hunter
Flag of the United States.svgWIF Dallas1984Alicia Pascual
Flag of the United States.svgWIFM Kansas CityLaurie Crawford (2017 19)
Flag of the United States.svgWIF Los Angeles19771997 [1a]
Flag of the United States.svgWIF Las Vegas20022004Phyllis Cesare-Taie (Founder)
Flag of the United States.svgMNWIFT (Minnesota)2012?Joanne Liebeler (2016-17)
Flag of the United States.svgWIFT NashvilleLynda Evjen
Flag of the United States.svgWIFV New England19812005?
Flag of the United States.svgNMWIF Santa FeChristine McHugh
Flag of the United States.svg NYWIFT New York 1977Simone Pero (2017-18)
Flag of the United States.svgWIF & Media Pittsburgh2007Roxana Gilani
Flag of the United States.svgWIF-PDX PortlandLisa Miyamoto
Flag of the United States.svgWIF SeattleLisa B. Hammond
Flag of the United States.svgWIFV Washington D.C.1979Carletta S Hurt [1b]
Flag of the United States.svgWomen in Film Utah2010Susan McEvoy (2017- )
Flag of the United States.svgWIFM TennesseeRoxanna 'Roxie" Green
Flag of the United States.svgWIFT Palm Springs20012010
Flag of the United States.svgWIFT FloridaNancy McBride
Flag of the United States.svgWIFT LouisianaCarol Bidault de l'Isle
Flag of the United States.svgWIFT Maryland—
Flag of the United States.svgWIFT Houston

Notes

1. 1a WIF Los Angeles — Official Website: WomenInFilm.org
— see also, Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards
... 1b 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. [17]
2. 2a 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. [18]
3. 3a 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. [19]
4. 4As of May 2022, WIFT VIC and WIFT WA were operating as individual organisations, while WIFT NSW was in the process of transitioning up into WIFT Australia. [12]
5. 5 See also Women Applying to Film School, an initiative run from 1989 and co-sponsored by WIFT Victoria in 1990.

Programs

See also

Related organizations

References

  1. ↑ "Women In Film and Television International (WIFTI) Organization Bylaws" (PDF). March 19, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Women in Film and Television International - About Us". WIFTI. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Women In Film & Television International". Women in Film & Video DC. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  4. ↑ "About WIFTI Chapters". www.wiftichapters.org. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Mission". Women in Film and Television International. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Overview". Women in Film and Television International. Archived from the original on October 31, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Chapters". Women in Film and Television International. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Other Chapters". Women In Film Los Angeles. Archived from the original on April 17, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  9. ↑ "WIFT VIC". WIFT Australia. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ "What We Do". WIFT WA. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  11. ↑ "WIFT Australia Board". WIFT Australia. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  12. 1 2 "Chapters". WIFT Australia. Archived from the original on March 8, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  13. ↑ "WIFT SA". WIFT Australia. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  14. ↑ "WIFT TAS". WIFT Australia. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  15. ↑ "WIFT QLD". WIFT Australia. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  16. ↑ WIFT Italy
  17. ↑ "History". WIFV Washington D.C. Retrieved May 21, 2018. In 1979, Ginny Durrin sent a letter to women she knew working in media inviting them to a meeting at her house. [...] Among the women involved in the first year were: 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.
  18. ↑ "History". Women in Film & TV (UK). Retrieved May 21, 2018. In 1989, a group of women came together for the first WFTV (UK) meeting. A mix of executives, creatives and performers, they included Lynda La Plante, Norma Heyman, Jenne Casarroto, Dawn French, Joan Collins and Janet Street-Porter. [...] They resolved to take positive action and follow in the footsteps of organisations in Los Angeles and New York City established in the '70s to support women working in the film and TV industries. [...] In 1990, the first Women in Film awards ceremony was held to recognise the achievements of some of the most successful women the industry could boast. Twenty-five years on, the WFTV Awards is the largest annual celebration of women working in film, TV and digital media in the UK.
  19. ↑ Helen, Martin. "FROM THE VAULT - A History of Women in Film and Television in New Zealand" (PDF). WIFT NZ. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  20. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 8, 2018). "Women In Film LA Unveils 32nd Annual Film Finishing Fund Recipients". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  21. ↑ BOARD,TREASURER, CAROL SAVOIE-WBST ADMIN WIFTI. "Women In Film And Television International". www.wiftichapters.org. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  22. ↑ Annual Women of Vision Awards program, October 6, 2011, Rosslyn, Virginia
  23. ↑ Women of Vision Awards at wifv.org
  24. ↑ Hail, Carla (March 2, 1987). "She Is a Camera". Washington Post.
  25. ↑ "Short Film Showcase". WIFTI. 2018. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  26. ↑ "Past Events". WIFTI. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  27. ↑ "WIFTI Summits". WIFTIchapters.org. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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