Women in Film and Television International
Women In Film & Television International is a global network of non-profit membership chapters. Established in 1997, WIFTI 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
1973–1997
WIFTI chapters
WIF Las Vegas| Region | Chapter | |||||
| Africa | WIFT South Africa | 2005 | ||||
| Asia & India | WIFT Mumbai | |||||
| Australia | WIFT NSW | 1982 | ||||
| Australia | WIFT NZ | 1994 | ||||
| Europe | WIFT Finland | 2014 | Elina Knihtilä | |||
| Europe | WFTV United Kingdom | 1989 | 1990 | Liz Tucker | ||
| Europe | WIFT Ireland | — | ||||
| Europe | WIFT Germany | |||||
| Europe | WIF France | |||||
| Europe | WIF Sweden | 2003 | 2005 | |||
| Europe | WIFT Greece | 1973 | Olympia Mytilinaiou | |||
| Europe | WIF Czech Republic | |||||
| South America | WIFT Brazil | |||||
| Latin American & Caribbean | Dominican Republic | |||||
| Latin American & Caribbean | 2002 | Concepción Tabaoada | ||||
| Canada | WIFT Alberta | Susan Feddema-Leonard | ||||
| Canada | WIFT Atlantic | - | 2009 | Kimberlee McTaggart | ||
| Canada | WIFT Montreal | 1991 | Brigitte Monneau | |||
| Canada | WIFT Toronto | 1984 | Karen Bruce | |||
| Canada | WIFTV Vancouver | 1989 | Sarah Kalil | |||
| United States | WIFT Atlanta | LaRonda Sutton | ||||
| United States | BAWIFT San Francisco | 2001 | 2003 | Soumyaa Kapil Behrens | ||
| United States | WIF Chicago | Carrie Hunter | ||||
| United States | WIF Dallas | 1984 | Alicia Pascual | |||
| United States | KCWIFT | Laurie Crawford | ||||
| United States | WIF Los Angeles | 1977 | 1997 | |||
| United States | WIF Las Vegas | 2002 | 2004 | Phyllis Cesare-Taie | ||
| United States | MNWIFT | 2012? | Joanne Liebeler | |||
| United States | WIFT Nashville | Lynda Evjen | ||||
| United States | WIFV New England | 1981 | 2005? | |||
| United States | NMWIF Santa Fe | Christine McHugh | ||||
| United States | NYWIFT New York | 1977 | Simone Pero | | |||
| United States | WIF & Media Pittsburgh | 2007 | Roxana Gilani | |||
| United States | WIF-PDX Portland | Lisa Miyamoto | ||||
| United States | WIF Seattle | Lisa B. Hammond | ||||
| United States | WIFV Washington D.C. | 1979 | Carletta S Hurt | |||
| United States | Women in Film Utah | 2010 | Susan McEvoy | |||
| United States | WIFM Tennessee | Roxanna 'Roxie" Green | ||||
| United States | WIFT Palm Springs | 2001 | 2010 | |||
| United States | WIFT Florida | Nancy McBride | ||||
| United States | WIFT Louisiana | Carol Bidault de l'Isle | ||||
| United States | WIFT Maryland | — | ||||
| United States | WIFT Houston | Trish Rigdon |
Notes
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. 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.