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Women in Film and Television International
AbbreviationWIFTI
Formation1997; 28 years ago (1997)
HeadquartersSandy, Utah, U.S.[1]

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]

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.[3][citation needed]

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

Main article: Women in film § Women in Film and Television International

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WIFTI chapters

Main sources:[5][6]
Region Chapter Yr.fo. Yr.ch President Web
Africa File:Flag of South Africa.svg WIFT South Africa 2005
Asia File:Flag of India.svg WIFTAI India
Australia[4] File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg WIFT NSW 1982 [1]
File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg WIFT Victoria 1988 [7]
File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg WIFT WA 2016 [8]
File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg WIFT Australia 2018 [7]
Pacific Islands File:Flag of New Zealand.svg WIFT NZ 1993 Vicki Jackways [3a]
Europe File:Flag of Finland.svg WIFT Finland 2014 Elina Knihtilä [2]
File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg WFTV United Kingdom 1989 1990 Liz Tucker [2a]
File:Flag of Ireland.svg WIFT Ireland —
File:Flag of Ireland.svg WIFTM Italy 2018 [9]
File:Flag of Germany.svg WIFT Germany [3]
File:Flag of France.svg WIF France
File:Flag of Sweden.svg WIF Sweden 2003 2005 [4]
File:Flag of Greece.svg WIFT Greece 1973 Olympia Mytilinaiou [5]
WIF Czech Republic File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg [6]
South America File:Flag of Brazil.svg WIFT Brazil [7]
Latin American & Caribbean File:Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dominican Republic [8]
File:Flag of Mexico.svg WIFT (Mexico) 2002 Concepción Tabaoada [9]
Canada File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg WIFT Alberta Susan Feddema-Leonard [10]
File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg WIFT Atlantic - 2009 Kimberlee McTaggart [11]
File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg WIFT Montreal 1991 Brigitte Monneau [12]
File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg WIFT Toronto 1984 Karen Bruce [13]
File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg WIFTV Vancouver 1989 Sarah Kalil (2017-19) [14]
United States File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFT Atlanta LaRonda Sutton [15]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFT San Francisco 2001 2003 Soumyaa Kapil Behrens [16]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIF Chicago Carrie Hunter [17]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIF Dallas 1984 Alicia Pascual [18]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFM Kansas City Laurie Crawford (2017 19) [19]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIF Los Angeles 1977 1997 [1a]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIF Las Vegas 2002 2004 Phyllis Cesare-Taie (Founder)
File:Flag of the United States.svg MNWIFT (Minnesota) 2012? Joanne Liebeler (2016-17) [20]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFT Nashville Lynda Evjen [21]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFV New England 1981 2005? [22]
File:Flag of the United States.svg NMWIF Santa Fe Christine McHugh [23]
File:Flag of the United States.svg NYWIFT New York 1977 Simone Pero (2017-18) [24]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIF & Media Pittsburgh 2007 Roxana Gilani [25]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIF-PDX Portland Lisa Miyamoto [26]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIF Seattle Lisa B. Hammond [27]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFV Washington D.C. 1979 Carletta S Hurt [1b]
File:Flag of the United States.svg Women in Film Utah 2010 Susan McEvoy (2017- ) [28]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFM Tennessee Roxanna 'Roxie" Green [29]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFT Palm Springs 2001 2010 [30]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFT Florida Nancy McBride [31]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFT Louisiana Carol Bidault de l'Isle [32]
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFT Maryland —
File:Flag of the United States.svg WIFT Houston [33]

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.[10]
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.[11]
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.[12]
4. 4 As 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.[7]

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.[13] — since 2004
  • There are 22 affiliate organizations of WIFTI in the United States.[14] 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.[15][16] Women in Film & Video has held a WIFV annual film festival.[17]
  • Women In Film & Television Short Film Showcase, or WIFTI Short-Case, is a demonstration of WIFTI members' creativity, vision, and artistry.[18] — since 2004
  • WIFTI Summits have been held bi-annually.[19][20] — since 1997

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. 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. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Chapters". Women in Film and Television International. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Other Chapters". Women In Film Los Angeles. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Chapters". WIFT Australia. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  8. ↑ "What We Do". WIFT WA. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  9. ↑ WIFT Italy
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ Helen, Martin. "FROM THE VAULT - A History of Women in Film and Television in New Zealand" (PDF). WIFT NZ. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
  13. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 8, 2018). "Women In Film LA Unveils 32nd Annual Film Finishing Fund Recipients". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  14. ↑ BOARD,TREASURER, CAROL SAVOIE-WBST ADMIN WIFTI. "Women In Film And Television International". www.wiftichapters.org. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  15. ↑ Annual Women of Vision Awards program, October 6, 2011, Rosslyn, Virginia
  16. ↑ Women of Vision Awards at wifv.org
  17. ↑ Hail, Carla (March 2, 1987). "She Is a Camera". Washington Post.
  18. ↑ "Short Film Showcase". WIFTI. 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Past Events". WIFTI. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  20. ↑ "WIFTI Summits". WIFTIchapters.org. Retrieved May 22, 2018.

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