WIF CEO, Kirsten Schaffer, will be speaking at The Hollywood Reporter's third annual Raising Our Voices luncheon on Sept. 11. The event's presenting sponsor Starz #TakeTheLead will showcase one of its signature Transparency Talks, centered on gender equity and female representation in entertainment- highlighting a commitment to amplifying narratives by, about, and for women and underrepresented audiences with authentic storytelling and representation on and off the screen. Read the full article at The Hollywood Reporter: https://lnkd.in/g-QFvEvh
WIF
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Celebrating 50 years! WIF (Women In Film, LA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working for gender equity
About us
Celebrating 50 years! Women In Film (WIF) is a non-profit organization that advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries – to achieve parity and transform culture. Founded in 1973, WIF provides members with camaraderie, networking opportunities, educational programs, scholarships, grants, film finishing funds, access to employment opportunities and mentorships. Furthermore, WIF enables members who exhibit advanced and innovative skills numerous practical services, as well as participation in the organization’s film and television shadowing programs and its award-winning Production Program (FKA: the PSA program). WIF is dedicated to helping women achieve their highest potential within the global entertainment, communication and media industries. WIF’s fundamental belief is that entertainment created by and for women should represent 50% of all content worldwide, in sync with the voice of the population itself. WIF’s mandate is to ensure gender parity for women in management positions as well as in front of and behind the camera, and to preserve the legacies of all women within the media industries.
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- Entertainment Providers
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1973
- Specialties
- production, film, television, digital media, gender parity, entertainment, women in screen entertainment, grants, mentorship, women in film, and culture
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4221 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90010, US
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Employees at WIF
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We're hiring! WIF is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a new role on our International Programs team. Our ideal candidate has experience leading dynamic entertainment industry projects, especially those that involve international collaboration, as this project will focus on research and partnerships in India, Kenya, and Nigeria. The Project Manager is a Los Angeles-based role on the newly formed International Programs team for a fixed term of 2.5 years. For details and to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/g36WXe7b
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ReFrame, the screen industry’s gender equity coalition founded by Sundance Institute and WIF (formerly Women in Film) has released their 2024 #Emmy Voter Guide which shows the overall number of gender-balanced series is down 8.5% from last year and 20% from the peak in 2020-21; however, gender-balanced productions awarded the ReFrame stamp fared well at this year’s Emmys. "It’s disappointing to witness the equitable hiring backslide in Television, but this year’s nominees reinforce our belief that inclusive hiring in front of and behind the camera results in high-quality series telling authentic stories that resonate strongly with both critics and a broad audience.” Erica Fishman, ReFrame director, told Variety. #ReFrameStamped Read the full exclusive with Variety: https://lnkd.in/g8m4WdhR
Overall Number of Gender-Balanced Series Down 8.5% From Last Year, 20% From 2020-21 Peak, According to Women in Film
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In 2021, 58.5% of shows received the ReFrame Stamp for gender-balanced hiring in television - an all-time high. Three years later, that progress has fallen by 20%. Gender equity is achievable for all productions, regardless of the identities of the creators or characters. Help us #ChangeTheStory - donate to support our peer fundraisers today. 🌠 https://lnkd.in/g8K9cjGX
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ReFrame, the screen industry’s gender equity coalition founded by Sundance Institute and WIF has released their analysis of IMDB Movies & TV Shows Top 200 scripted TV shows of the 2023-24 season. 77 shows, including #Emmy nominees #Fallout on Prime and #TheBear on FX, are #ReFrameStamped. https://lnkd.in/gQwTX_56 Read the full Reframe report at https://lnkd.in/gViM9TyW
Gender-Balanced Hiring Dips for Women Working in Television, Study Finds
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On August 1, WIF hosted a “Power in Unity” salon luncheon to build strong relationships and community amongst physical and creative production executives. The conversations were revelatory and left us with the certainty that when we collaborate and lift each other up, we win. Thank you to all of our guests for joining us and championing WIF’s mission. Special thanks to our salon sponsor Company 3, and our hosts and WIF Board members: Amy Baer and Monica Levinson.
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There is still time to join WIF and #ChangeTheStory. 💫 As a peer fundraiser, you believe in the power of storytelling. By working together through collective action we can create real change, not just in Hollywood, but around the globe. 🌍 Join today: https://lnkd.in/gmCguzm5
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✨THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS✨ Writer/ Director Fawzia Mirza's debut feature screened in Los Angeles last night as part of the stellar lineup of queer films at the inaugural #QueerRhapsody Film Series. The house was packed with brown queer excellence and joy! 🏳️🌈✨ "I want to lead with love & kindness- Fawzia Mirza
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Did “Barbie" change anything for women in Hollywood? In a conversation about the state of the industry, producer and WIF Board President Amy Baer said “It’s challenging to sell anything to a studio or a financier right now. They want a sure bet, and that’s difficult.” Read more in The New York Times https://lnkd.in/gwjdqvT2 Nicole Sperling
‘Barbie’ Was Supposed to Change Hollywood for Women. Why Didn’t It?
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Highlights from the screening of the cinematic queer classic film POISON (1991) and insightful conversation with legendary producer Christine Vachon moderated by WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Photo credit: ©Academy Museum Foundation, Photo by: Andrew Ge
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