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WIF has announced that industry veteran Syrinthia Studer will take the helm in 2025 as the new WIF Board President succeeding Amy Baer, who served a full nine-year term.“ Syrinthia’s exceptional leadership record places her at the forefront of our field,” WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer said in a statement announcing Studer’s new role. Read the full article in Variety https://lnkd.in/gBQBmafy

Kate Winslet and director Ellen Kuras awarded the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film, spoke in conversation about opportunities behind the camera for women. Winslet said, “When you get to the end of that day and smile and hug it out and know that the blood, sweat and tears was all female driven. I want on that set.” #WIFHonors2024 #WIFHonors #PowerOfTheCollective Read the full article at The Hollywood Reporter, thank you Nicole Fell for covering the evening. https://lnkd.in/grffUZR4

🎬 Industry Panel: Rewriting the Script – Empowering New Mothers in Entertainment Tasveer South Asian Film Festival Postpartum care and maternal health are rarely discussed in the fast-paced entertainment industry, often dominated by patriarchal systems. With women making up only 34% of the workforce, new mothers face unique challenges and systemic gaps. Join us for a crucial discussion, held in partnership with WIF, on empowering new mothers in film led by moderator Ala’ Khan—WIF Marketing and Communications Manger, panelist Richa Rudola—Filmmaker & Co-Founder of Meals About Motherhood, and Sunita Prasad—Writer & Director, Sleep Training. 🗓️ October 20th, 2024 🕧 12:30 PM PST 📍 Venue: Paccar IMAX, Seattle Let’s break the silence and advocate for better support systems for women returning to work in the entertainment industry. 🎥🌸 #WomenInFilm #NewMothersInEntertainment #PostpartumCare #RewritingTheScript #TasveerFilmFestival #EmpowerMothers #BreakingBarriers #womensupportingwomen #filmmaking

With the entertainment industry currently struggling amid a contraction, job opportunities remain scarce. Maikiko James, Senior Director of Programs at WIF, told the Los Angeles Times, “We don’t believe that the creation of film and television is going to cease. And as long as there is stories being made and told, we want our participants to have access and the ability to work in that space.” Written by Christi Carras

Excited to announce that The Hollywood Reporter is our official media sponsor for WIF Honors 2024! Thank you for over 50 years of collaboration.

THE APPRENTICE: AN AMERICAN HORROR STORY, screened by WIF in partnership with Film Independent followed by a conversation with executive producer and WIF Board President, Amy Baer, and actor Maria Bakalova, moderated by WIF CEO, Kirsten Schaffer.

WIF and Wondermind hosted a Mental Health & Wellness Salon for screen industry executives on September 17. Guests participated in a vulnerability exercise led by Dr. Jenny Wang, PhD., which gave everyone the opportunity to open up about their unique challenges, especially as women in the entertainment industry. Thank you Selena Gomez for your wise words and warm presence. Special thanks to our hosts and WIF Board members Victoria Alonso and Andrea Nelson-Meigs.

WIF and Wondermind hosted a Mental Health & Wellness Salon for screen industry executives on September 17. Guests participated in a vulnerability exercise led by Dr. Jenny Wang, PhD., which gave everyone the opportunity to open up about their unique challenges, especially as women in the entertainment industry. Thank you Selena Gomez for your wise words and warm presence. Special thanks to our hosts and WIF Board members Victoria Alonso and Andrea Nelson-Meigs.

🙇♀️ WIF Fellowship applications open on September 30th! If you're interested in applying join us for an informational Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Thursday, October 3, 2024, to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Register for the live virtual AMA and apply for the Fellowship at https://lnkd.in/gb7ZuuZY

We are delighted to honor Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel with the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Television at this year's #WIFHonors for their stellar collaboration as co-creators and executive producers of the beloved Netflix comedy series “Survival of the Thickest". The award honors their collaborative approach to producing the series, which exemplifies women supporting women, and highlights the show's success in underscoring the vital role of diversity and inclusion in visual storytelling. Join us in celebrating Michelle and Danielle at #WIFHonors2024, more information at the WIF.org/honors #womensupportingwomen