WIF

WIF’s Senior Director of Programs, Maikiko James, spoke with a reporter at The Hollywood Reporter about WIF's continued commitment to advancing gender equity in the screen industries despite the hits DEI works is taking across industries. Maikiko said, “People who have dealt with historical oppression don’t have anything to lose. Sure, the terrain can get rockier, and there’s obviously real threats. But for those of us who care about this, we aren’t going to give up.” https://lnkd.in/g3HYa-bw

Thank you to our panel of WIF Fellows for sharing their experiences with "Landing Your First Gig", and our amazing community who came out to hold space for one another in this tumultuous and incredible industry. 💫 💜 A special thank you to our amazing Manager of Emerging Careers, Raissa Reis, for her years of dedication to cultivating our community and spearheading events like this that support building the pipeline for emerging creatives.

Congratulations to our wonderful 2024 Fellows! 👏 💜 We are so excited to be part of your creative journey. #WIFFellows2024 1. Artisan & Crew Fellowship 2. Director Fellowship 3. Business Fellowship 4. Writer Fellowship 5. Producer Fellowship

"In order to achieve gender parity in Hollywood, it’s not enough to just help build the pipeline of future talent, we need to support those who already have a foot in the door to help ensure their careers are sustainable,” says Maikiko James, WIF Sr. Director of Programs. Read the full announcement in The Hollywood Reporter. #WIFFellows2024 https://lnkd.in/gMAkfkzq

Actress Jurnee Smollett, veteran producer Victoria Alonso and Freeform and Onyx Collective president Tara Duncan are among the six new members Women in Film (WIF) has elected to its 2024 board of directors. Smollett, Alonso and Duncan will join the organization’s leadership board alongside Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, Universal Pictures International’s president of distribution, Jen Hollingsworth, Flawless AI’s chief commercial officer and Bianca Levin, partner at Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman. “The expertise of this remarkable Board class represents the depth and breadth of the industry including animation, producing, acting, entertainment law, AI, and distribution,” WIF's CEO Kirsten Schaffer said in a statement. “What’s more, they’ve all demonstrated a firm commitment to advancing the careers of people of color and underrepresented genders.” TheWrap #BoardofDirectors #genderequity #WIF #womeninfilm

Today WIF staff attended the MCN Wonder Women Awards breakfast, which recognized exceptional women in the Media & Entertainment Industry. It was a powerful room and the speeches were heartfelt and inspiring. Pictured: Nesli Akkol, Chandra Jackson, Laura Marie Salinas

WIF x FRED & FARID campaign THE END CREDITS has been shortlisted twice at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in the Entertainment and Social & Influencer categories. Congratulations to the team at FRED & FARID for this incredible recognition. See the work here: https://lnkd.in/eJJdFDiu

Inspired and full of hope as we celebrate and uplift Latine filmmakers! Thank you everyone who joined us last night at the Latine filmmaker mixer. 🌟  #womeninfilm #latine #latinafilmmakers

The Hollywood Commission and WIF, jointly announced today that the WIF Helpline will become the Entertainment Helpline, and its operations will be transferred to the Hollywood Commission, effective immediately. In this new chapter for the Helpline, the Commission’s robust and comprehensive resources for entertainment workers will support the sustainability of this critical resource. Workers can seek help by calling (855) 943-5463 or visiting https://lnkd.in/gPCnyKKy #EntertainmentHelpLine Read about the transfer in The Wrap https://lnkd.in/g7rB-jBG

Congratulations to the indomitable director and Reframe Rise fellow, Patricia Cardoso, who was recently elected to The Academy Board of Governors, a well-deserved recognition of her invaluable contributions to the film industry. 🎊