Series of Workshops in Collaboration with Netflix

Series of Workshops in Collaboration with Netflix

Autumn Programme of WIFTI Worldwide Webinars in collaboration with Netflix

 

We are excited about a new collaboration with Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity which gives us the opportunity to run a series of industry workshops this autumn. The workshops will revolve around Netflix as a gate opener for storytelling and new voices.

This initiative is a space for our members to network and was created with the ambition to foster possibilities for entering the fast-paced, dynamic story market. Our goal is to help the unique voices of our members to reach the world.

“We are delighted that Netflix acknowledges the importance of a network like WIFTI and understands the need to support new voices entering the ecosystem“, says Helene Granqvist, President of WIFT International.

This work emanates from the work of the WIFTI Industry Committee led by board members Tsiako Abesadze (WIFT Caucasus) and Brigitte Monneau (FCTMN Montreal). Thanks to them for their hard work!

 

wifti worldwide webinar with chris mack

Chris will delve into what exactly makes a television pitch work at Netflix. In this tailor-made workshop, he’ll discuss the essentials you’ll need to catch Netflix’s eye and will zero in on how to write an effective pitch document. He’ll pose questions you’ll be able to answer and communicate for your series and give you ideas on how best to communicate your show’s overview, world, tone, and characters. Chris will then discuss how season summaries should be built and give you ideas on how to think about and present potential episodes. Finally, you will have the invaluable opportunity to ask Chris your own questions. 

You will leave this presentation with the understanding of how to structure and present your series, not in theory, but directly from the source.

To maximize impact, prior to attending the workshop, please watch the Spiderman Multiverse, Two Popes, and Gladiator.

 

wifti worldwide webinar with teresa moneo

In this interactive Q&A session, Teresa Moneo will share her own journey, answer questions and give advice touching on the Netflix ecosystem.

There will be a link to send questions in advance to Teresa in the September newsletter. The conversation will be moderated by WIFTI president Helene Granqvist.

 

New Board elected

New Board elected

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New WIFTI Board elected on August 22

 

We are delighted to introduce the new WIFTI Board to you, which was elected at the General Assembly on August 22. For the first time in WIFTI history, we are represented on all six continents, a big moment for our network!

The new and returning members cannot wait to begin the work of growing and strengthening our networks around the world. They look forward to being in touch with you all virtually and in-person.

 

RETURNING MEMBERS:

Sarah Inya Lawal, WIFT Africa        

Ajoke Silva, Forum of Women and Film and TV Nigeria 

Rubaiyat Hossain, WIFT Bangladesh 

Tsiako Abezadze, WIFT Caucasus 

Susan Brinton, WIFT Vancouver (Vice President)  

Brigitte Monneau, FCTMN Montreal

Helene Granqvist, WIFT Sweden (President) 

Nicole Ackermann, WIFT Germany (Treasurer)

Susan Liddy, WFT Ireland 

Patricia Watson, WIFT New Zealand (Vice President) 

Katrina Graham, WIFT Australia

Nerissa Scott, WIFV New England 

 

NEW MEMBERS  

Serena Mmifinyana, Women in Film Guild Botswana

Marjaana Mykkänen, WIFT Finland 

Domizia De Rosa, WIFTM Italy

Katerina Kaskanioti, WIFT Greece

Osnat Bukofzer, WIFT Israel

Nadean Rawlins, WIFT Jamaica

Susana Campos, WIFT Brazil 

Cynthia Lopez, New York WIFT

Kirsten Schaffer, WIF Los Angeles 

WIFTI Summit 2022

WIFTI Summit 2022

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THRIVE at WIFTI Summit 2022

Celebrating the Women in Film & Television International’s 25 year anniversary, the 2022 WIFTI Summit will take place as an online event happening from Lagos/Nigeria on August 30th and 31st, 2022.

This year’s WIFTI summit is the first one on the African continent ever and it will be part of the African Creative Market (ACM), an event that brings major stakeholders in the African and international creative industries together for creative trade.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the WIFTI Summit will hold as an online event with a delegation of WIFTI members in Lagos while members of WIFT chapters all over the world connect online for talks, networking, and panels.

His Imperial Majesty the Ooni of Ife is supporting the WIFTI Summit as we explore cross-cultural storytelling.

Our ongoing goal for the annual WIFTI event is to strengthen every single member within our thriving global network so the programming of the 2022 Summit will be as inclusive and multifaceted as always while honouring our 25th anniversary.

For questions about the Summit, please contact Nicole Ackermann nicole.ackermann@mounamouna.com or Inya Lawal inya@ascendss.com.

 

WIFTI at ACM

The Africa Creative Market is an agile creative market event that brings major stakeholders in the African and international creative industry together to explore and exchange innovative ideas for Africa’s creative economy, provide training for African creatives, share future-proof business models, provide access to trade finance, increase creative export and standards; and promote data-led understanding of creative trade.

The 2022 ACM will host the Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) Summit, several capacity building and training programs for creatives in Film, Music, Dance and Fashion.

 

Program

Tuesday, August 30th:

09.30-12.00pm Global film industries & structures: keynotes by representatives from France/EU, US (Hollywood), Bollywood, United Arab Emirates;

followed by Q&A, roundup and takeaways.

12.00-01.00pm Lunch

01.00-03.00pm FWIFT Nigeria panel: new Nollywood & old Nollywood

03.00-05.00pm Thrive Masterclass 1 “Entertainment is serious business” (1hr open for all Thrive participants, 1hr breakout sessions for Thrive

participants’ sections)

05.00-06.00pm WIFTI Summit: Opening WIFTI Summit, WIF LA 25th anniversary program

06.00-07.00pm WIFTI Summit: Panel with streaming platforms (Like: Paramount+, Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple+ from around the world)

07.00-08.00pm Dinner

08.00pm: Fashion show

 

Wednesday, August 31st:

09.30-12.00pm African film industries & structures: Keynotes by representatives from Nigeria (Nollywood), South Africa, Morocco; followed by Q&A, roundup and takeaways.

12.00-01.00pm Lunch

01.00-02.30pm WIFTI Summit: Dialogue with international and African film finance organizations

02.30-03.30pm WIFT Brasil

03.30-05.30pm Thrive Masterclass 2 “How to establish your brand locally and globally” (1hr open for all Thrive participants, 1hr breakout sessions for Thrive participants’ sections)

04.30-06.30pm WIFTI Summit: Virtual networking hosted by WIFT Germany (queens’ tables)

06.30-07.00pm WIFTI Summit: Closing WIFTI Summit

07.00-08.00pm Dinner

08.00pm: Awards Show

 

Collaborative Video Project for WIFTI Summit 2022

Collaborative Video Project for WIFTI Summit 2022

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Collaborative Video Project for WIFTI Summit 2022  

As our WIFTI Summit is coming up and we are celebrating 25 years of Women in Film and Television groups around the world, all chapters in the WIFTI network (paid-up members or not) are invited to participate in a collaborative video project – produced by WIF LA and to be debuted during the Summit which is taking place virtually and in Lagos Nigeria on August 30-31.

We are seeking a 30-second finished video that represents your region’s rich culture, and that speaks to the Summit’s 2022 theme: Thrive. We are hoping that most—if not all—chapters will participate!

Completed videos should be no more than 30 seconds and shot horizontally, ideally in 1080p, or as close to it as possible. If shot on iPhone, original format is fine, if sending from another format please send mp4 or mov file.

For more information, email Regina at assistant@wifti.net

Please email all finalized videos to WIF L.A.’s Katherine Spada at kspada@wif.org.

All videos must be received by August 1.

IMDb Pro Webinar Event

IMDb Pro Webinar Event

WIFTI
IMDb Pro Webinar Event on July 12   

IMDbPro is excited to host a webinar for exclusive Affiliate Program members, which all paid-up WIFT chapters belong to. This is the first webinar in 2022 where IMDbPro are inviting multiple guilds as a part of the Affiliate Program to join.

The webinar will include some exciting new product updates and demos for experienced IMDbPro users, as well as some introductory information for users who are new to IMDbPro. The webinar will be catered to behind-the-scenes talent, such as writers and producers. Attendees will also have a chance to win some Amazon gift cards via trivia!

The webinar will be hosted live on 7/12/22 at 4:00pm Pacific Time.

Register here.

WIFTI General Assembly 2022

WIFTI General Assembly 2022

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WIFTI General Assembly 2022

 

Call for the WIFT International General Assembly

Date: August 22, 2022

Time:

2pm Pacific Time US (Aug 22)

10pm West Africa Time (Aug 22)

11pm Central European Time (Aug 22)

9am New Zealand Standard Time (Aug 23)

 

Agenda:

0. Welcome address and opening of General Assembly 2022 by WIFTI president

1. Election of a meeting chair, meeting secretary and adjuster

2. Meeting Business: verification of duly & timely invitation and quorum

3. Validation of the Annual Report

4. Treasurer’s report and acceptance

5. Discharge of current sitting Board

6. Election of the new WIFTI board

6. Summary of received suggestions for future activities

7. Other issues

8. Meeting closed

 

If anyone would like to add anything to the agenda, it must be sent latest 14 days in advance of the General Assembly (August 8) to assistant@wifti.net