News & events

WIFT International is delighted to hear about the success of the 2024 Baturu Cultural Festival, hosted by WIFT China, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 25 to December 4, 2024. This event marked a significant milestone in the global celebration of...

Wscripted has opened applications for its 5th Cannes Screenplay List presented by MUBI. The list highlights outstanding scripts by women and non-binary filmmakers at the Cannes Film Market, with the mission to boost funding and deal opportunities for content by women....

WFT Ireland’s recent webinar, Behind the Scenes: Exploring Harmful Behaviours in the Irish Screen Industries, is now available as a podcast. This important discussion, which took place online in December 2024, was centred on the findings of the report by WIFTI...

Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI) proudly recognises the success of Mountain Boy, an Emirati family adventure feature film that captivated audiences at CFFNY 2024 (Chelsea Film Festival New York). The film had its West Coast premiere on October 19,...

St. John's International Women's Festival is open for submissions for its 2025 festival run! Since 1989, the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF) has proudly championed the creative work of women and gender-diverse filmmakers from around the world....

A new book on feminist film history – Stretching the Archives: Toward a Global Women’s Film Heritage – was recently published, Open Access and free to read for anyone with access to the internet, by Archive Books (Berlin). This book is the result of two years of...

In an industry where women’s voices and visions continue to push boundaries, Her Arts Lab stands as a beacon of empowerment, offering young female and non-binary creatives a space to grow, collaborate, and challenge the status quo. The Spring 2025 edition of Her Arts...

Women in Film & Television Greece (WIFT GR) successfully hosted its 8th annual festival from November 28 to December 1, 2024, at the Greek Film Archives, offering an impactful lineup of screenings, discussions, and industry panels that spotlighted the evolving...

Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI) is pleased to share the expansion and rebranding of Women in Film & Television San Antonio (WIFT SATX+) to Women in Film & Television Texas (WIFT Texas). This evolution reflects the organisation’s dynamic...

On October 24, 2024, NYWIFT colleagues gathered together online for a virtual speed networking mixer, joined by their friends from WIFT Jamaica (WIFTJA)! The evening began with an in-depth salon conversation with WIFT JA leaders to discuss their organization's latest...

Created by members of Women in Film and TV Greece, "Maria – the Unknown Callas" is a period drama TV Series (10 episodes x 50 minutes) that delves into the early life of Maria Callas, focusing on her transformation from a young girl in Athens during World War II to a...

The inaugural Driving Change Summit, held from November 17 to 19, 2024, at Sydney's Bondi Pavilion, marked a pivotal moment in advancing disability employment within the film, television, and commercial production industries. This event brought together industry...

The European Writers Club (EWC) has launched an inspiring initiative titled "Bridging Generations: Connecting Audiences," aimed at fostering cross-generational storytelling within the European television industry. This program encourages teams of experienced...

WFT Ireland is back with an episode from a series of in-depth conversations with international changemakers. In this oral history collection, we speak with a range of women who have shaped WIFTI and the media landscape over the last few decades.  WFT Ireland Chair and...

Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI) is excited to announce that the membership renewal and registration period for 2024-2025 is officially open! This is your chapter’s opportunity to renew or join as a member for the upcoming year, ensuring continued...

WIFTI Members: Join us for the Virtual Digital Summit – Write. Produce. Connect. on Thursday 31 October – REGISTRATION REQUIRED Get ready for an exciting opportunity! The debut global virtual summit, write.produce.connect. is taking place on Thursday 31 October. This...

St. John's International Women's Film Festival (SJIWFF) is Canada's longest-running women's film festival and one of the longest-running globally. Established with a bold vision of advancing gender equity in the screen industries, SJIWFF has championed the creative...

WFT Ireland was proud to host the launch of the report by Dr. Susan Liddy and Dr. Fergal Rhatigan, Behind the Scenes: Exploring Harmful Behaviours in the Irish Screen Industries, addressing vital issues in the Irish screen industries. The event, which took place at...

Women are falling out of focus on the small screen. According to a new report on gender and hiring in TV presented by IMDbPro and ReFrame — an initiative of Sundance Institute and WIF — women lost gains made over the past several years in nearly every position...

The WIFT GR Festival is now an established annual event in Athens. The effort that WIFT GR started eight years ago has gained popularity and a strong following in cinephile circles. It is commendable to note that the Festival has never stopped its activities, even...

WFTV UK is hosting events at the London Film Festival in October and would love to welcome different representatives from WIFTI chapters. Please note that these events are only available for LFF delegates/pass holders. WFTV Speed Networking at the BFI London Film...

Dr Susan Liddy, WIFTI President, is enthusiastic about St John’s International Women’s Film Festival and the Global Summit on Equity in Film which will be part of the festival in 2024. “I’m really looking forward to attending the festival and speaking at the Summit....

Filmmakers Call for Change at the Camerimage Festival to take greater strides towards equal gender representation of cinematographers at its prestigious festival. Camerimage has long celebrated excellence in cinematography, and true excellence flourishes with...

GEMFest, formerly known as the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival, is celebrating its 20th anniversary next March. Gender Equity in Media Society (GEMS) is offering 50% off film submissions and a deadline waiver to submit before October 15th 2024 to WIFTI...

Content London is the world’s leading development marketplace and conference. It takes place over three days between December 2 – 5. It attracts more than 3000 leading content executives from all over the world, with a focus on financing, commissioning and...

Women in Film, Television & Media Italy together with La Biennale di Venezia and Eurimages are set to host the 6th Annual Seminar on Gender Equality and Inclusivity in the Film Industry! WIFTM Italia President and WIFTI Vice-President Domizia De Rosa will speak in...

This year at the 2024 Cannes International Film Festival, Women in Film and Television Ireland (WFT) in association with Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) hosted a networking reception at the Irish Pavilion to celebrate the WIFTI presidency of Dr....

Showcase your entertainment industry experience when you update your Professional Affiliations (guilds, unions, associations) on IMDbPro today. As a member of WIFTI, you are eligible to receive a 30% discount off an IMDbPro Premium subscription, which offers full...

If you are the President of an active WIFT International Chapter or Affiliate Organisation please get in touch with us and fill out an important survey! Dr. Susan Liddy, WIFTI President and WFT Ireland Chair shares: “Today, with the support of WIF LA we are embarking...

The Equality Tool, developed by WIFT Finland, was ceremoniously launched on May 31st 2024! The development of the automation-based reporting tool has been a long and thorough process, but it is all the more important for the advancement and monitoring of the...

Networking event at the Munich Film FestivalSeidlvilla, Munich | June 30 2024 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  WIFT Germany is looking forward to a panel and the exchange at the Munich Film Festival! The event is free for WIFT Germany and WIFTI members, all non-members can...

WIFT Greece hosted a Masterclass on Audition Techniques for TV and Film with Nancy Bishop, award-winning casting director and author of "Auditioning for Film and TV." This offered an educational two-day Masterclass and marketing seminar for actors applying for roles...

Join NYWIFT for the 2024 FinanceHER Institute at Film at Lincoln Center, a one-day conference to refine your business strategies. Gain fresh insights from some of today’s leading experts in the industry and position your projects for optimum success. Hear from...

ReFrame, the Sundance Institute and Women In Film partnership to advance gender equity in the screen industries, announced at Cannes on Friday it is expanding its programme recognising gender-balanced hiring on features in Canada, the UK, Ireland, India, and...

WIFT Germany Members' Braunschweig International Film Festival is open for submissions! Current films can now be submitted for the 38th Braunschweig International Film Festival, which will take place from November 11th until 17th 2024. The BIFF is dedicated to...

As a member of Women in Film and Television International, members of WIFTI Chapters are eligible to receive a 30% discount off an IMDbPro Premium Subscription, which offers full access to the most powerful features for entertainment professionals to showcase...

On 12 March 2024, Women in Film, Television & Media Italia elected the new Board of Directors! Among them, WIFTI Vice President Domizia de Rosa was re-elected as President. Domizia shares her intentions and goals for the next term on the WIFTMI Board: “In this new...

This February at the Berlinale, WIFT Germany held a powerful series of talks titled "Between Escapism, Activism and Documentation – Filmmaking in Trembling Times". These examined the world today, where there seem to be new crises emerging daily – war, climate change,...

In the fourth installment of WFT Ireland's Cannes Conversation Series, they look at the importance of sustainability. The future of the screen industry depends on consciously changing how we approach filming as well as telling stories that look at the world in a new...

As part of the "Internationales Frauen Film Fest Dortmund+Köln", WFT Germany is organizing a networking event with speed dating in cooperation with Cinematographinnen, ProQuote Film and female film friends! About the Panel – Charting New Horizons: Evolving...

Women in Film and Television Jamaica (WIFTJA) announced the appointment of a new board to lead the organisation into a year of continued growth and innovation.  Heading the board is the newly elected President, Stephanie Hazle Lyle, a visionary known for her...

Last month at the UN Headquarters in New York, and under the auspices of UN Women at CSW68, the event Launching Of The First Global Network Of Women Of Film And Audiovisual Media marks the initiation of a collaborative platform for all stakeholders involved in the...

Last month at the Berlinale, Power To Transform held the 2024 Edition of the Global Forum For Women. The conference featured panels and workshops attended by women film organisations from around the world. Barbara Rohm, Yvonne de Andrés and the Power to Transform!...

WIFT International is delighted to partner with the IMDb Pro Affiliate Programme. This means that all WIFT International members receive a 30% discount on IMDb Pro and their amazing tools for finding industry contacts, in-development information, industry lists, and...

The media shape our perception of reality and therefore have a special responsibility. This applies all the more to such a socially urgent topic as gender-based violence. The study "Gender-based Violence on German Television", initiated by the MaLisa Foundation...

The Writers Lab is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Submissions for their 2024 US lab are open from February 20th. Supported by Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, The Writers Lab is the only program in the world devoted exclusively to script and career development for...

The image is a powerful emotive tool. Join this webinar next week, Tuesday 20th of February, for an online discussion where WFT Ireland Board Member and DOP Jaro Waldeck will be in conversation with UK Film Still Photographer Chiabella James (Dreamgirls, Star Wars:...

WIFT Finland announced that Reetta Ranta (MA) started in mid-January as the new Executive Director of the chapter. Reetta Ranta is a storyteller, executive coach, and media entrepreneur. Reetta has worked in various leadership roles over 25 years in media with several...

In a new partnership, New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) and BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) are thrilled to present a collection of groundbreaking contemporary films that delve into science and technology in the modern world. These urgent documentaries...

WIFT Australia and Screen Australia's Gender Matters Taskforce introduce ElevateUs. Building on the success of previous collaborations, Gender Matters Connect and WIFT's MentorHer, ElevateUs will nurture talent, foster diversity, and extend its reach internationally...