WIFT International
ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM & WIFT INTERNATIONAL
The first chapter organized in Los Angeles in 1973, spreading to Atlanta, and then New York City. As chapters began to spread across the country and the globe, finally in 1997 the first Women In Film & Television International Summit was held in New York City, and the formalization of the international organization was accomplished. An important decision was made at that time to hold the WIFT International Summit every two years so that the members from all chapters could meet face-to-face to better stimulate and support the global networking that had been occurring only informally up to that point.
In 1998, the first “official” World Summit was held in Los Angeles, followed by another in London (2000), then Montego Bay, Jamaica (2002), Auckland, New Zealand (2004), and back to Los Angeles (2005), then Toronto (2007).
Women In Film & Television International (WIFTI) is a voice for women in the industry worldwide. It is now a global network comprised of some 39 Women In Film chapters across the globe with over 10,000 members, dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video, and other screen-based media.
Objectives of WIFT International
•Enhance the international visibility of women in the entertainment industry
•Facilitate and encourage communication and cooperation internationally
•Develop bold international projects and initiatives
•Stimulate professional development and global networking opportunities for women
•Promote and support chapter development
•Celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of the industry
•Encourage diverse and positive representation of women in screen-based media worldwide
Calendar of Events
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| Friday, May 14 - 7:00 PM | |
| Page Parkes Inc.,and WIFT Houston Present: ASK THE AGENTS, MANAGERS, & CASTING DIRECTORS | |
| Registration: 6:00 PM | |
| Location: | Renaissance Hotel, Bluebonnet Room |
| Bring a headshot to leave with panel. | |
| Cost: WIFT Members $25 | |
| Non-Members $40, unless you join WIFT | |
| RSVP to wift.houston.edu@gmail.com | |
| Seating Limited - Advanced Payment Suggested to ensure seating | |
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