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New York Women In Film & Television Presents 11 Film Festival Awards In 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

New York Women in Film & Television will present 11 NYWIFT Festival Awards to emerging and established filmmakers across six New York-area festivals throughout 2024.

New York Women In Film & Television Presents Eight Scholarships To Filmmaking Students In 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

New York Women in Film & Television has announced the presentation of eight scholarships to film, television, and media production students at New York area schools in 2024 as part of the organization's ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of women in media.

New York Women In Film & Television Names Kim Jackson as New Board President
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

Kim Jackson has been appointed as the new Board President of New York Women in Film & Television. Jackson, a producer and blockchain pioneer, joins a dynamic leadership team for 2024-2025. Learn more about Jackson and the position!

New York Women In Film & Television Announces 2024 Partnership With Hellenic Film Society
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2024

New York Women in Film & Television will continue its partnership with the Hellenic Film Society (HFS) in 2024. The Hellenic Film Society USA will present its annual New York Greek Film Expo, a Greek film festival for all New Yorkers, October 3-13, 2024.

11 New York Women In Film & Television Projects Set For The 2024 Tribeca Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024

Discover the 11 projects from 13 members of New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) selected for the 2024 Tribeca Festival. The projects showcase the professional diversity of NYWIFT, spanning six categories and various roles.

NYWIFT to Present Science In Motion Screening Series In Partnership With BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

NYWIFT presents the Science in Motion Screening Series in partnership with BAM, featuring STEM-focused films and filmmaker Q&As. The series runs from February 6 to March 12, 2024, at BAM's Peter J. Sharp Building in Brooklyn.

NYWIFT Members' Projects Selected for 2024 Sundance Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

NY Women in Film & Television announces five projects from six members selected for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, including 'Girls State' and 'Look into my Eyes.'

New York Women In Film & Television Reveals 2023 Women's Film Preservation Fund Grantees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023

New York Women in Film & Television announces 2023 Women's Film Preservation Fund grantees.

New York Women In Film & Television Presents Seven Scholarships To Filmmaking Students In 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023

New York Women in Film & Television is presenting seven scholarships to film, television, and media production students in 2023, supporting and recognizing emerging voices in the industry. Learn more about the recipients and NYWIFT's commitment to nurturing the next generation of women in media.

New York Women In Film & Television Announces New And Returning Board Members For 2023-2024
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023

NEW YORK WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION announces new and returning board members for 2023-2024, including accomplished filmmakers, producers, and educators.

Exclusive: NYWIFT Recuits NH Collection New York Madison Avenue as Hotel Partner for the 43rd Annual Muse Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023

This year’s honorees are Arianna Bocco, Danielle Brooks, Deborah Chow, Maria Hinojosa, Sandra Lee, Freida Pinto, Lauren Ridloff, Sharon Stone, and Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences President Janet Yang.  David Yurman, America’s foremost luxury jewelry brand, has designed and provided this year’s Muse Award statues for honorees.

Danielle Brooks Among This Year's New York Women in Film and Television Honorees
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2023

CBS Sunday Morning contributor, comedian, actress, and self-described “Accidental Pundette” Nancy Giles will once again serve as the event’s emcee. David Yurman, America’s foremost luxury jewelry brand, has designed and provided this year’s Muse Award statues for honorees, as well as an exclusive gift for attendees.

New York Women in Film & Television Provides Film Grants for Puerto Rican Creators
by Marissa Tomeo - May 4, 2022

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is pleased to announce that it will provide film production grants to El Pueblo vs. Austeridad / The People vs. Austerity and Coquito. The projects come from two of the 12 media making teams selected for Good Pitch Local Puerto Rico, where they pitched live from Puerto Rico via webcast to a robust group of advisors, with connections to NGOs, distributors, and foundations. Prior to pitching, selected projects underwent an intensive professional development workshop series and received one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals as part of the program. The program was produced by NYWIFT, ADocPR, the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival (PHLAFF), and Doc Society.

New York Women In Film & Television Announces Publication of THE PRODUCER'S PALATE COOKBOOK
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2022

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) announced the publication of its first-ever cookbook, The Producer's Palate, during its March 30 industry screening of the Julia Child documentary Julia and Q&A with directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West. Produced during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the book features recipes, photos, and personal stories from leaders in the NYWIFT community. Proceeds from book sales will support NYWIFT's professional development and advocacy initiatives. 

2021 NYWIFT SUMMIT: THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY RADICALLY REIMAGINED Announced for June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021

New York Women in Film & Television will present the 2021 NYWIFT Summit: The Creative Industry Radically Reimagined, June 22-25, 2021 from 4-6 PM ET. The annual NYWIFT Creative Workforce Initiative brings together some of the most unique and diverse voices of women working in the entertainment industry.

NYWIFT Announces Loreen Arbus Disability Awareness Grant Awardees
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021

In addition, Arbus grant winner Still Judy received an in-kind post-production grant for audio description for blind and low vision audiences, generously provided by Michele Spitz of Woman of Her Word. Spitz has provided this support to the NYWIFT Loren Arbus grantees since 2016.

NYWIFT and Fashion Group International Present 'Fashion and the First Ladies'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 8, 2021

In this hour-long virtual program, industry leaders Fernando Garcia (Co-Creative Director of Oscar De La Renta), Valerie Steele (Director and Chief Curator of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology), and Carson Poplin (Fashion Historian) will discuss the iconic looks from U.S. First Ladies.

NYWIFT Announces 2020 Ravenal Foundation Feature Film Grantees Sarah Knight and Signe Baumane
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 15, 2020

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is pleased to announce the presentation of two grants funded by the Alan M. & Mildred S. Ravenal Foundation.

NYWIFT Announces Inaugural Women's Animation Workshops For Teens And Adults
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2020

New York Women in Film & Television has announced two exciting multi-day virtual animation workshops, one for teens and one for adults, in late July as part of its commitment to advancing the filmmaking and storytelling skills of the greater New York City community. Participants in the NYWIFT Women's Media Workshops will be encouraged to draw on their community's experience of the COVID-19 crisis to create their personal animated stories. The program is presented with the support of New York City Council Members Joe Borelli (District 51), Keith Powers (District 4), and Carlina Rivera (District 2). Completed projects will have a unique NYWIFT premiere on a live virtual platform and be available via the NYWIFT Vimeo channel.

NYWIFT Announces Loreen Arbus Disability Awareness Grant Recipient Ashley Eakin
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 26, 2020

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is pleased to announce the presentation of the Loreen Arbus Disability Awareness Grant to Ashley Eakin for her narrative short film Single. The film completion grant, now in its 13th year, is provided through the generosity of longtime disability rights advocate Loreen Arbus and awards $7,500 to a woman filmmaker for a film on physical or developmental disability issues.