Women in Film Seattle

Mission

Women in Film Seattle is committed to advancing the careers of women, women identified, and gender non conforming persons in the film arts/media industry. We work to promote diversity, gender parity, and inclusion. Established in 1990, WIF Seattle is a non-profit organization of professionals in film, digital, and screen-based media, that supports its members and the community through education and professional connection. We are dedicated to promoting respect on and off set and screen.

Description

Women in Film Seattle offers programs, events, and grants; and partners with other non-profit organizations: Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), NW Film Forum, Seattle Film Institute, Film Community Training, Rising Reels, WIFTI, and Washington Filmworks. Our educational and networking programs are open to the public. 

WIF's Second Tuesday (TST), a monthly gathering connecting members and peers, provides networking, forums, panel discussions, focus groups, educational seminars, and member screenings.
Our other events include:
- skill-building workshops
- Post Alley Film Festival (PAFF), a one-day international festival of woman-centric & eccentric short films from around the block and around the world; diverse film stories by women, for everyone. https://filmfreeway.com/PostAlleyFilmFestival  www.postalleyfilmfestival.com https://www.facebook.com/PostAlleyFilmFestival/
- an annual project grant award for WIF Seattle Professional Members
- special event screenings of women filmmakers' work
- mentorships of film professionals, students, and newcomers to the industry
- scholarships
- discounts and benefits
- PSA production
- The Nell Shipman Awards, celebrating excellence in film/TV/video/digital in the Pacific NW (on hiatus)
- sponsorship of the Seattle International Film Festival including hosted festival forums and events: The Local Filmmakers' Meet & Greet Party, and sponsored films by NW filmmakers
- and an industry summer speed networking, a P.I.E Party (women got PIE - perspective.insight.experience) and a Holiday Arts Community Bake Sale and Makers Sale. 

In addition, Women in Film Seattle provides news and information to our members, as well as promotion for their work. We do this via our website, newsletters, and ongoing communiqués to our members and the broader public. WIF also provides a forum for discussion, information, and news, via social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

The Seattle Chapter of Women in Film is an arts and service organization that continues its support of the film industry. We are allied with over fifty chapters of WIFTI - Women in Film and Television International. Originally established in 1973, WIFTI is a global network with nearly 20,000 members spanning six continents, dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video, and digital media. WIF Seattle is also a member of sister organization WIFT-US.
The WIF Seattle Chapter serves 300 members and the surrounding film and film-loving community. Women in Film Seattle is a 509(a)2 organization.

Recognition

• Thank you, our on-going donors and supporters:
  IATSE 488
  Bad Animals
  Laughing Dog Pictures, LLC.
  Lacey Levitt
• Ron Leamon
• Jane Charles
• Susan LaSalle and John Zimmerman

Thank you, our Board:

Virginia Bogert, President and President Emerita/Community Liaison
Ash Navone, Vice President
Joanne Ort, Treasurer
Tracey Shrier, Membership Chair
Andrea Hayes, The Second Tuesday (TST) Co-Chair 

Abie Ekenezer, Workshop Co-Chair

Lisa B. Hammond, Production Chair

Trina Griffin, Outreach Chair

Ash Navone,  Communications 

Susan LaSalle, Grant Administrator, Ex Officio