Women In Film advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries—to achieve parity and transform culture.

FILM FINISHING FUND

Through this fund, a select group of films—from any genre or format—is awarded grants in cash and in-kind gifts, enabling them to complete production; many going on to gain distribution, receive top honors at film festivals, and win accolades including Oscars and Peabody awards. Thanks to Stella Artois for their support of this program.

FINANCING INTENSIVE

This two-day workshop equips filmmaking teams with financing strategies advised by industry executives, and introduces them to leading financiers.

INSIGHT

INSIGHT is a collective of talented, emerging women of color filmmakers that provides support through a strong network of advocates, mentorship, and continuing education. Thanks to Lexus for their support of this program.

LEGACY SERIES

By filming interviews with trailblazing women whose accomplishments paved the way for new generations of women working in front of and behind the camera, we are building a library of knowledge and inspiration, preserved in a special collection at the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Thanks to the Dr. Scholl Foundation for their support of this program.

MENTORING PROGRAM

Mentoring Circles and Peer Mentoring together offer a safe and open environment for established women to cultivate the next generation of women seeking professional guidance as they build their careers and networks.

PRODUCTION PROGRAM

This multifaceted program offers support and funding for short-form content, which includes mentoring for writers, directors, creative producers, and line producers, as well as resources to hire women-focused crew. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships offer career-launching opportunities to female students, of all ages and backgrounds, at major film schools throughout the country.

SCREENING SERIES

The Screening Series highlights the dynamic work of talented female filmmakers and engages those creators in thoughtful conversations. Our yearly slate is a fusion of the entertaining and enlightening, new releases and classic cinema, indie gems and mainstream marvels. Thanks to AMC Theatres for their support of this program.

SPEAKER SERIES

Industry leaders share valuable insights into the art, craft, and business of film, television, and media-making with WIF Members and the public at these regular educational events, presented in partnership with the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division.

WOMEN IN FILM | THE BLACK LIST WRITERS LABS

The Episodic Lab and Feature Residency are offered to promising non-professional television and film writers to hone their projects through workshops and master classes. Thanks to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for their support of this program.

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Women in Film

advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries—to achieve parity and transform culture.

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