NY Women in Film & TV
@NYWIFT
A non-profit organization supporting Women Calling the Shots, NYWIFT advocates for equality in entertainment & supports women at every stage of their careers.
Run with the wolves. Ride with the dogs. From Academy Award®-nominated directors Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady, FOLKTALES comes to @IFCCenter in NYC on July 25 & hits nationwide theaters from August 1. Book tickets: magpictures.com/folktales/scre… #FolktalesFilm @magnoliapics
NYWIFT member Peggy Kennedy's MIA: Stories of the Vietnam War Bracelet will screen at Chain NYC Film Festival 8/16! bit.ly/457HSMi
Producer and NYWIFT Member Susan Margolin invites fellow members to see Monk in Pieces, in NYC! Director Billy Shebar’s Monk in Pieces is a cinematic portrait of visionary composer and performer Meredith Monk. Screening this weekend at IFC Center! bit.ly/44UewQi
NYWIFT Member Pamela Yaco has released a new book under her pen name Kit Danforth. Soul Binder: The Immortal Alchemy Series is an epic fantasy about Coll, an ordinary kitchen maid, or so she believes—until a buried secret shatters her world. amzn.to/46NTvJD
Former NYWIFT Board member @YvonneRusso has been nominated for the Humanitas Prize for the second episode of "Vow of Silence," titled "Wounded Knee 73." Congrats to Yvonne and her whole team! bit.ly/3GVwn1c
In today's NYWIFT Member Spotlight, Kathryn O'Kane sits down with collaborator Christopher Raby to discuss their new comedic short Subtext - about the social perils of ever-present technology - set to screen at LAshortsFest next week! bit.ly/44AAvNs
Support NYWIFT's professional development initiatives this Summer and enter to win fabulous prizes, including a chance to see the legendary Audra McDonald in Gypsy, a night at luxurious Gurney’s Resort in Montauk, and much more. 🏖️ Enter by 7/31! bit.ly/4eSMqth
The NYWIFT Podcast’s season finale delves into The Kwanzaa Film Festival’s 9th year, highlighting Black storytellers and intergenerational conversations about policy and change in interviews with Ina Norris, Keya Mason and Sam Reetz. See you in September! bit.ly/4nPsNGH
Enjoy a writing vacation where you revise your script in a fun & inspiring environment is a gift you deserve! Join @reelsisters Screenwriting Retreat Aug. 14-17, 2025! @NYWIFT family members enjoy a $50 discount: eventbrite.com/e/138895100283…
Welcome to NYWIFT, Christine Stoddard! She's a filmmaker, TV personality, and video artist named one of Brooklyn Magazine’s Top 50 Most Fascinating People. She creates imaginative films, deeply reported TV programs, and playful videos. bit.ly/449pNMa
Welcome to NYWIFT, Andrea Frierson! Two-time Helen Hayes Award nominee Andrea is a Dramatists Guild Fellow, a NYSCA grant recipient, and a Library of Congress Award-winner. Broadway credits include The Lion King, Once on This Island, and more! bit.ly/45xtoWO
Welcome to NYWIFT, Mari SanGiovanni! Mari is an award-winning LGBTQ filmmaker, screenwriter, director, &owner of Love Is Love Productions, LLC. She is a published author of 4 novels & multiple screenplays, two of which have been produced as short films. bit.ly/43QAMeF
Award-winning author and NYWIFT member Marilyn Horowitz‘s new book, Bad Girl Pie, pairs love and loss and it’s a wicked read - a dark comedy set in New York City. Congrats, @BeHappyToolbox! Check it out: bit.ly/4kpIwcF
The CinemaStreet Women’s Short Screenplay Competition invites women screenwriters to submit short dramatic scripts of any genre (20 minutes and under) to CinemaStreet Pictures for production consideration. Deadline July 15. filmfreeway.com/cinemastreet
Lilly, starring NYWIFT 2015 Muse Honoree Patricia Clarkson, written/directed by NYWIFT Ravenal Feature Film Grant recipient Rachel Feldman, & co-produced by former NYWIFT Board President and President’s Circle Chair Simone Pero is now available on demand! bit.ly/4lC3qXQ
Director and NYWIFT member Roberta Pyzel's short film The Eye of the Storm is available to watch on YouTube. Based on the song from Nanette Natal, the film has received positive viewer reactions, remarking on the "absolutely stunning" singing and visuals. bit.ly/3TUZC7i
Join American Documentary and The Gotham for a special class on Impact Production! For producers and filmmakers of any level interested in creating impact with their films. 10% off with GOTHAMPARTNER. bit.ly/45wMCMg
📣 The 2025 @ChelseaFilm Festival submissions close on July 6! Featuring the best films from local independent and international filmmakers. Save the date: Oct 15-19 in-person and through Oct 31st online. Follow for more updates.
Tune into The NYWIFT Podcast for interviews with award-winning costume designer Tanja Caldwell and @BiteSizeAurora, who has edited 1,000+ episodes of television featuring Jon Stewart, Nancy Meyers and more! bit.ly/4krhNMS
Welcome to NYWIFT, production designer Laci Joseph! Laci is a graduating senior at Temple University. Through her work, she aims to build immersive visual worlds that inspire connection, celebrate culture, and reflect powerful, underrepresented stories. bit.ly/3ZAiLik
