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Opera Columbus Will Perform THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

Opera Columbus will close its bold 2024–25 season with an unforgettable take on one of the world’s most beloved operas: The Marriage of Figaro, on stage at the Southern Theatre April 25 and 27 following an incredibly city-wide success with the recent West Side Story.

Eight NYWIFT Member Projects selected for 2025 Sundance Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

Eight projects from nine New York Women in Film & Television members have been officially selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Learn more about upcoming programming.

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.

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.

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.