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New York Women in Film & Television revealed 17 projects from 16 members selected for the 2026 Tribeca Festival, spanning eight categories. NYWIFT will also partner with Tribeca to present a panel at the Storytelling Summit.

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) will present 10 member projects at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. These films, spanning various genres and storytelling approaches, highlight the innovative work of NYWIFT's diverse membership.

New York Women in Film & Television has revealed 16 projects from 16 members have been officially selected for the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Learn more here!

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 announces 2023 Women's Film Preservation Fund grantees.

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, including accomplished filmmakers, producers, and educators.

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 (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. 

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.

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.

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and Brooklyn College's Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema today announced the launch of a citywide scriptwriting contest highlighting stories by, for, or about women in New York City.

Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, and Media & Entertainment Commissioner Cynthia Lopez today announced that New York City's filmed entertainment industry now contributes $8.7 billion to the local economy, an increase of more than 1.5 billion, or 21 percent, since 2011. Full-time equivalent jobs in the city's industry have grown 10 percent, from 94,000 to 104,000 over the last four years, according to an independent study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) that details the growth and economic impact of New York City's media and entertainment industries. According to BCG's report, New York City is one of only three cities in the world with a filming community large enough to enable a production to be made without needing any roles to be brought in from other locations, including cast, crew members, and the creative team. Additionally, a rich real-life history, iconic locations, diverse storytellers and top talent are among the reasons productions choose to film in New York City.