New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT)

Welcome to NYWIFT Claire Read, a NY-based doc filmmaker & producer known for her work on HBO series like Telemarketers and The Vow, as well as indie docs covering diverse subjects. Her latest film, Penn F—ing Station, premieres at Rooftop Films on 7/26!

Welcome to NYWIFT Tara “Penk” Morrison, a visionary from Brooklyn now based in Jamaica, Queens! 👋 She’s a determined self-starter with a unique creative style, inspiring others with her confidence and passion for storytelling.

We have partnered with The Gotham to create a comprehensive resource database featuring books, workshops, fellowships, events, and more that will support aspiring and current film & media professionals with advancing their careers. But we need your input! Please take this 1-min survey to help ensure we include the most impactful resources. Respond by July 25 for a chance to win a Gotham PRO Membership ($250 value)!

On this week’s episode of the @NYWIFT Women Crush Wednesdays podcast, hosts Penni Malloy-Harper and Tammy Reese: Penni interviews Tom Nesher, Director of Come Closer about her first feature film world premiere screening at the Tribeca Festival. Tammy interviews Starz Power Book II: Ghost actress LaToya Tonodeo. Subscribe and listen today!

Welcome to NYWIFT, author and children's entertainer Veronica Moya! 👋 Veronica's mission is to empower children to embrace their truths confidently, equipping them with the tools to navigate life's adventures while staying true to their inner spirit.

New York Women in Film & Television is proud to co-present four films at the 47th Annual Asian American International Film Festival, which takes place August 1-11, 2024 in New York City and online. Be sure to check out: 🎬 Meeting You, Meeting Me (dir. Lina Suh) 🎬 Smoking Tigers (dir. So Young Shelly Yo) 🎬 How to Live as an Asian Woman in NYC (dir. Jacqueline Jaemin Yeon) 🎬 The Queen of My Dreams (dir. Fawzia Mirza) This year’s festival features a captivating array of films that delve into themes of love, relationships, grief, and complex emotions. In addition to a stellar lineup of films, the festival will feature exclusive panels, receptions, and VIP events, providing unique opportunities to connect with industry professionals and fellow film enthusiasts. Spread the word, mark your calendars, and secure your tickets and passes now at aaiff.org or follow @asiancinevision to learn more. Don't miss out on this extraordinary cinematic event! #AAIFF47 #AsianAmericanFilmFestival

Welcome new NYWIFT member, Sheila Robinson! 👋 Sheila is a playwright, screenwriter, and social worker who has been pursuing writing for the last 16 years. Read our interview to learn how her career as a social worker has inspired her work.

Let's welcome new NYWIFT member, Claire Englebienne! 👋 Claire is currently a Film & TV student at NYU who has begun writing and directing her own work. Originally from Argentina, she hopes to tell stories from her home country that move people.

We hope you've enjoyed getting to know some of the leading lights in our NYWIFT community over the last few weeks! And we hope you'll consider becoming one of them. Our membership drive ends tonight - so you still have until midnight to apply for NYWIFT membership and get a discount on the initiation fee. Find your people. Join our community of powerhouse changemakers today. Go to www.nywift.org/join!

On this week’s episode of the @NYWIFT podcast, we interview Award-Winning Filmmaker and Documentarian Debra J. Robinson (“Kiss Grandmama Goodbye,” recently restored by the NYWIFT WFPF) as well as “Invisible Nation” Documentary Director Vanessa Hope, who documented the first female President of Taiwan. Subscribe and listen today!