Women in Film and Television International

• Enhance the international visibility of women in the entertainment industry. • Facilitate and encourage communication and cooperation internationally. • Develop bold international projects and initiatives. • Stimulate professional development and global networking opportunities for women. • Promote and support chapter development. • Celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of the industry. • Encourage diverse and positive representation of women in screen-based media worldwide. == History ==

Women in Film Los Angeles was founded in 1973 by Tichi Wilkerson Kassel. After several Women in Film organizations were established in a variety of cities around the globe, Women in Film and Television International WIFTI was organized in the mid-1990s. 1973–1997 == WIFTI chapters ==

: Main sources: Notes :1. WIF Los Angeles — Official Website: WomenInFilm.org ::: — see also, Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards :... WIFV Washington D.C. — Women in Film & Video-DC Women of Vision Awards ::: — The founders include Ginny Durrin, Judy Herbert, Sharon Ferguson, Christine Brim, Jan Hatcher, Norma Davidoff, Pat McMurray, Catherine Anderson, Lauren Versel, Michal Carr, Elise Reeder, and Polly Krieger. :2. WFTV United Kingdom — Official Website: WFTV UK ::: — The founders include Lynda La Plante, Norma Heyman, Jenne Casarroto, Dawn French, Joan Collins and Janet Street-Porter. :4. , WIFT VIC and WIFT WA were operating as individual organisations, while WIFT NSW was in the process of transitioning up into WIFT Australia. :5. See also Women Applying to Film School, an initiative run from 1989 and co-sponsored by WIFT Victoria in 1990. == Programs ==

• Women in Film-LA presents annual awards at their Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards ceremonies. In 1988, they presented the Lillian Gish Award for excellence in episodic directing. • Women in Film Foundation's Film Finishing Fund supports films by, for or about women. • There are 22 affiliate organizations of WIFTI in the United States. The Washington D.C. affiliate, Women in Film & Video, has presented Women of Vision awards annually since 1994 to honor creative and technical achievements of women in media. Women in Film & Video has held a WIFV annual film festival. • Women In Film & Television Short Film Showcase, or WIFTI Short-Case, is a demonstration of WIFTI members' creativity, vision, and artistry. • WIFTI Summits have been held bi-annually. == See also ==