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The 11th annual WIFT-T Showcase will celebrate nine compelling new works that will make you laugh, cry and think.

Dianna and Andrew were among 9 content creators selected for the inaugural WIFT-T Ontario Creates IDM Fund: Futures program in 2018.

Sonia and Cheryl will receive their awards at the WCT Leadership Excellence Awards on May 7th at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

2019 Special Jury Award of Distinction recipient, maxine bailey, delivers a powerful speech calling for greater equity and inclusion in Canada's screen industry.

CFF runs from March 24 to 28, 2020 at Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre in Toronto. Support great Canadian talent!

From educational children's content and TV series to feature films and documentaries, our members are excelling and putting Canada on the map!

14 media professionals selected for WIFT-T's biennial Media Leadership Program, supported by Bell Media. The 6-month program takes place at Schulich Executive Education Centre, York University.

Hot Docs production funds provide Canadian and international documentary projects with development, production and completion grants, as well as valuable professional development opportunities.

The Toronto-based filmmaker and sound editor is the 13th recipient of this mentorship opportunity at the post-production powerhouse.

The 32nd annual WIFT-T Crystal Awards Gala will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Arcadian Court.

The Cambrian College alumna kicked off her 3-week mentorship this October, where she will be immersed in the day-to-day operations of a leading VFX house.

We're proud to announce the participants of our 2019 Corus Media Management Accelerator (CMMA) program.

"We are so pleased to have someone as energetic and creatively driven as Hayley win this mentorship," Laurie Januska, WIFT-T.

The sales & distribution professional will start her 3-week mentorship at Meridian's Toronto office in October.

The award-winning filmmaker, playwright, and multimedia artist will receive mentorship from industry leaders, including established DGC directors.

Almost 50% of TIFF's 2019 Canadian official selections are directed by women, including projects by WIFT-T members!

Innovate By Day's CEO & Chief Strategist, Deb Day, delivers powerful acceptance speech at 31st annual WIFT-T Crystal Awards.

We're accepting proposals from graphic designers and agencies for two special events: Fundraising Reception@TIFF and the Crystal Awards gala.

The two recipients will attend the renowned market and conference in Alberta, Canada from June 9 to 12, 2019.

We're looking for an awesome intern to assist us this summer in preparations for our annual fundraiser, Reception@TIFF.

Lessons Injustice (Karen Chapman), Mustard Seed (Lina Roessler), and Turning Tables (Chrisann Hessing) take home top prizes at the 10th annual WIFT-T Showcase.

Andrea Marcelino's comedic web series, La Ville, is an ironic and humorous portrait of individuals living in the famed city of lights and love—Paris.

Marni Van Dyk’s beautiful and subtle script is vividly brought to life by producer Cera Ziegler and director Thyrone Tommy, with nuanced performances by Thomas Olijade, Humberly Gonzalez and Allegra Fulton.

Rising documentary director, Chrisann Hessing's Turning Tables is a vibrant and energetic documentary that chronicles the creativity of Joshua DePerry (aka Classic Roots) as he combines Indigenous sounds and dance with modern techno and house music.

Multi-hyphenate content creator and actress, Rachel Cairns, brings her hilarious and refreshing web series, Street Series, to our 10th annual WIFT-T Showcase.

“I put in a life of music that was lost,” laments Paul Wager in Lost Time. Directed by Leo Pfeifer with cinematography by Morgana McKenzie, Lost Time is a reflective short documentary about a drummer reconciling with loss.

2017 WIFT-T Showcase Audience Choice Award winner, Karen Chapman, returns with thought-provoking documentary, Lessons Injustice.

In Lina Roessler's moving short film, Mustard Seed, an old man remains trapped in the nightmare of his past.

In Alicia K. Harris' powerful and honest experimental film, Maybe If It Were A Nice Room, a woman recounts a traumatic incident through an exploration of rooms.

The 10th annual WIFT-T Showcase presents eight daring and illuminating works. April 16, 2019 at TIFF Bell Lightbox.

"Each day of my mentorship, I left energized and armed with new knowledge," says Lauren Evans.

NEW Deadline to submit nominations: 5:00 p.m. EST, March 8, 2019

WIFT-T is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Bruce as Executive Director, effective April 4, 2019. Karen replaces Heather Webb who resigned at the end of December, 2018.

WIFT-T member, Janal Bechthold shares her thoughts on last year's Screen Composers' gender report and offers suggestions on building inclusion in the industry.

Filmmaker Reem Morsi on how winning both the Audience Choice at Best Screenplay awards at our 9th annual WIFT-T Showcase "made a big difference" for her and her team.

Technicolor Creative Director, Kevin Chandoo, made the announcement on stage at the 31st annual Crystal Awards gala in Toronto on December 4th.

Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is pleased to announce award-winning journalist and Global News anchor, Farah Nasser, as the host of its 31st annual Crystal Awards Gala.

A "good mentorship takes a mentee who is willing to ‘do the work’ and a mentor who is willing to listen," says WIFT Connect mentor, Cheryl Fullerton

The Buck Productions' Director of Development will begin her mentorship in the new year at CBC's Toronto headquarters.

As the driving force of WIFT-T for the past 8 years, both WIFT-T and the Foundation for WIFT-T have flourished under Heather's leadership.

WIFT-T and the Foundation for WIFT-T seek a dynamic and experienced leader for role of Executive Director. Deadline to apply: Monday, November 19, 2018

Celebrating women who have shaped and transformed Canada’s screen-based media industry.

From October 10-12, participants will learn from top industry professionals how to best package their interactive digital media projects to attract funding support and build their audiences.

Viki will begin her three-week mentorship at Deluxe Toronto in November where she will meet with staff in all departments and learn about the different roles in the post-production pipeline.

Over 600 women and men from across Canada' screen-media industry came out to celebrate with us at our 2018 Reception@TIFF on September 11th.

The Meridian Artists Agency Mentorship offers a 3-week immersive experience, introducing an emerging media professional to the day-to-day operations of a talent agency.

Jenna is the 4th recipient of the coveted DGC Ontario Director Mentorship; following talented filmmakers, Kirsten Carthew, Nimisha Mukerji and Nadine Valcin.

BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative fellow and WIFT-T member, Laura Nordin, offers some valuable tips to make the best of your future BANFF World Media Festival experience.

Member, Kirsten Carthew, shares her experience as a BANFF Diversity of Voices Initiative fellow, key insights from buyers, and her always reliable "how to get a meeting" hack.

Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is excited to announce the six selected teams for its inaugural Scripted Digital Series Incubator (SDSI).

6 months and 40 matches later, the first round of WIFT Connect (our 1-1 member mentoring program) wraps with an inspirational evening with Denise Donlon.

After completing 5 months of intense executive-level learning, 16 media professionals graduate from WIFT-T's prestigious Media Leadership Program.

A year of major milestones, significant growth, and the ushering of a 'new normal'. It's been quite the year for women in film, and the work has just begun.

WIFT-T member & screenwriter, Briana Brown, shares key takeaways from Breakfast at TIFF: Your Chance to Make Your First Feature Film.

Emerging producer, Rebeca Ortiz, reflects on her experience at the award-winning postproduction giant and its state-of-the-art facility.

11 women from across the industry graduate from WIFT-T's Corus Media Management Accelerator.

2017 was a momentous year for WIFT-T. Take a trip back with us and meet our new Board of Directors.

We chat with award-winning director, Kirsten Carthew, about meeting her faves, the importance of folding in market strategies in the development process, and some new projects on the horizon.

Another phenomenal night of celebrating great content and enormous talent. Congratulations to our award winners and all participating members!

"I wasn’t going out on a lot of auditions so I decided, why not make work for myself!" We chat with actress and content creator, Rakhee Morzaria, about her hilarious web series, Note to Self (CBC Comedy).

Produced by Jordana Aarons, ROPEd is a breathtaking portrait of Mary Webster, a woman who survived the witch-hunts of the 17th century.

Christina Ienna's Handmade Film is a stirring meditation on the beauty and wonder of experimental filmmaking.

"Friendship means holding each other in the balance that is life." —Jessica Hinkson (co-lead, Jessica Jessica; WIFT-T Showcase 2018 Official Selection)

Daring, anarchic, and darkly funny, WIFT-T Showcase 2018 Official Selection, Martin’s Hagge (directed by Penny Eizenga and written by Gordon Pinsent) is a true original.

Congratulations to Lauren Evans, the 2018 William F. White Production Manager Mentorship recipient!

1 comedic web series episode, 2 short documentaries, and 4 short narrative films. All female-driven and female-led.

This unique Schulich School of Business certificate program, geared to working media professionals, provides top-level business school learning combined with industry insights and best practices.

During my mentorship, I have come to a greater understanding of how the people around you and the people you rely on can influence your success.

Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is pleased to announce Madison Falle as the recipient of the 2017 CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship.

Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is pleased to announce Kirsten Carthew as the recipient of the 2017 WIFT-T DGC Ontario Director Mentorship.

Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT-T) is pleased to announce Ava Torres as the recipient of the 2017 WIFT-T Meridian Artists Agency Mentorship.

As the Executive Vice President of Content and Strategy at Guru Studio, Mary Bredin is among many amazing things a master builder.

Diane Williamson is a highly accomplished and innovative entrepreneur whose visionary instinct pioneered the digital media industry in Canada.

With over thirty-five years working in the entertainment industry, award winning actress Tonya Williams has worked in front and behind the cameras.

In a 2012 interview with the Harold Greenberg Fund, Karen stated: “My responsibility as a writer is to be honest, not to be popular.”

One of the most distinctive voices of the independent film movement of the last twenty years, Mary Harron made her debut as a feature-film writer/director in 1996 with I Shot Andy Warhol.

Since 1988, WIFT-T has honoured over 130 industry trailblazers for their excellence in creativity, innovation, and leadership in Canada’s screen-based media industry (film, television and digital media).

Women in Film & Television–Toronto (WIFT-T) is pleased to announce the selected participants of the OMDC Interactive Digital Media Fund Futures Accelerator program.

Women in Film & Television–Toronto announces Rebeca Ortiz as the recipient of the 2017 Deluxe Toronto Postproduction Mentorship.

Thank you for helping us raise over $10,000 to support the Foundation for WIFT-T!

Longing to show women in complex, dynamic situations? Aching to cast names like Cronenberg? Award-winning actor / producer Ashleigh Rains shares her experience.

WIFT-T in Brasil: Highlights from the Women in Audiovisual Symposium and an interview with Executive Director Heather Webb

Women in Film & Television - Toronto announces Caitlin Carmody as the recipient of the 2017 William F. White Production Manager Mentorship.

Tomorrow’s Shadows (directed & written by Geordie Sabbagh and produced by WIFT-T member Ashleigh Rains) is a poignant and subtle meditation on predetermination, consumerism, and technology.

This touching film explores some of the challenges we face in mourning the death of a loved one where there are things left unsaid; and the dichotomy between holding on and moving on.

Actress and filmmaker Hannah Anderson chats with Sydney Van Delft about filmmaking as catharsis, the universality of grief, and how she evoked the right tone using lighting and music.

Award-winning editor, Maureen Grant shares her journey in the making of That’s My DJ, the importance of female and queer perspectives in the editing process, and the narrative freedom of web series.

Portfolio Entertainment co-founder and Executive Producer, Lisa Olfman on the creation of Freaktown and the secret to her long-time partnership with her friend and colleague, Joy Rosen.