The preeminent entertainment industry association for women in New York City, New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) supports women calling the shots in film, television and digital media. NYWIFT energizes the careers of women in entertainment by illuminating their achievements, providing training and professional development activities, and advocating for equity. Membership includes more than 2,000 women and men working both above and below the line. NYWIFT is part of a network of 40 women in film organizations worldwide, representing more than 10,000 members.
More than fifty innovative educational programs and special events are produced by NYWIFT each year, in which many highly distinguished producers, directors, writers, craftspeople and industry leaders participate as guest speakers and panelists. These programs are open to the general public, but serve the media arts community.