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HBO & NYWIFT Present: ‘Unpregnant’ Virtual Screening + Q&A with Director Rachel Lee Goldenberg

HBO & NYWIFT Present a Virtual Screening of Unpregnant followed by a Q&A with Director Rachel Lee Goldenberg moderated by NYWIFT Board President Jamie Zelermyer.

In Unpregnant, 17-year-old Veronica (Haley Lu Richardson) never thought she’d want to fail a test—that is, until she finds herself staring at a piece of plastic with a blue plus. With a promising college-bound future now disappearing before her eyes, Veronica considers a decision she never imagined she’d have to make. Filmmaker Rachel Lee Goldenberg is an Emmy® award-winning producer, director and writer.

NYWIFT Virtual Hangout – September Pre-Emmy’s Mixer

Gather together online with your NYWIFT colleagues - and toast this year's Emmy season! - on our next virtual speed networking mixer. Come ready to dish on your favorite shows, and share creative ideas, suggestions, and contact info for further engagement. 

The hour-long event will be broken up into smaller chunks of time, during which you will be randomly paired off with other attendees to network one-on-one. 

NYWIFT hangouts are a safe space to ask entertainment related questions, seek advice, employment and other industry opportunities. Prep your elevator pitch and get ready to make connections!

NYWIFT Talks with HR Expert Joanna Giordano

This event will focus on the resume specifically. Yes, it is the P.I.T.A. that everyone avoids, but it is extremely important for application and selection at the top of the funnel. Even a warm network contact may ask for your resume to pass along. Join HR Expert Joanna Giordano for a conversation with NYWIFT Board President Jamie Zelermyer!

This edition of NYWIFT Talks is free for all to attend.

NYWIFT Talks with Julie Taymor & Kimberly Guerrero

Join 2007 NYWIFT Muse Honoree Julie Taymor to discuss her latest film, The Glorias, in our series NYWIFT Talks! Journalist, fighter, and feminist Gloria Steinem is an indelible icon known for her world-shaping activism, guidance of the revolutionary women’s movement, and writing that has impacted generations.

Taymor's film credits include Fool's Fire, Oedipus Rex, Frida, and countless others. Among her many theatre credits is her sensational Broadway adaptation of The Lion King.

This conversation will be moderated by NYWIFT Executive Director Cynthia Lopez. Free for all to attend.

NYWIFT Talks with IFP Executive Director Jeffrey Sharp

In this NYWIFT Talks, join Executive Director of IFP Jeffrey Sharp for a Zoom conversation. Founded in 1979, The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) is the largest and longest running not-for-profit dedicated to independent film. We’ll focus on IFP and the future of digital learning within IFP.

This conversation will be moderated by NYWIFT Board Member Yvonne Russo and is free for all to attend.

NYWIFT Talks 2020 Film Festivals

Welcome to NYWIFT Talks, a new weekly series to bring updated news and vital information about the impact of COVID-19 on the media and entertainment industry. Industry professionals will be in conversation discussing what you need to know about theatrical releases, digital advances, virtual tools, festival opportunities, production updates and more.  This edition of NYWIFT...

NYWIFT Summer Hangout – Speed Networking Beach Party

As we face 2020 head on, the NYWIFT Night Out has become, temporarily, The NYWIFT Night In! 

We're excited to launch our inaugural virtual speed networking event and invite you to join us for the NYWIFT Summer Hangout online beach party. Decorate your quarantine space with a tropical theme, wear your floppiest beach hat and cutest shades, and join your fellow NYWIFT members on Zoom as we celebrate summer as best we can! 

The hour-long event will be broken up into smaller chunks of time, during which you will be randomly paired off with other attendees to share creative ideas, suggestions, and contact info for further engagement. 

NYWIFT Talks with Cursed Director Zetna Fuentes

In this NYWIFT Talks, join director Zetna Fuentes to discuss her new Netflix limited series, Cursed. Based on the New York Times bestselling book, Cursed is a re-imagination of the Arthurian legend, told through the eyes of Nimue, a young woman with a mysterious gift who is destined to become the powerful (and tragic) Lady of the Lake.

The conversation will be moderated by NYWIFT Advisory Board Member Annetta Marion. This edition of NYWIFT Talks is free for all to attend.

NYWIFT & IFP Present: ‘REPRESENT’ Virtual Sneak Preview Screening + Q&A with director Hillary Bachelder

Join us for a virtual sneak preview screening of REPRESENT along with a ZOOM Q&A following the film at 8 PM ET with Director, Hillary Bachelor, moderated by NYWIFT Board Member, Flo Mitchell-Brown.

NYWIFT Talks Health and Wellness During COVID-19

In this NYWIFT Talks, join Dr. Christine Cyriacks, Allison Chawla, and Liza Bertini to discuss the health affects that COVID-19 has taken on us and solutions to mindfully clear your mind and soul.

NYWIFT Talks The Old Guard with Director Gina Prince-Bythewood and Editor Terilyn Shropshire

Welcome to NYWIFT Talks, a new weekly series to bring updated news and vital information about the impact of COVID-19 on the media and entertainment industry. Industry professionals will be in conversation discussing what you need to know about theatrical releases, digital advances, virtual tools, festival opportunities, production updates and more.  This edition of NYWIFT...

NYWIFT Talks with Mucho Mucho Amor Co-Directors Cristina Costantini and Kareem Tabsch

Welcome to NYWIFT Talks, a new weekly series to bring updated news and vital information about the impact of COVID-19 on the media and entertainment industry. Industry professionals will be in conversation discussing what you need to know about theatrical releases, digital advances, virtual tools, festival opportunities, production updates and more.  This edition of NYWIFT...

NYWIFT Talks Black Lives Matter with Visionary New York Media Arts Organizations

New York Media Arts organizations have had a rich history of supporting, inspiring, and training diverse creative community members for decades. In this week’s NYWIFT Talks, learn more how Black Public Media, Third World Newsreel, Manhattan Neighborhood Network, and Brown Girls Doc Mafia have accomplished their missions.

These organizations provide key solutions and grassroots connections to Latinx, Black, Asian, and LGBTQIA+ content producers. What are the specific challenges they face during the COVID pandemic, financial crisis, and the Black Lives Matter Movement? These leaders can shine a light on a path forward. In discussion with Iyabo Boyd, Leslie Fields-Cruz, JT Takagi, Shurize X. Richards and Victoria Bert, and moderated by Cynthia Lopez.

NYWIFT Talks with VP of Publicity and Promotion of IFC Films Laura Sok

In this week’s NYWIFT Talks, join VP of Publicity and Promotion of IFC Films Laura Sok to discuss publicity in the age of the "new normal" of Virtual Theatrical Releases for IFC Films.

The conversation will be moderated by NYWIFT Board Member Rachel Watanabe-Batton.

This edition of NYWIFT Talks is free for all to attend.

Live Virtual Watch Party: “Wild Nights with Emily” Screening + Q&A

Wild Nights with Emily is a dramatic comedy about the life of Emily Dickinson, starring Molly Shannon. Appropriate viewing for middle school students on up through senior citizens, the film includes Dickinson's poems on screen.

Wild Nights With Emily is the story of Emily Dickinson's life long romantic relationship with Susan Gilbert, Emily's life as a writer, and the comic soap opera that was 1880's Amherst. This story is an important piece of feminist history, as well as a great way to observe LGBTQ pride this weekend that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Q&A to follow with Director Madeleine Olnek.