NYWIFT Blog

NYWIFT Talks with The Creative Coalition’s Robin Bronk

On this week's NYWIFT Talks, join CEO of The Creative Coalition, Robin Bronk, moderated by NYWIFT Advisory Board President Simone Pero.

The Creative Coalition is a non-profit social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community dedicated to educating, mobilizing, and activating its members on issues of public importance.

NYWIFT Industry Screening + Q&A: ‘Test Pattern’

Join us on February 23rd for a screening of Test Pattern followed by a conversation.

Test Pattern follows an interracial couple whose relationship is put to the test after a Black woman is sexually assaulted and her white boyfriend drives her from hospital to hospital in search of a rape kit. Q&A date will be announced soon.

NYWIFT Talks Covid Waivers

On this week's NYWIFT Talks, the first installment in a two-part series, we are joined by attorney Anna Broccolo to discuss COVID waivers as part of a series of conversations of the future of film regulations.

This conversation will be moderated by NYWIFT Board Member Maria C. Miles

NYWIFT Talks: NYWIFT Goes to Sundance

Join us for this NYWIFT Talk with NYWIFT Members at Sundance 2021! Spotlighted are Michele Stephenson and Margarethe Baillou, discussing their experience participating at this year's online Sundance Film Festival, working to complete a film during covid, and how they envision making an impact with their work/creativity during the pandemic.

Moderated by NYWIFT Board Member Gretchen McGowan.

NYWIFT Talks with Director Isabel Sandoval

For this week's 2021 NYWIFT Talks, join director Isabel Sandoval to discuss her first film Lingua Franca and the impact she made at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival. Lingua Franca the first film directed by and starring a trans woman of color ever to screen in competition.

NYWIFT Talks are free for all to attend.

NYWIFT Talks with Founder/CEO of ShivHans Pictures, Shivani Rawat

In this week’s NYWIFT Talks, join Founder/CEO of ShivHans Pictures, Shivani Rawat, to discuss her upcoming Lionsgate film Wander Darkly, in which she produced. We'll also discuss ShivHans Pictures and their goals. 

This conversation will be moderated by NYWIFT Board Member, Kuye Youngblood.

NYWIFT Talks with Founder and CEO of CREW, Sharon Nelson

In this week’s NYWIFT Talks, join the Founder and CEO of CREW TV, Sharon Nelson This discussion will cover CREW TV's mission and what it means for women in film. We'll also discuss women's history and how documentary filmmakers can amplify those unheard voices. 

This conversation will be moderated by NYWIFT Program Manager, Barbara Vásconez.

NYWIFT Talks with Lauren Lake

In this week’s NYWIFT Talks, join the host of the Emmy-winning show Lauren Lake's Paternity Court. We’ll focus on Lauren's career in unscripted television and her activism for Women's Rights and Inclusion in Hollywood!

This conversation will be moderated by NYWIFT Board Member Maria C. Miles.

NYWIFT Talks are free for all to attend.

NYWIFT Talks with Executive Director & Co-Head of Toronto Film Festival Joana Vicente

Join Executive Director & Co-Head of Toronto Film Festival Joana Vicente for a conversation with Award Winning Writer/Director and Founder of Iguana FilmsMaria Agui Carter!

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

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...

I Used to Go Here Virtual Screening + Q&A with Director Kris Rey and Actress Gillian Jacobs

Bittersweet emotion and awkward humor abound as Kate (Gillian Jacobs) journeys through her past to redefine her future in this big-hearted fourth feature from writer/director Kris Rey.

Join us for a virtual screening of I Used to Go Here followed by a Q&A with Kris Rey and Gillian Jacobs, moderated by NYWIFT Board Member Gretchen McGowan.

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 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...