As 2022 comes to an end, we want to thank our Women in Film community for supporting each other through some tough times this year, and for helping elevate the voices of all women and marginalized gender filmmakers in the Bay Area. Big congratulations to all those filmmakers who had something to say, and said it with a film, documentary, video, or TV program they shared with the world! 

It is our honor every year for our organization to serve hundreds of women in the Bay Area providing them opportunities for education, exhibition and community building through monthly programs. This marks our third year as a nonprofit and a contributing member of the local arts family. We have recently set new goals, aiming to expand our active membership and to deepen our programming initiatives bringing more significant resources to women in the Bay Area engaged in the film and media industries.

Thanks to your loyal online participation in our monthly media panels, workshops, screenings and social events, our Mission to ‘Empower, Promote and Celebrate Women’s Creative Work’ is alive, well and thriving with a WIFSFBA community that has swelled to 90 members. We were delighted to finally connect with some of those members at our first in-person mixer at the Cinequest Film Festival during the summer -- be on the lookout for more in-person opportunities next year.

We are also grateful for the many volunteers, event organizers, WIFchat subscribers, Community Partners, and members who have helped us build the truly supportive film family we now have and will continue to nurture into the future. Women in Film San Francisco Bay Area creates and fosters community by providing an intentionally welcoming and safe environment where all feel valued and cared for, and where all are given opportunity to form meaningful connections with one another. We foster a climate of purposeful inclusion of all. We cherish the diversity of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, financial means, education, and political perspective.

Those in the LGBTQIAP+ community who identify as women, they/them and/or non-binary are invited to support, join and create with Women In Film. For men, or those identifying as men, interested in supporting our organization, please contact us about our "Friend of WIFSFBA'' membership.

If you're not a member and want to join our community, click here for more info:  https://www.wifsfba.org/join

Whether you are just launching your professional career or are an established professional in the field, Women in Film San Francisco Bay Area (WIFSFBA) is an invaluable social and professional network.

Lastly, if you missed Giving Tuesday, a day to “unleash the power of radical generosity around the world,” as you contemplate gifts in the coming weeks, we encourage you to consider WIFSFBA for your donation.  For more information and to donate, follow these links: Donate to WIFSFBA. Your contribution makes it all possible. Without you, there is no 'us'. Thank you! 

Wishing you and your families a happy and healthy holiday season, 

WIFSFBA Board of Directors

As our organization continues to grow members, our organizational structure adjusts to match that growth. At our October Board meeting, JULIE RUBIO was elected Vice President, AMI ZINS became our first Board Chair, and DIANE WALSH will serve as Vice Board Chair.  Congrats Julie, Ami, and Diane! 

We are proud to partner with the Jewish Film Institute for Pitch + Kvell, a special online event where JFI's 2022 Filmmakers in Residence “pitch” their projects to some of the film industry's foremost experts for feedback and advice. Don't miss this chance to learn about a crucial part of the film development process as this year's stellar class of JFI Residents share their works-in-progress with a panel of film industry luminaries. Pitch + Kvell will take place online Tuesday, December 13 at 3:30pm PT and is free to attend via Zoom with RSVP.

Important Links:

Pitch + Kvell Registration Page

Facebook Event Page

Deadline: January 29, 2023

“We believe that anyone anywhere has the potential to write the next great scripted TV series! 

We created The Pitch Competition as a platform for you, the undiscovered burgeoning TV Writer, to get your idea and script in front of some of TV’s greatest showrunners and executives all while forming a community of support with other writers and leading industry members along the way. 

We work closely with our panelists, alums, advisory board members, and competition partners, to fulfill our mission of giving you the opportunity, tools, and resources to get you to the next stage of your writing career, whatever that may be!

We may open the door, but it’s your ideas and talent that keep you in the room!”

MORE INFO: ATX TV Pitch Competition

Deadline: January 26, 2023

The COVEN Film Festival is hosting a COVEN Film Challenge -- a new short film program that provides funding and support to emerging women and non-binary filmmakers from the San Francisco Bay Area to write and film a narrative short film. Indigenous, disabled, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC makers are also encouraged to submit. Over the course of a few months, filmmakers will be asked to pitch, write, produce, shoot and complete a 3-5 minute short film.  The COVEN Film Challenge will provide resources and in-kind support for filmmakers to complete their short film. 

MORE INFO: Coven Film Fest