Committees

Our committees are the backbone of our organization.
Be a leader in the community! Which committee will we see you on?

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:	Dale Gordon, Chair: membership@womeninfilmfl.org
The membership committee is responsible for seeking out members within the production community and maintaining relationships with our current members.
• Acting as a liaison with other industry non-profit organizations • Maintaining the membership database • Following up with member inquiries • Working with various committees to organize quarterly membership drives • Working with local businesses, agencies, and universities to recruit members • Working with other WIFT chapters to enhance and facilitate relationships with our sister groups
MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE:	Holly Torroija, Chair: mentorship@womeninfilmfl.org
Growing the infrastructure of the Florida production community is vital, and the Mentorship Committee works with industry professionals and local universities to create mentorship opportunities for those breaking into the industry.
• Seeking out and cultivating internship opportunities • Overseeing mentorship relationships
PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE:	Lyn Henderson, Chair: programming@womeninfilmfl.org
Produces a wide-range of programs for WIFT-FL members and industry professionals.
• Planning of (4) quarterly meetings per year • Planning of special events including, but not limited to: advanced screenings, Jingle Mingle (annual holiday gala) and the WIFT golf tournament • Planning of educational seminars/workshops
PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE:	Katrinka VanDeventer, Chair: pr@womeninfilmfl.org
The Public Awareness committee is WIFT-FL’s in-house marketing and public relations resource.
• Creating and sending out a quarterly newsletter • Managing the WIFT-FL website • Working with all of the other committees to collect news and information for publicity • Creating promotional material for prospective members, donors and sponsors • Managing relations with industry publications • Acting as the group’s press contact
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE:	Art Smith, Chair: scholarship@womeninfilmfl.org
Oversees fundraising for and awarding of scholarship to promising students and members.