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February
5, 2009 |
Women
in Film & Television – Florida Announces
New President & 2009 Board of Directors
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Women
in Film & TV – Florida (WIFT-FL), a non-profit
professional membership organization dedicated to
helping women (and men) reach the highest levels
of achievement in film, television and all facets
within the entertainment industry, announced today
the 2009 Board of Directors, including their new
president, Robin Wright. |
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August
7,
2008 |
Women
in Film & Television – Florida
to Host National LUNAFEST Film Festival at Harmony’s
Lakeshore Park
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LUNAFEST,
the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting
awareness about women's issues, highlighting women
filmmakers, and bringing women together in their
communities, will take place at Harmony’s
Lakeshore Park on Saturday, October 25th, 2007.
LUNAFEST will follow Harmony’s 6th Annual
Harvest Festival. |
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February
2008 |
Smashing
the Celluloid Ceiling
Florida's chapter of Women in Film and Television is making inroads in
the boys-club business.
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Here’s a quick test: Name five
film directors who have made an impact on the American
film industry. No problem, right? Spielberg, Lucas,
Hitchcock, Kubrick and John Ford. As a matter of fact,
it’s pretty hard to stop at five when you consider
all the film classics that have been produced since
the early 20th century. |
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March
12,
2007 |
Women In Film & Television – Florida
Continues National Alliance with General Motors
Alliance to be Showcased at Upcoming Florida Film Festival
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After a successful union in 2006, Women In Film & Television – Florida (WIFT-FL) is pleased to announce its continued association with the national Women In Film/General Motors Alliance. The WIF/GM Alliance enables WIFT-FL to provide added support for film festivals, educational seminars, lecture series, PSAs, and mentorship/scholarship programs. |
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February
13, 2007 |
FeelingBold
Partners with "Women in Film & Television Florida",
for Prestigious Orlando LUNAFEST Film Festival
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FeelingBold, a Boulder based company dedicated to creating products that inspire women to live life with a boldness of spirit, has been selected by this years Orlando LUNAFEST hosts, Women in Film & Television, to partner at the prestigious event. |
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January
17, 2006 |
Women
In Film & Television – Florida to Host National
LUNAFEST Film Festival at Leu Gardens
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LUNAFEST,
the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting
awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers,
and bringing women together in their communities, will
take place at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, Florida
on Friday, February 23rd, 2007. |
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December
1, 2006 |
Women
In Film Foundation (WIFF) 2007 Film Finishing Fund
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The
Women In Film Foundation and its national presenting
sponsor, General Motors Corporation, are currently accepting
submissions for completion funds for narrative, documentary,
educational, animated and experimental works by filmmakers
and video makers who demonstrate advanced and innovative
skills. |
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November
2006 |
Women’s
Film Festival Seeking Films $3,000 in Cash and Prizes
To Be Awarded
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The
Women’s International Film Festival South Florida (WIFF)
is seeking films for their second annual festival which
will take place March 29-April 1, 2007. Screenings will
be held in both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. |
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September
30, 2006 |
Women
In Film And Television International Announces New Grant
For Women Filmmakers
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At
a recent reception hosted by Women in Film and TV/United
Kingdom & Women in Film and Television International
(WIFTI) at the 2006 Cannes International Film Festival,
Founder of the WIFTI Devorah Foundation Ina Fichman
announced the opening of applications for its 2006 grant. |
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August
30, 2006 |
Critically-Acclaimed
Movie Director Kevin Smith to Appear in Orlando on September
23rd |
After
months of careful research, planning and development,
Women in Film & Television – Florida (WIFT-FL)
is pleased to announce the relaunch of its website. |
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August
16, 2006 |
Family
Movie Night |
P.
Leu Gardens is once again participating in National
Family Week. This year, Leu Gardens and Women in Film
and Television Florida have teamed up to host a special
movie night for families on Saturday, November 4, 2006. |
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August
10, 2006 |
Florida’s
Future Filmmakers Call For Entries ~
Next Generation Short Film Contest
Coincides with Kevin Smith Q&A Event |
Florida’s
Future Filmmakers is currently accepting entries from
filmmakers throughout the state of Florida for their
first ever Next Generation Short Film contest. |
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July
14, 2006 |
Critically-Acclaimed
Movie Director Kevin Smith to Appear in Orlando on September
23rd |
Kevin
Smith, the writer and director of such hits as Clerks,
MallRats, Chasing Amy, Jersey Girl, Dogma, Jay &
Silent Bob Strike Back as well as the soon to be released
Clerks 2, will be appearing at the Orange County Convention
Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, September 23rd,
2006. |
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July
5, 2006 |
Women
in Film & Television – Florida
Sponsors Monthly “Date Night at Leu Gardens” |
Women
in Film & TV – Florida (WIFT-FL), a non-profit
professional membership organization dedicated to helping
women (and men) reach the highest levels of achievement
in film, television and all facets within the entertainment
industry, has joined forces with the City of Orlando’s
Harry P. Leu Gardens in promoting and supporting an
outdoor romantic movie outing once a month. The first
Women in Film & TV - Florida “Date Night at
Leu Gardens” will be held this Friday, July 7th. |
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March
6, 2006 |
Women
In Film & Television – Florida
Joins National Alliance with General Motors
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Women
In Film & Television – Florida (WIFT-FL) announces
its association with the national Women In Film/General
Motors Alliance, which was jointly proclaimed by Women
In Film (WIF) and General Motors Corporation (GM) in
January 2005. |
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January
18, 2006 |
Women
in Film & Television – Florida
Announces New President & 2006 Board of Directors |
Women
in Film & TV – Florida (WIFT-FL), a non-profit
professional membership organization dedicated to helping
women (and men) reach the highest levels of achievement
in film, television and all facets within the entertainment
industry, announced today the 2006 Board of Directors,
including their new president, Jennifer Fuller Pennypacker. |