Our Next Program
NYWIFT Virtual Hangout with WIF San Francisco Bay Area- January 2026
20 Jan 2026 @ 07:00pm
Gather together online with your NYWIFT colleagues at our January 20th virtual speed networking mixer. We will be joined by our West Coast friends from Women in Film San Francisco Bay Area (WIF SFBA)!
Come ready to share creative ideas, suggestions, and contact info for further engagement.
We will begin with a ten-minute salon conversation to discuss WFTV’s latest opportunities and initiatives, followed by about 90 minutes of speed networking, during which you will be randomly paired off with other attendees to network one-on-one.
This is a great opportunity for NYWIFT members to network with their WIFT sisters.
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! As always, all members are welcome and encouraged to attend, mix, and mingle.
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