NYWIFT Blog

2013 Year-End Film & TV News Roundup

Hit web series Broad City from Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer.  This week’s entry is a roundup of stories I felt were the most informative, inspiring, or entertaining of 2013. New York State extended the film tax credit program. These marketing, grantwriting, and consulting articles offer new insight. Comedian Tig Notaro hit her personal and professional stride. So inspiring. Woman-centered...

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Member Spotlight: Anita Katzen

NYWIFT Board Treasurer Anita Katzen was featured in Ms. In the Biz article “How to Build Your Empire: Managing Your Money with Anita Katzen.” You never know what sort of accomplished woman you may come across at a NYWIFT event. During last month’s Cocktails and Conversation at Soho’s Post Factory, Ms. In the Biz blogger Candy...

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Weekly Film & TV News Roundup

Jill Soloway’s Afternoon Delight. NYWIFT gets mentioned and member Anita Katzen gives solid $$ advice. First SNL, now Harvard. Santa may really be a black woman (this year). Katie has nine lives. She’ll be back! Wolf of Wall Street gets an MPAA pass but not her movie? Quotas for female directors? Jasmila Zabanic thinks yes....

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