Frannie’s Favorites from The Producer’s Palate
Frannie Montagnino shares her favorite highlights from "The Producer's Palate," a new printed recipe collection from NYWIFT. Featuring recipes and personal stories from NYWIFT community leaders, the book is available to purchase now with proceeds supporting the organization's professional development and advocacy initiatives.
READ MORE40th Muse Honorees: Shoshannah Stern
Shoshannah Stern received the 14th Annual Loreen Arbus Changemaker Award, which was created with the generous support of NYWIFT member Loreen Arbus. The award is given to an individual, organization or corporation in the entertainment industry that has helped to create and bring about significant change to benefit and aid women.
READ MOREDiane Paragas’ Timely Immigration Story “Yellow Rose” Arrives in NYC
In a media landscape dominated by outraged, emotional debates over our nation’s immigration crisis, DACA, ICE, detainment, and children’s immense suffering, writer/director Diane Paragas’ long-in-the-making film "Yellow Rose" has burst on to the scene. And it could not be more timely. Paragas discusses the film's long journey to the screen and what she hopes to contribute to our cultural conversation on immigration.
READ MOREThrowback Thursday: NYWIFT on No Rest for the Weekend
This Spring, NYWIFT Community Engagement Director Katie Chambers sat down with host Jason Godbey on his indie film podcast No Rest for the Weekend to discuss the rise of women in media, the continued challenges they face, NYWIFT's mission and how the organization creates a supportive network for women to get ahead in their careers.
READ MORE21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2019 Honors Cynthia Lopez
Last month in New York City, Women's eNews held their annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century and it was a night of celebration for a diverse group of honorees, all fearless leaders who are committed to advancing gender equality throughout the world...including NYWIFT's own Executive Director, Cynthia Lopez. We share a portion of Lopez's insightful remarks on how women can truly change the world.
READ MOREMuse through the Years: 2003 Honoree Emma Thompson
As we gear up for the 2016 Muse Awards on December 8th, NYWIFT takes a look back at Emma Thompson's brilliant (and hilarious) 2003 acceptance speech about the benefits of failure.
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