NYWIFT 2024 FinanceHER Institute – Part 2

 

Welcome to the NYWIFT 2024 FinanceHER Institute: PART 2 presented in partnership with The New School! 

Join us for this one-day conference to refine your business strategies.

Gain fresh insights from some of today’s leading experts in the industry and position your projects for optimum success. Hear from industry professionals who have successfully funded their projects and learn what greenlighters are looking for today.

Pricing:

NYWIFT Members: $45
For Non-members: $75

NYWIFT Platinum and Leadership Members attend for free!
(Discount is applied after login)

Become a member today to receive discounted access: email membership@nywift.org to join!

New York Women in Film & Television is a non-profit professional association dedicated to helping women reach the highest levels of creative achievement in television, film and media. In addition to providing services to members, NYWIFT plays a vital role in recognizing the contributions of women in media. To learn more about NYWIFT and our programs, please visit www.nywift.org

 

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Conference Schedule:

 

Welcome Address:

NYC Commissioner of Media & Entertainment Pat Swinney Kaufman

NYWIFT Incoming Board President Kim Jackson

The New School Dean of the School of Media Studies & Professor of Media Studies Vladan Nikolic

NYWIFT Board Member/The New School Faculty Neyda Martinez

 

Opening Keynote Conversation with Director and Writer Jennifer Esposito and NYWIFT CEO Cynthia Lopez

 

Panel 1: Branded Content

The convergence of entertainment and marketing is creating new opportunities for both narrative and documentary filmmakers. As advertising and entertainment intersect, companies and creators are discovering sophisticated ways to connect authentically with consumers while enhancing their brand essence. This evolution in branded entertainment also promotes diversity and inclusivity, leading to more immersive experiences and a wider range of stories.

With branded features on the rise in sectors like sports, luxury, and spirits, what should you know to build a career in this sector? Where is the industry headed? Our panel will explore these questions and more, offering insights on how to navigate and thrive in this dynamic field.

This discussion will include Leslie Cunningham, Leah Curney, and Amy Nicholson. Moderated by Linda Saint Marc (Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Media Management).

 

Panel 2: Philanthropic Leaders Making a Difference in the Arts

If you’ve ever stared at an application and wondered “so, what are they actually looking for here?” then this panel is for you. These foundation and organization leaders will demystify the process of securing funding for your next project. They’ll share what catches their eye and what gives them pause. Learn what makes an application stand out straight from the people who review hundreds of them.

This discussion will include Kerry McCarthy (1:1 Advisory), Denae Peters (Perspective Fund), Jenny Raskin (Impact Partners), Doron Weber (Alfred P. Sloan Foundation), and Jenni Wolfson (Chicken & Egg Pictures). Moderated by Michele Kahane (Professor of Professional Practice in Management and Social Innovation).

 

Panel 3: Meet the Showrunners

Meet the brilliant minds behind the series that viewers flock to week after week. Showrunners from hit series will share how to get your foot in the door and keep on going until you’re running your own production, too! Learn about what a good first impression actually feels like, how they run their writer’s rooms, the qualities that bring you up to the top and how to create a pitch that executives just can’t get out of their heads.

This discussion will include Kathryn O’Kane and Megan Sanchez-Warner.

 

Informational Brief on NYWIFT’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program with NYWIFT’s Easmanie Michel and Filmmaker Trevite Willis 

A brief overview of NYWIFT’s fiscal sponsorship program which allows filmmakers to access foundation and government grant funding that may only be accessible to nonprofit organizations or fiscally sponsored projects.

 

 

Closing Keynote with Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker Violet Du Feng

 

 

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Thank you to our partners:

The New School, founded in 1919 has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. Its rigorous, multidimensional approach to education dissolves walls between disciplines and helps nurture progressive minds. At The New School and Parsons, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. The university’s students and faculty continue to challenge the status quo and continue to redefine higher education almost a century later.  

 

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