NYWIFT member Dani Hanks‘ AFF-winning pilot, The G.Y.M., is being performed live with a full cast for Table Read Podcast, on the official podcast stage at South by Southwest 2026. Logline: When a neurotic woman spends her life savings to rescue her hometown’s infamous gym, she and her ragtag employees must turn their shithole into shinola to compete with the fancy fitness chain across the street. The reading is March 13 at 6 PM at Skybox on 6th. RSVP.
Join Moonshot Initiative for a mixer on Friday, March 6, at 8 PM, in celebration of the opening of this year’s Athena Film Festival in NYC! The event will be at Amity Hill Uptown (982 Amsterdam Ave), just a short walk from the festival at Barnard College. Free for Moonshot Members and Athena Film Festival attendees / $15 general admission.
This mixer will take place after the Athena Film Fest opening night film, State of Firsts, a documentary about the first trans person elected to Congress. FYI, a ticket to the mixer is NOT a ticket to the screening; use code AFF-Moonshot for 20% off tickets to the opening night film. Get tickets to the mixer and screening.
In addition to being an early NYWIFT member, costume designer Ruth Morley was behind the iconic looks of several characters now considered legendary in cinema history. A child refugee from Vienna, in the 1950’s she studied under German-American painter Hans Hofmann and went on to design costumes for opera and ballet before moving into theater, film and television. Her work can be seen in such iconic films as The Hustler (1961), The Miracle Worker (1962), Taxi Driver (1976), Kramer vs Kramer (1979), One from the Heart (1981), The Chosen (1981), Tootsie (1982) and Ghost (1990). In the 1980’s, she began teaching and mentoring costume design graduate students at Brandeis and NYU. On March 12, join esteemed panelists Deborah Nadoolman Landis and Susan Gammie (Emmy award-winning costume designer, protege and friend of Ruth Morley), with moderator Julie Salamon (author of The Devil’s Candy, Net of Dreams) for a discussion about Ruth Morley’s career and her impact on the field of costume design. RSVP.
The Bronx Independent Cinema Center is proud to present, Oscars Watch Party! Bronx Independent Cinema Center is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 2022 with the mission to develop a micro cinema center for inspiration, community engagement and workforce development. They aim to end the cinema desert in the Bronx by supporting local youth and young adult filmmakers, film workers and cinephiles by offering them access to a third space to further their careers and ambitions.
Join them March 15 from 6-11 PM for a fun evening of community, trivia, raffle prizes, music, food, drinks and cinematic celebration. Watch the biggest night in Hollywood unfold with fellow film enthusiasts in a lively atmosphere at the Dugout (880 River Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452, across from Yankee Stadium)! Get tickets.
Huntington Art Week (HAW) is back for its second year, transforming the Town of Huntington, NY into a vibrant cultural hub from March 9–15. This week-long festival, organized by Colored Colors, Digho, and G6 Digital Media, offers over 50 free, accessible programs, including live performances, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include a special performance by Brooklyn band, Blanket Approval at Spotlight at The Paramount, plus exhibitions and events at the Heckscher Museum of Art, the Whaling Museum, and the African American Museum. By connecting local artists with small businesses and cultural institutions, HAW fosters community engagement while supporting the regional creative economy. See the full schedule.
The EPIC Originals: Revolutions and Revelations, an evening of powerful, original performances created and performed by EPIC’s Neurodivergent and Disabled artists, on March 22 at Joe’s Pub from 4-7 PM. This annual EPIC Underground showcase features original songs and is part of EPIC Players’ 10th anniversary, marking a decade of championing inclusion, artistic excellence, and authentic representation in the performing arts.
Featuring original song, spoken word, personal narrative, stand-up, and poetry, Revolutions and Revelations transforms lived experience into powerful art. From personal revolutions to life-changing revelations, each performance offers an intimate window into creativity, fortitude, and self-expression. Revolutions and Revelations centers Neurodivergent and Disabled artists on their own terms.
This production is intended for 14+ audiences. Location: Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater, (425 Lafayette St). There is a 2-drink or 1-food item minimum per person during every show at Joe’s Pub. Get tickets and more information.
In addition to being an early NYWIFT member, costume designer Ruth Morley was behind the iconic looks of several characters now considered legendary in cinema history. A child refugee from Vienna, in the 1950’s she studied under German-American painter Hans Hofmann and went on to design costumes for opera and ballet before moving into theater, film and television. Her work can be seen in such iconic films as The Hustler (1961), The Miracle Worker (1962), Taxi Driver (1976), Kramer vs Kramer (1979), One from the Heart (1981), The Chosen (1981), Tootsie (1982) and Ghost (1990). In the 1980’s she began teaching and mentoring costume design graduate students at Brandeis and NYU. On March 12, join esteemed panelists Deborah Nadoolman Landis and Susan Gammie (Emmy award-winning costume designer, protege and friend of Ruth Morley), with moderator Julie Salamon (author of The Devil’s Candy, Net of Dreams) for a discussion about Ruth Morley’s career and her impact on the field of costume design. RSVP.
The Bronx Independent Cinema Center is proud to present, Oscars Watch Party! Bronx Independent Cinema Center is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 2022 with the mission to develop a micro cinema center for inspiration, community engagement and workforce development. They aim to end the cinema desert in the Bronx by supporting local youth and young adult filmmakers, film workers and cinephiles by offering them access to a third space to further their careers and ambitions.
Join them March 15 from 6-11 PM for a fun evening of community, trivia, raffle prizes, music, food, drinks and cinematic celebration. Watch the biggest night in Hollywood unfold with fellow film enthusiasts in a lively atmosphere at the Dugout (880 River Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452, across from Yankee Stadium)! Get tickets.
Presented by Amas Musical Theatre in association with Jack Lewin, rediscover the soundtrack of a lifetime with Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon at Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, a vibrant new revue celebrating the legacy of one of America’s most iconic composers. Three powerhouse vocalists backed by a five-piece band take audiences on a melodic journey through the timeless songs spanning Bacharach’s extraordinary career. Joyful and illuminating, Going Bacharach offers fresh, sophisticated, and original interpretations of his greatest hits and lesser-known gems alike. Join us for a memorable experience that captures all the magic, romance, and musical majesty of the Maestro himself. Limited Engagement through February 15. NYWIFT members can save 25% on tickets from $45 with code ALFIE. See the show.
Emerging Artists Theatre presents a Fox Meadow Films & Constellation Moving Company production created, written by and starring NYWIFT member Caytha Jentis. In Freedom For A Night – The Untold Story of the Real Housewives of Ancient Greece, the iconic bad-ass women of Greek Mythology reclaim their narrative and power. This feministically fun circus stage play will run February 19-22 at the Theater For A New City. Learn more and get tickets.
Huntington Art Week (HAW) is back for its second year, transforming the Town of Huntington, NY into a vibrant cultural hub from March 9–15. This week-long festival, organized by Colored Colors, Digho, and G6 Digital Media, offers over 50 free, accessible programs, including live performances, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include a special performance by Brooklyn band, Blanket Approval at Spotlight at The Paramount, plus exhibitions and events at the Heckscher Museum of Art, the Whaling Museum, and the African American Museum. By connecting local artists with small businesses and cultural institutions, HAW fosters community engagement while supporting the regional creative economy. See the full schedule.
NYWIFT members have an exclusive offer of 20% off tickets to see the Lucille Lortel Award-winning musical parody Titanique. The journey begins when Céline Dion hijacks a Titanic Museum tour and enchants the audience with her totally wild take, re-charting the course of Titanic’s beloved moments and characters with her iconic song catalog. Titanique is a one-of-a-kind musical voyage bursting with nostalgia and heart. To retrieve this offer, enter one of the code that corresponds with your ticket level (Standard: TTQ20MKDRT, Preferred: TTQ20MKPRM) when you get tickets online. Book tickets over the phone by calling 212-947-8844 or in person at The Daryl Roth Theatre box office.
