The 46th Annual NYWIFT Muse Awards
For 45 years, New York Women in Film & Television has presented the Muse Awards annual gala holiday luncheon celebrating women of vision and achievement. Each year, remarkable and accomplished women are honored with this prestigious award. It is NYWIFT’s flagship fundraising event — a highlight of the New York City awards season in the entertainment industry — and is attended by an enthusiastic audience of 700 leading executives from every major studio, broadcast and cable network, and film production facility.
Honorees include Jamie Brewer, Patricia Cardoso, Izzy Harrison, Audra McDonald, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jane Raab, and Joy Reid.
Motherhood Unscripted: A Women’s History Month Celebration
New York Women in Film & Television is proud to co-sponsor MOM Film Fest's "Motherhood Unscripted" in partnership with Cocoon Tribeca, an evening exploring the intersection of professional creativity and the reality of caregiving.
Motherhood Unscripted is a sanctuary for peer-to-peer connection designed to bridge the gap between the stories we tell and the lives we lead. On March 5th, Cocoon Tribeca becomes an adults-only (21+) space for NYC’s most influential caregivers and creators to reclaim their identities through curated cinema, interactive engagement, and social connection.
NYWIFT Virtual Hangout with WIFV DC – March 2026
Gather together online with your NYWIFT colleagues at our January 20th virtual speed networking mixer. We will be joined by our friends from Women in Film & Video (WIFV) DC!
Come ready to share creative ideas, suggestions, and contact info for further engagement.
We will begin with a brief salon conversation to discuss WIFV DC'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 Meetup at the Winter Film Festival
Meet fantastic women working in the NYC film industry at a special New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) meetup at the Winter Film Festival!
The meetup precedes two short film showcases featuring women filmmakers.
NYWIFT Night Out Networking Mixer – February 2026
Join us for the February NYWIFT Night Out Mixer at Industrious 9 Times Square! The NYWIFT Night Out is a safe space to ask entertainment related questions, seek advice, employment and other industry opportunities. Bring your business cards and get ready to make connections! Enjoy lite bites and cocktails, as well as a special tour from our hosts at Industrious Times Square.
READ MORENYWIFT Virtual Hangout with BIPOC Doc Editors
Gather together online with your NYWIFT colleagues at our January 2023 virtual speed networking mixer. We will be joined by our friends from BIPOC Doc Editors! Come ready to share creative ideas, suggestions, and contact info for further engagement.
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 and mix, mingle and get to know our dynamic and talented members and staff in an informal setting.
Women’s Film Preservation Fund Presents: Sex, Gender, and Feminism through the Lens of 1960s–1990s Experimental Cinema
Step into the inventive world of women’s experimental cinema with a 70-minute program - from documentary-inspired storytelling to avant-garde experiments that radiate the spirit of New York City, these short films offer a kaleidoscopic view of identity, liberation, and artistic rebellion. Expect everything from animation and performance to the playful self-taught filmmaker.
Presented by the Women’s Film Preservation Fund (WFPF) of New York Women in Film & Television, this event is part of our 30th Anniversary Celebration Series—three decades of safeguarding and championing women’s cinematic legacies.
Join us for this special end-of-year screening as we also honor Anthology Film Archives, our long-time partner in preserving and showcasing women-led films.
NYWIFT Member Screening: The Dating Game
Join us for a NYWIFT Member Screening of the documentary feature The Dating Game at DCTV Firehouse Cinema, followed by a Q&A with Director & Producer Violet Du Feng and Executive Producer Rebecca Lichtenfeld. Moderated by NYWIFT CEO Cynthia Lopez.
Set in China, where eligible men outnumber women by over 30 million, The Dating Game is the story of Zhou, Li, and Wu, three bachelors embarking on a seven-day dating camp, led by Hao, one of China’s most sought-after dating coaches.
Celebrate at MOMA Dec 4 —30 Years of saving women’s films
Celebrate 30 years of preserving women’s cinema with the Women’s Film Preservation Fund of NYWIFT — featuring 4K restoration premieres of influential documentaries Asylum and The Heart of the Matter.
READ MORENYWIFT Night Out with Television Academy: “New York Conversations and Connections”
Join NYWIFT and the Television Academy for karaoke and Halloween themed night out at RPM Underground. Come dressed as your favorite TV character!
This event will take place at the fun karaoke spot RPM Underground. It's a Halloween party, so come dressed as your favorite TV character!
NYWIFT Member Screening: “After All” at the SOHO International Film Festival
Join us for a NYWIFT Member Screening of the narrative feature After All, produced by NYWIFT Member Joanna Zippel and co-produced by NYWIFT Member Cornelia Ravenal.
The screening is the Opening Night film of the 2025 SOHO International Film Festival. A Q&A with the creative team Kerstin Karlhuber, Jack Bryant, Erika Christensen, and Kiara Muhammad will follow.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to the festival's opening night party!
When Ellen (Erika Christensen) returns home to care for her estranged, ailing mother and the teenage daughter she left behind, she is caught between the weight of the past and the demands of the present. As her headstrong mother, Verna (Penelope Ann Miller), declines and deeply buried family secrets resurface, Ellen must face painful truths she has long avoided. Meanwhile, her daughter, Haley (Kiara Muhammad), struggles with school and the unraveling stability of home, leaving Ellen torn between two generations in need. In this heartfelt story, three generations of women confront old wounds and discover joy in one another as they redefine what it means to be family.
NYWIFT Night Out with HRTS at the National Arts Club
Are you a member of New York Women in Film & Television? Interested in becoming one? Join us for our next NYWIFT Night Out, where we are thrilled to meet up with our friends at Hollywood Radio & Television Society to foster further connection.
This event will take place at NYC's historic National Arts Club and will open with a brief panel conversation among leaders from NYWIFT and HRTS. We hope you'll come out and enjoy the gorgeous setting and great company.
The NYWIFT Night Out is a safe space to ask entertainment-related questions, seek advice, explore employment opportunities, and discover other industry connections. Bring your business cards and get ready to make connections! As always, all NYWIFT members are welcome and encouraged to attend and mix, mingle, and get to know our dynamic and talented members and staff in an informal setting.
NYWIFT Creative Showcase: Members at the 2025 SOHO International Film Festival
The NYWIFT Member Screening Series comes to SOHO International Film Festival with a selection of six short films showcasing talented members of the New York Women in Film & Television community in key creative roles.
Showcase screening followed by a conversation with the artists, and a reception at the festival filmmakers' lounge.
One Hand Don’t Clap at Alfreda’s Cinema
The Women’s Film Preservation Fund of NYWIFT is thrilled to announce Kavery Kaul’s celebrated documentary One Hand Don’t Clap screens at Alfreda’s Cinema as part of our 30th Anniversary screening series.
Enjoy music and film under the stars with legendary calypso musicians in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park!
NYWIFT Virtual Hangout with WFTV UK
Gather together online with your NYWIFT colleagues at our September 30th virtual speed networking mixer. We will be joined by our friends across the pond from Women in Film & TV (UK)!
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.
NYWIFT Co-Presents Films at the 48th Annual Asian American International Film Festival
New York Women in Film & Television is proud to co-present screenings at the 48th Annual Asian American International Film Festival, which takes place July 31 - August 10, 2025 in New York City and online.
This year's festival features a captivating array of films that delve into themes of love, relationships, grief, and complex emotions.
In addition to a stellar lineup of films, the festival will feature exclusive panels, receptions, and VIP events, providing unique opportunities to connect with industry professionals and fellow film enthusiasts.
NYWIFT Virtual Hangout with WIFT Austin
Gather together online with your NYWIFT colleagues at our July 30th virtual speed networking mixer. We will be joined by our Southern friends from Women in Film & TV Austin! Come ready to share creative ideas, suggestions, and contact info for further engagement.
We will begin the evening with a ten-minute salon conversation to discuss WIFT Austin'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 and mix, mingle.
NYWIFT WFPF Screenings: ‘Yudie’ and ‘Spirit to Spirit: Nikki Giovanni’
Two films preserved by NYWIFT’s Women’s Film Preservation Fund are screening at DCTV’s Firehouse Cinema on June 24th at 7:30 PM.
YUDIE and SPIRIT TO SPIRIT: NIKKI GIOVANNI
Two classic short documentaries directed by NYWIFT Member Mirra Bank
