NYWIFT Masterclass: Post-Production at Company 3 NYC Location
Join us for an in-person NYWIFT Masterclass at Company 3's NYC location!
Learn all about post-production with the award-winning world-renowned team at Company 3.
Discover the history of the post-production process, the latest advancements in color correction technology, best practices for how to communicate with your post team, and what to keep in mind as you budget for the finishing touches on your film.
NYWIFT Member Screening: Familiar Touch
Join us October 22, 2025 at Tribeca Screening Room for a NYWIFT Member Screening of the narrative feature Familiar Touch followed by a Q&A with Writer, Director, Producer and NYWIFT Member Sarah Friedland and cast members Kathleen Chalfant, Carolyn Michelle and H. Jon Benjamin. Moderated by Kate Erbland (IndieWire).
READ MORENYWIFT Co-Presents NewFest Closing Night Film “Christy”
NYWIFT Co-presents the closing night film Christy at the 37th NewFest Film Festival on Sunday, October 19th.
Fueled by determination and an unrelenting will to win, Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) explodes from her small-town West Virginia roots into the world of professional boxing. Under the guidance of trainer Jim (Ben Foster), she becomes a champion, commanding a fiery persona inside the ring. But outside of it, her life begins to unravel as she confronts her family, her identity, and a relationship that turns violent and life-threatening.
Based on remarkable true events, Christy is a rare sports film with a queer real-life figure at its center — a gripping story of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life against all odds.
NYWIFT CEO Cynthia Lopez in Conversation with Spike Lee at Storytelling 360
Join NYWIFT CEO Cynthia Lopez for a keynote conversation with Award-Winning Director Spike Lee at Storytelling 360 at DGA Theater!
Storytelling360 is a curated series of discussion panels featuring creative luminaries, providing practical insights into the state of the craft and profession of storytelling.
NYWIFT Co-Presents with Fulbright India: Aparna Sen & Deepa Mehta in Conversation with Vishaka Desai
NYWIFT in collaboration with the Fulbright Association India Interest Group, invites you to a special virtual event bringing together two of India’s most acclaimed filmmakers, Aparna Sen and Deepa Mehta, in conversation with cultural leader Vishaka Desai.
READ MORENYWIFT @ Woodstock Film Festival – “Creative Control: Censorship, Film Audiences and Free Speech”
Throughout history, creators have faced the challenge of industry and government censorship, with authorities attempting to control the narratives and themes presented on screen. Despite these restrictions, many filmmakers have bravely pushed the boundaries of artistic expression, using their work to highlight social and political issues, and advocate for freedom of speech. Storytellers have subverted such restrictions using techniques like metaphor or allegory, contributing to the evolution of the medium and preserving cultural heritage.
This panel co-presented with Woodstock Film Festival, will bring together documentary and narrative filmmakers with industry leaders to discuss the complex interplay between artistic freedom and societal values, in both a historical and contemporary context.
Panelists include Julia Bacha, Melissa Leo, Yoruba Richen, and Kim A. Snyder. Moderated by NYWIFT CEO Cynthia Lopez.
NYWIFT x Hellenic Film Society Co-Present ‘Little England’ at New York Greek Film Expo
Join Hellenic Film Society & NYWIFT as we proudly co-present Little England during New York Greek Film Expo 2025!
In this story of passion, family and loss, two sisters are divided by their love for the same man. The title Little England refers to the island of Andros, where the film takes place, and its success in its rivalry with the mighty shipping industry of England before WWII.
NYWIFT x Hellenic Film Society Co-Present ‘Wishbone’ at New York Greek Film Expo
Join Hellenic Film Society & NYWIFT as we proudly co-present Wishbone during New York Greek Film Expo 2025! Followed by an audience Q&A with Director Penny Panayotopoulou. Moderated by NYWIFT Board member Luchina Fisher.
When his brother dies unexpectedly, a financially strapped hospital security guard is forced to care for his young niece. As expenses pile up and ownership of the house he shares with his mother is threatened, he becomes involved in a medical scam that would have him give false testimony against a dedicated doctor in exchange for money. Theater actor Giannis Karampampas, in his first leading film role, gives a mesmerizing performance and proves himself a screen actor to watch.
NYWIFT 2025 Hamptons Brunch & 21st Annual Short Film Showcase
New York Women in Film & Television is delighted to partner again with the Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) (October 3 – 13, 2025) for our Annual Brunch and co-present the Filmmakers Calling the Shots short film showcase – all in celebration of the outstanding achievements by women and nonbinary filmmakers at the festival.
READ MOREThe Business of Adaptations for Film & TV – Fall 2025
Agents, Hollywood producers, and publishers are always searching for the next great story, but not all writers start from scratch. Oftentimes, ideas come from the things we see, read, write and hear. The challenge for many is how to transition these materials from their original form of a book, article, and story into a full-fledged viable screenplay and adaptation material for another medium.
Savvy industry professionals love to leverage their time and efforts by capitalizing on a story that can be adapted into many forms. Learn from this experienced panel about ways to locate common sources for your story or script and the power and pitfalls of working with adaptations for your project.
NYWIFT Masterclass: Comedy Writing
Join NYWIFT for our Masterclass Series: Comedy Writing with Saturday Night Live writers Alison Gates and Emily Spivey.
Step inside the writers' room with two acclaimed Saturday Night Live writers as they share their secrets and skills of crafting sketches that land. Whether you're an aspiring comedian, writer, or just a fan of great comedy, you'll gain insider tips, writing strategies, and plenty of laughs along the way.
2025 NYWIFT Creative Workforce Summit: Creative Sustainability in the Age of AI
Join us for the 2025 NYWIFT Creative Workforce Summit focused on creating sustainable careers for women across the industry, with a spotlight on AI.
We will bring together an audience of emerging and established creators from the filmmaking, journalism, science, and public policy communities, drawing on the experience of a variety of leaders whose work is rooted in supporting arts and culture as a career path. The day will feature keynote addresses by media and cultural thought-leaders and panels of filmmakers, funders, industry stakeholders, and experts in various fields, discussing AI through the lens of art, culture and the shifting nature of creative work.
NYWIFT Member Screening: ‘Sex Work: It’s Just a Job’
Join us for a NYWIFT Member Screening of the documentary SEX WORK: It’s Just a Job by NYWIFT members Tami Kashia Gold and Bienvenida Matias. Followed by a Q&A with NY State Senator Jules Salazar (Chair, Committee on Crime Victims), Assemblymember Soufrant-Forrest (Assembly District 57), and Jared Trujillo (Law & Policy Counsel Equality New York). Moderated by NYWIFT CEO Cynthia Lopez.
Sex Work: It’s Just a Job tells the story of the movement to decriminalize sex work through an ensemble of people who work in the sex trades involving monetary exchange between adults. What sets this film apart is its centering of the voices of sex workers themselves: we hear from a diverse group of New York City workers and learn about their challenges, successes, and the solidarity they bring to their activism.
NYWIFT Summer Soirée: Leveling Up: Girls in Gaming and VR Development
Join NYWIFT at Penthouse45 for our Summer Soiree, highlighting game creators and experts!
The conversation will present new ideas and give insight to what the present and future hold for creators at the intersection of art and technology, followed by a networking reception. Hear about storytelling across mediums, adapting to a fast-paced industry in a constantly shifting cultural landscape, building community online, collaborating with brands and what is next for women bringing their stories to new audiences.
NYWIFT, NYAFF, and AIM Present: The Art & Commerce of Asian American Cinema
Join the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), Asian Americans in Media (AIM) and New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) for a candid conversation on the evolving intersection of artistry and business in independent filmmaking. Speakers include Poh Si Teng, Mynette Louie, and Veronica Reyes-How. Moderated by Thavary Krouch.
READ MORENYWIFT Fiscal Sponsorship Brunch Meeting in Partnership with Flagstar Bank
Join NYWIFT for our first Fiscal Sponsorship Brunch Meeting in partnership with Flagstar Bank! Meet fellow filmmakers in the program and learn about tools designed for film and television production, including Incentiviiz and Conduiit. Speakers include Shawn Hamilton (Founder of Conduiit, Inc.), Peter Marra (Senior Vice President and Group Director, Flagstar Bank), and Easmanie Michel (NYWIFT Director of Artists’ Programs and Finance).
READ MORENYWIFT Co-Presents with NY Indian Film Festival: Conversation with Smriti Mundhra
NYWIFT is proud to co-present with New York Indian Film Festival a conversation with Academy Award nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra. Moderated by NYWIFT Member Sweta Keswani.
READ MORENYWIFT 2025 Annual Member Meeting + Meet the Board Candidates
It’s that time of year again — NYWIFT will soon elect our 2025-2026 Board of Directors! For the occasion, we are holding a special NYWIFT Annual Member Meeting where members can meet the candidates.
Enjoy lite bites and cocktails at Manhattan Neighborhood Network!
Then, you will have the opportunity to hear brief remarks from board candidates, ask questions, and mix & mingle. The candidates will be announced soon.
All NYWIFT members – and future members! – are welcome and encouraged to attend to mix, mingle and get to know our dynamic and talented members and leaders in an informal setting. We hope to see you there.
