The screen industry needs to "meaningfully grapple" with the longstanding, systemic issues that impact upon parents/carers in the sector, according to Professor Deb Verhoeven, one of the researchers behind Raising Films Australia's recent survey report.
WIFT Australia has launched WIFT V-Fest, a three-day festival to feature masterclasses, workshops, panels, keynotes and a short film competition....
Women in Film and Television (WIFT) Australia has opened applications for its three-month MentorHer program, which facilitates mentorships between female-identifying practitioners who are in the early stages of their career or those looking to shift into a new area in the screen industry with experienced practitioners.
To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), Women in Film and Television (WIFT) Australia has partnered with Event Cinemas to screen...
Over a year ago, the Weinstein allegations ignited the momentum of the #MeToo movement. Since then there has been an overwhelming shift in conversations around gender, sexual harassment and diversity. The exposure of the pain and damage of abuse is unprecedented. This has also given rise to fear and uncertainty about what to do next. I think it is timely to recall the words of #Metoo founder Tarana Burke, who describes one of the specific purposes of the movement as radical community healing, writes WIFT Australia chair Katrina Irawati Graham.
Producer Liz Tomkins will be the next chair of Women in Film & Television (WIFT) Australia, succeeding Katrina Irawati Graham.
Off the back of last year's Raising Films Australia survey, which surveyed parents and carers about their experiences working in the screen industry, Create NSW has introduced a series of new initiatives - similar to those recently implemented by the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC).
Producer Carolyn Johnson and director Catriona McKenzie are the inaugural recipients of the SAFC's Doing It Differently development initiative for their screen adaptation of Patricia Cornelius’ play, 'Love'.