Applications Are Now Open the NYWIFT/WFPF Grant

The NYWIFT WFPF Preservation Grant cycle is now open The deadline is June 15th. Since 1995 the Women’s Film Preservation Fund (WFPF) of New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) has been bringing awareness to women’s enormous accomplishment in filmmaking by funding preservation of films made by American women everywhere and films made in the US by women from other countries.

Episode 907: Laura Hemingway & Gabrielle Muller

https://youtu.be/6MVnRPInPts Hosted by Jason Godbey, Creative Director Behind the Rabbit Productions On this episode actor/writer Laura Hemingway & director Gabrielle Muller talk about their feature film, Crossroads of America (winner Best Feature - Katra Film Series) currently available on Amazon. Laura Hemingway and Gabrielle Muller are featured in our recap of the 9th Annual Katra … Continue reading Episode 907: Laura Hemingway & Gabrielle Muller

NYWIFT ANNOUNCES LOREEN ARBUS DISABILITY AWARENESS GRANT AWARDEES

Lisa Denker’s Still Judy is an hour-long documentary about the remarkable Judy Finelli, who transcends the burden of living the multiple sclerosis by connecting to the circus arts and her family, and regains the will to live anew. I Am More Than My Hair is a documentary film and photography book that brings awareness to alopecia and dispells the myth of what beauty is "supposed" to look like, by featuring women who have experienced hair loss and how they empower themselves to see beauty beyond the media's standards.

Episode 901: Sarah Pirozek

https://youtu.be/vJqroaYIylA Hosted by Jason Godbey, Creative Director, Behind the Rabbit Productions On this episode director Sarah Pirozek talks about her indie feature film, #LIKE which was featured at the Brooklyn Film Festival. Now available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and VUDU and more. For more content follow us here or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

NYWIFT CULMINATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH WITH A WEEKEND OF SCREENINGS CELEBRATING WOMEN STORYTELLERS

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) culminates its month-long recognition of Women’s History with a weekend of screenings celebrating female creators in film, television, and media. NYWIFT will screen IFC Films’ critically-acclaimed Farewell Amor March 26-27 as part of its annual SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now Day) celebration in partnership with SAG-AFTRA, FF2 Media, Women in the Arts & Media Coalition (WAMC), HerFlix, In Creative Company, The Gotham, African-American Women in Cinema (AAWIC), and Women Make Movies (WMM), followed by a talkback with filmmaker Ekwa Msangi on Saturday, March 27 at 12 PM EST. Then the 41st Annual NYWIFT Muse Awards celebrating women of vision and achievement will have its educational broadcast on CUNY TV on Sunday, March 28 at 8 PM EST.

NYWIFT AND FGI PRESENT “FASHION AND THE FIRST LADIES”

An in-depth look at fashion as a communication tool throughout history and politics in celebration of Women’s History Month NEW YORK, NY – March 8, 2021 – New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) and the Fashion Group International (FGI) are proud to present “Fashion and the First Ladies” on Friday, March 12, 2021 … Continue reading NYWIFT AND FGI PRESENT “FASHION AND THE FIRST LADIES”

Episode 821: Andrea Ward

https://youtu.be/KBccSwKpapw Hosted by Jason Godbey, Creative Director, Behind the Rabbit Productions On this week's episode, actor/filmmaker Andrea Ward talks about her latest project, Deception Streets and filmmaking in the COVID era. For more content follow us here or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Episode 810: Julie Rowen

https://youtu.be/uJxLSTmn4-M Hosted by Jason Godbey Creative Director, Behind the Rabbit Productions On this week's episode, director Julie Rowen talks about her documentary, The Air of the Time. We first interviewed Julie at this year's Soho International Film Festival. Click here to watch our opening night coverage. Follow us here for new episodes every Wednesday as … Continue reading Episode 810: Julie Rowen

Episode 806: Kiara C. Jones

https://youtu.be/MNXKRDoyxWU Hosted by Jason Godbey, Creative Director, Behind the Rabbit Productions On this episode Independent Spirit Award nominated filmmaker, Kiara C. Jones talks about her career and being a socially conscious creator. This episode is made possible by Katra Alumni Series Talks and brought to you by JMR Rentals. For new episodes every Wednesday follow … Continue reading Episode 806: Kiara C. Jones