The following are events we know about and want to tell you about. Unless otherwise stated, they are not events sponsored by WIFTI Chicago NFP. Sometimes an event planner provides members with a discount. All events, to our understanding, are open to general public attendees.

March 2008 - Women’s History Month

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2008 – Unions & Guilds in the Chicago creative industry have been such a hot topic at WIF events throughout the past year that WIF has decided to host a Roundtable event focusing on them. If you're a director, producer, actor, designer, editor, technician, or writer, this event is the one to get your questions out about unions--and have them answered by a union representative. TIME: 3:00pm – 5:00pm, LOCATION: Bridges Media Group, 100 West Kinzie St. 3rd Floor, Chicago. COST: WIFC members $5.00, Non-members $15.00. RSVP to rsvp@wifchicago.org with ROUNDTABLE in the subject line.
Saturday, March 29, 2008 – International SWAN Day. WITASWAN (Women in the Audiences Supporting Women Artists Now) is a completely voluntary grassroots initiative. The goal is to persuade as many people as possible to make a commitment to see at least one work a month created by a woman artist – whether it is a film, a play, a concert, an exhibit or some other arts experience. Declare yourself a member of WITASWAN right now – visit http://www.films42.com/witaswan.asp

April 2008

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 – Midwest Independent Film Festival (SE). WIF/C Members get discounted $7.00 ticket entry to MIFF – the only film festival in the country solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker. First Tuesday of every month. For more info visit www.midwestfilm.com . Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Films start at 7:30 p.m. Landmark Century Theatre, 2828 N. Clark Street at Diversey, Chicago. We thank Midwest Independent Film Festival for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Monday, April 21, 2008 – WIFC Annual Member Meeting. RSVP to rsvp@wifchicago.org - with ANNUAL MEETING in the subject line. Come have a night out on us – MEMBERS ONLY. Not a Member, we can sign you up at the door for 20% off. Come enjoy great people, free drinks, free munchies....and finally.... SPRING! What better reasons to get our Membership together? TIME: 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Jefferson Tap, 325 N. Jefferson, Chicago.

May 2008

Saturday, May 3, 2008 – Final Draft/Scriptshark presents Business of Writing Seminar. This seminar will be filled with critical yet overlooked info essential for any writer’s success. Special appearance by screenwriting guru and Writers Boot Camp Founder Jeff Gordon. For more info visit: Scriptshark WIFC MEMBERS for discount, visit HERE.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 –Midwest Independent Film Festival (SE). WIF/C Members get discounted $7.00 ticket entry to MIFF – the only film festival in the country solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker. First Tuesday of every month. For more info visit MIFF Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Films start at 7:30 p.m. Landmark Century Theatre, 2828 N. Clark Street at Diversey, Chicago. We thank Midwest Independent Film Festival for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 – WIFC Executive Breakfast. Breakfasts are geared towards Upper Level and Executive Members. THIS BREAKFAST: Does Sex Sell and Implications on Advertising. LOCATION: Grande Luxe Café, second level above Ann Taylor on the Corner of N. Michigan Avenue and Ontario Street - street entrance is 111 Ontario Street. (600 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) COST: $50, WIFC MEMBERS $40, TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. RSVP to rsvp@wifchicago.org with BFAST in the subject line.

June 2008

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 – Midwest Independent Film Festival (SE). WIF/C Members get discounted $7.00 ticket entry to MIFF – the only film festival in the country solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker. First Tuesday of every month. For more info visit www.midwestfilm.com . Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Films start at 7:30 p.m. Landmark Century Theatre, 2828 N. Clark Street at Diversey, Chicago. We thank Midwest Independent Film Festival for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 19, 2008 – WIFC Backlot. The Backlot Series combines a tour of selected Chicago production facilities with an educational overview of how these companies approach and support the creative process. RSVP to rsvp@wifchicago.org with BACKLOT in the subject line. TOPIC and LOCATION TBD.
Monday, June 23, 2008 – 2008 Annual SCREEN Golf Outing. We thank SCREEN Magazine for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.

July 2008

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 – WIFC Movie Night. Summer Nights at Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. Join WIFC at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival – free outdoor movies in Grant Park on the big screen. The festival runs Tuesdays July 15th through August 26th in Butler Field/Grant Park at Monroe and Lake Shore Drive. Bring your blanket and meet us there! We thank the Chicago Film Office for being a Corporate Sponsor of Women In Film/Chicago.

August 2008

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 – Midwest Independent Film Festival (SE). WIF/C Members get discounted $7.00 ticket entry to MIFF – the only film festival in the country solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker. First Tuesday of every month. For more info visit www.midwestfilm.com . Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Films start at 7:30 p.m. Landmark Century Theatre, 2828 N. Clark Street at Diversey, Chicago. We thank Midwest Independent Film Festival for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 –SCREEN‘s SCHMOOZE ’08. Come Schmooze at the creative industry’s bash of the year. We thank SCREEN Magazine for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 – WIFC Movie Night. Summer Nights at Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. Join WIFC at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival – free outdoor movies in Grant Park on the big screen. The festival runs Tuesdays July 15th through August 26th in Butler Field/Grant Park at Monroe and Lake Shore Drive. Bring your blanket and meet us there! We thank the Chicago Film Office for being a Corporate Sponsor of Women In Film/Chicago.

September 2008

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 – Midwest Independent Film Festival (SE). WIF/C Members get discounted $7.00 ticket entry to MIFF – the only film festival in the country solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker. First Tuesday of every month. For more info visit www.midwestfilm.com . Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Films start at 7:30 p.m. Landmark Century Theatre, 2828 N. Clark Street at Diversey, Chicago. We thank Midwest Independent Film Festival for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 – WIFC Build-A-Skill. The Build A Skill Series allows attendees to come away with real-world knowledge for use in their day-to-day career pursuits. RSVP to rsvp@wifchicago.org with BAS in the subject line. TOPIC and LOCATION TBD.

October 2008

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 – Midwest Independent Film Festival (SE). WIF/C Members get discounted $7.00 ticket entry to MIFF – the only film festival in the country solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker. First Tuesday of every month. For more info visit www.midwestfilm.com Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Films start at 7:30 p.m. Landmark Century Theatre, 2828 N. Clark Street at Diversey, Chicago. We thank Midwest Independent Film Festival for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 – WIFC Focus Awards Luncheon. The Focus Awards honor women who have contributed significantly to the film, television, advertising and corporate production industries and who have a tie to Chicago and the Midwest. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please email focus@wifchicago.org

November 2008

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 – Midwest Independent Film Festival (SE). WIF/C Members get discounted $7.00 ticket entry to MIFF – the only film festival in the country solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker. First Tuesday of every month. For more info visit www.midwestfilm.com . Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Films start at 7:30 p.m. Landmark Century Theatre, 2828 N. Clark Street at Diversey, Chicago. We thank Midwest Independent Film Festival for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 – WIFC Backlot. The Backlot Series combines a tour of selected Chicago production facilities with an educational overview of how these companies approach and support the creative process. RSVP to rsvp@wifchicago.org with BACKLOT in the subject line. TOPIC and LOCATION TBD.
Tuesday, November 22, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Summit Meeting.

December 2008

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 – Midwest Independent Film Festival (SE). BEST OF MIDWEST AWARDS CEREMONY. WIF/C Members get discounted $7.00 ticket entry to MIFF – the only film festival in the country solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker. First Tuesday of every month. For more info visit www.midwestfilm.com . Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Films start at 7:30 p.m. Landmark Century Theatre, 2828 N. Clark Street at Diversey, Chicago. We thank Midwest Independent Film Festival for being a Friend of Women In Film/Chicago.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 – WIFC Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m.