Women in Film/Chicago Current News

Join the board of Women in Film Chicago!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:33:39 GMT

Get to know great people, feel good about volunteering, and support women like you in the industry.

We need a Webmaster; someone to handle both the front and back ends of our website.

We use Wild Apricot as our content manager, which incorporates the member database, online store, calendar and other functions. As a vice chair in the Internal Communications Committee you’ll work closely with other committees to establish the best marketing for us and content for our members. The ideal candidate will be interested in web development and be comfortable learning a basic Content Management system. HTML and CSS a plus. Your people skills will come in handy as you gather content from a busy board. Your attention to detail is essential as you proofread the content and links.

This is an appointed opportunity, and although a non-voting position, it's an excellent entry onto the Board of Women in Film Chicago.

Send a brief bio and statement of interest to info@wifchicago.org

WIFC also has a new vice chair position to announce; Channel Organizer!

As an organization representing screen-based media, we are ready to have our own online channel. We need someone in the Internal Communications Committee to spearhead and manage an online outlet for video content. Working with the board, you’ll determine the best outlet (YouTube, Vimeo, our website, a combination?), the content (member’s work, educational videos, psas, recordings of WIFC events ?) acquire, organize and upload that content.

This vice chair position is an appointed opportunity, and although it's non-voting, makes an excellent entry onto the Board of Women in Film Chicago.

Send a brief bio and statement of interest to info@wifchicago.org

Apply for the WIFC Mentorship program today

Mindy Hilt — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:03:17 GMT

Applications for the 2011 mentorship program are now available online here. Deadline is May 1, 2011. If you have any questions email us at:

mentorship@wifchicago.org

VIDEO - Powerful reminder from our friends at Women's Media Center

Mindy Hilt — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:55:27 GMT

Recap - Women in Film Chicago 2011 Kick Off Event

Mindy Hilt — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:12:38 GMT

WIFC launched the year with an annual Kick Off party on January 27, 2011. Over 100 current members, sponsors, and WIFC supporters gathered at the Dana Hotel's, Aja Cafe in Chicago and celebrated with a raffle, WIF trivia, sipping cocktails and noshing on delicious sushi and Asian fare. Our only event that offers an opportunity to purchase discounted memberships brought in nearly 50 new members and a sponsorship renewal from Caption & Subtitle Services.

Raffle winners will enjoy donations such as an annual membership to The Chicago Art Institute, the Gene Siskel Theater, dining at Chicago's Naha, one hour massage, and AMC movie tickets.

WIFC would like to thank raffle donors:

Gene Siskel
Ruth: Edelman Integrated Marketing
Amusing Company
Avid
Teetsy.com
Chicago Chocolate Tours
Julie Larsen
Vagabond Audio
Sip Coffee House
PortaBrace
Stephanie Sack of "Vive la Femme"
Marianne Greco
Marianne Newton
Jessica Antes

HUGE WIFC Kickoff Party at Aja in the Dana Hotel

Jayme Joyce — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:01:11 GMT

WIFC's 2011 Annual Kick Off Party!

Women in Film will be launching the 2011 year with our annual Kick Off party!

Join us at the Dana Hotel's, Aja on Thursday, January 27th, and take advantage of an OPEN bar from 6-9pm, FREE appetizers, FREE raffle prizes, and networking with lots of your peers!

PLUS Join / Renew / Extend your WIFC Membership or Sponsorship and SAVE 20%

Professional Membership - regularly $250 - get it for $200

General Membership - regularly $125 - get it for $100

Student Membership - regularly $35 - get it for $28

DATE:       Thursday, January 27, 2011

TIME:        6-9pm

PLACE:     Aja at the Dana Hotel

                660 N. State Street | Chicago, IL 60654

TICKETS: CLICK HERE or pay at the door

WIFC, IPA and IFP Members - PREPAY ONLINE AND SAVE

·         $5 online

·         $10 at the door

Non-Members - PREPAY ONLINE AND SAVE

·         $15 online

·         $20 at the door

Still Not Convinced?

·         Everyone gets a free raffle ticket

·         Complete Trivia Game, get another free ticket

·         More Raffle tickets available

·         $5/each, 5-for-$20, $50-for your height in tickets

Don't wait! SAVE and get your tickets TODAY at www.wifchicago.org.

ABOUT WOMEN IN FILM CHICAGO: Women in Film Chicago (WIFC) is a nonprofit membership organization for all creative content professionals. With a focus on driving the advancement of women in this industry, WIF Chicago provides a dynamic network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and opportunities and builds a solid educational platform to accelerate the professional development of our members.

The Chicago chapter of this dynamic and diverse organization is dedicated to promoting the professional and educational advancement of our members, men and women alike, while contributing to the overall success of Chicago as a provider of high-caliber commercial, television, independent and major film production.

WIFC launches new website

Mindy Hilt — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 22:08:29 GMT

Women in Film Chicago has launched our new, improved site. Now members can communicate online via our message boards, register for events online and keep up to date on happenings in the Chicago media creation industry.