When you become a member of Women in Film Chicago, you become part of a movement – one that’s actively creating opportunity for women in our industry, and for our industry, in Chicago.
By joining our dynamic organization, you are choosing to:
Make a Difference
Empower, promote and mentor women in our industry and the creative community by championing Chicago as the leader of high-caliber media production.
Create Opportunity
Expand your network and outreach of valuable contacts. Our exciting events give you a chance to meet hundreds of industry professionals with the potential to enhance your career.
Achieve Your Highest Potential
Hone your skills at our many smart, relevant workshops and programs.
Reach the Best and Brightest in our Industry With a newsletter readership in the thousands, and access to over 40 international Women in Film chapters, your name or business becomes available to a whole new world of major industry partners and professionals.
All membership levels receive these fantastic benefits:
- Recognition of Membership in E-Newsletters
- Subscription to WIF/Chicago monthly E- Newsletter
- Special membership admission rates at WIF/Chicago events
- Admission to exclusive, members-only WIF/Chicago events
- Special offers from WIF/Chicago sponsors in the media creation industry
- Opportunity to participate in WIF/Chicago Professional Mentorship Program
- Discount subscription rate to WIF/Chicago partner publications
- Recognition of membership in newsletter and international directory
General Membership – $125.00 (USD)
Subscription period: 1 year
No recurring payments
In addition to our standard benefits, General Members receive:
- •Ability to bring one guest to select WIF/Chicago events for member price
- • Invitation to Member-Only events
- • Voting/Participation privileges (Boards, Committees)
- • Opportunity to become a mentor or participate as a mentee
Professional Membership – $250.00 (USD)
Subscription period: 1 year
No recurring payments
In addition to our standard benefits, Professional Members receive:
- • Invitation for member and a guest to Professional Member Exclusive Annual Brunch
- • Ability to bring guests to all WIF/Chicago events for member price
- • Invitation to Professional Members exclusive events
- • May participate as a presenter or host WIF Networking or Career events.
- • Voting/Participation privileges (Boards, Committees)
- • Opportunity to mentor
Student Membership – $35.00 (USD)
Subscription period: 1 year
No recurring payments
Student Members receive all of our standard benefits.
(Requires a copy of current class schedule and student ID)
- • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to the media creation industry
- • Suggested to donate 15 hours of volunteer time to WIF/Chicago
- • Opportunity to become a mentee through the WIF Mentorship Program