Women In Film Chicago provides a network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and opportunities in Chicago, and builds a solid educational platform as well. We are also an event based organization, which such events as The Backlot Series, where we go inside a production facilities for an educational overview of how these companies approach and support the creative process, our Build A Skill series, which is a workshop where attendees learn real world knowledge, and many more.
As a student member, you have the opportunity to network with all collegiate peers throughout Chicago, collaborate on your own projects, and meet Chicago working professionals at our numerous events. Our student members have preferential placement with our Mentorship Program, and also get the same discounts from sponsors and vendors in Chicago as our full membership members.
The membership fee for one year is $35, and we also require our student members to volunteer 15 hours a year at either our events or on one of our committees of their choice. When you volunteer you get into events FOR FREE! Also for non-volunteered events you do get the member discount pricing.
We focus on networking, and building your professional circle, and through WIFC you will have the opportunity to experience the professionalism of the film and media community of Chicago and also be a part of a strong organization.