WIFT-T provided opportunities for making significant connections through 27 different mentoring, networking and industry events. Members were able to enrich their careers while having fun and making new friends and work contacts.
From workshop-style intensives to panel discussions, a wide range of career-changing programming was offered to enhance the skills of our members. We aimed to support their ability to be confident decision-makers at all stages of their careers.
We revelled in celebrating and promoting women’s successes – especially those of our members. Six incredible industry professionals were honoured at this year's Crystal Awards Gala and we packed the house at our Showcase event.
The industry is changing at warp speed. Our goal is to help our members succeed in this new world, at every stage of their careers.
In 2015, WIFT-T programming, mentorships, and special events covered issues of vital importance in today’s digitally-focused industry. We hosted hot topic panel discussions, such as “Strategies for Building a Successful Web Series” and “Social Media Training for Executives.” Effective intensives were offered, including our wildly successful Digital Media Bootcamp. Our mentorship programs included a producer internship at Deluxe’s digital production studio and a games development producer mentorship with Ubisoft.
In everything we do, we are committed to women's success.
We are dedicated to supporting women in the screen-based industry and are always looking for ways to better serve our members.
Over the past year, WIFT-T launched several new and exciting program initiatives that enable women to connect, learn, and advance, such as The Shaw Media Management Accelerator. Through such programming, WIFT-T actively enriched the careers and lives of individual women and the industry at large. Diversified perspectives and well-informed, well-trained professionals lead to a more robust and vibrant workforce – fostering innovation, producing fresh content, and forging leaders ready for the industry of tomorrow.
WIFT-T is an essential resource in today's changing landscape.
WIFT-T empowers women to be capable, confident, connected and successful in their careers in screen-based media. That's our mission and our passion.
We support the development and advancement of women in the screen-based industry. Member based, we are a collection of enthusiastic women and men who are committed to this objective. The following beliefs and values form the philosophy from which our organization developed:
It's because of you that WIFT-T was formed. Smart, strong, savvy women and men changing the world, one screen at a time.
There would be no WIFT-T without the support of our invaluable partners who join with us to make a difference.
Funds are raised to support our professional development programs and bursaries. Give the Gift of WIFT!
Our board is comprised of a remarkable group of women who generously give their time and counsel to guide WIFT-T.
These folks dedicate their skills and abilities each day to making our game-changing programs and events happen.
Our work would simply not be possible without our wonderful volunteers. Thank you. Email to join and get on our mailing list.
Jeremy Clark, Brownwyn Ferguson, and Brittany Choban
An indispensable and leading WIFT-T partner for many years, Shaw Media was our most generous corporate sponsor in 2015.
From financial support to partnering with WIFT-T to launch a new intensive training program and to contribute to the success of our annual Crystal Awards, Shaw Media went above and beyond over the past year to support WIFT-T and the continued advancement and strengthening of Canada's media industry.
“The more we are blessed with material wealth, the greater our responsibility to give back to society.”
~JR Shaw, Founder & Executive Chair, Shaw Communications
Shaw Media launched our inaugural Shaw Media Management Accelerator (SMMA) program in 2015, committing at least two years of support for this vital intensive. The program accelerates participants’ careers by helping them become effective managers, decision makers and communicators — foundations for becoming future leaders.
In December 2015, Shaw Media joined with WIFT-T as a Crystal Awards Presenting Partner, celebrating outstanding contributions by Canadian media professionals.
If your company is interested in partnering with us, email us to start making a difference, or donate to the Foundation for WIFT-T.