Women in Film & Television - Toronto

Women in Film & Television - Toronto WIFT+ Toronto is a member-based nonprofit org that supports women+ in the screen-based industry. Welcome to the Official WIFT Toronto page!

If you are a Member who wishes to communicate with other Members please visit the WIFT Toronto Members Forum GROUP at https://www.facebook.com/groups/532051843646019/

GIVEAWAY! Win a pair of tickets to an advance screening of Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity S*x Pass!Date: Wednesday, Jul...
06/22/2026

GIVEAWAY! Win a pair of tickets to an advance screening of Gail Daughtry And The Celebrity S*x Pass!

Date: Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 PM
Location: Cineplex Yonge & Dundas

When her fiancé uses their "celebrity pass" agreement, Midwest bride Gail Daughtry, played by Zoey Deutch, travels to Hollywood seeking revenge by pursuing her own celebrity encounter.

To enter:
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Winner will be contacted by DM June 29.

GIVEAWAY!Win a pair of tickets to see COUTURE, the latest feature from award-winning writer-director Alice Winocour, at ...
06/19/2026

GIVEAWAY!
Win a pair of tickets to see COUTURE, the latest feature from award-winning writer-director Alice Winocour, at any Cineplex screening!

Academy Award® winner Angelina Jolie stars as Maxine, an American filmmaker who arrives in Paris during the frenzy of Fashion Week. Drawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds - all fighting to take control of their own destinies - Maxine finds herself on a deeply personal journey of self-discovery that forces her to confront the choices shaping her life.

To enter:
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Tag a friend and comment your favourite Angelina Jolie movie!

Winners will be contacted by DM on June 24.
COUTURE opens in theatres on June 26.

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications for the WIFT+ Toronto Women in VFX & Post-Production Mentorship Program close tomorro...
06/18/2026

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications for the WIFT+ Toronto Women in VFX & Post-Production Mentorship Program close tomorrow!

Our most comprehensive program yet, 6 emerging and mid-career professionals will have the opportunity to expand their skills in visual effects and post-production through:

⟡ Week-long in-class intensive (July 15-21, 2026)
featuring workshops and panels led by studio executives and industry leaders;
⟡ Work placement(s) of up to 3 months, where participants will gain real-world experience across the VFX and post-production landscape under the mentorship of an industry professional, and an
⟡ Honorarium of upto $9,000 during the placement

Applications are now open until Friday, June 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

Learn more and apply: https://wift.com/programs-events/women-in-vfx-post/

Photo Credit: Laurie Januska

This program is supported by Amazon MGM Studios’ Ascend Program. Thank you to Rocket Science VFX, Take 5 Productions Inc., and MR. X for their additional support.

WIFT+ Toronto members get FREE tickets to the Oakville Festivals of Film & Art Industry Summit, and save 10% on festival...
06/16/2026

WIFT+ Toronto members get FREE tickets to the Oakville Festivals of Film & Art Industry Summit, and save 10% on festival screenings!

The Oakville Festivals of Film & Art (OFFA), is happening June 17-22, a six-day celebration of film, creativity, and community. Enjoy film screenings, networking events, the Industry Summit, the Awards Gala, and opportunities to connect with filmmakers, artists, and industry professionals from across Ontario and beyond.

On June 19, the OFFA Industry Summit designed for filmmakers, producers, writers, actors, and emerging creators delivers practical insights into financing, market access, production, distribution, and career growth. Moderated by Jonas Chernick, the summit features industry leaders sharing real-world knowledge and opportunities to connect with decision-makers and collaborators.

WIFT+ Toronto members check your discounts and offers page for code!

https://wift.com/members/discounts/

Learn more at offa.ca

Join us for a night of networking with our friends at Women in Film & Television Austin and Women in Film and Media Pitt...
06/15/2026

Join us for a night of networking with our friends at Women in Film & Television Austin and Women in Film and Media Pittsburgh!

Gather in breakout rooms and network with fellow screen industry professionals, spark co-production conversations, promote your work, and strengthen your creative community.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
7:00 PM EDT (Toronto & Pittsburgh) | 6:00 PM CDT (Austin)
Online on Zoom

This event is free to attend and open to WIFT+ Toronto, WIFT Austin and WIFM Pittsburgh members!

Register: https://wift.com/programs-events/virtual-networking-with-austin-pitts/

Join us for our June Walk and Talk at High Park!Connect with fellow WIFT+ Toronto members, enjoy the summer air, and get...
06/11/2026

Join us for our June Walk and Talk at High Park!
Connect with fellow WIFT+ Toronto members, enjoy the summer air, and get your steps in while strolling through the lungs of our city.

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: High Park
(exact location shared before the event)

This event is FREE for WIFT+ Toronto members, register: https://wift.com/programs-events/walk-talk/

Photo Credit: Laurie Januska
Image Description: Photo of WIFT+ Toronto members posing in front of a tree on the boardwalk.

Want to learn more about WIFT+ Toronto? Our Virtual Member & Prospective Member Orientation offers an overview of upcomi...
06/10/2026

Want to learn more about WIFT+ Toronto? Our Virtual Member & Prospective Member Orientation offers an overview of upcoming events, programs, and exclusive benefits available to our community.

Open to current members and those considering joining.

Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Location: Online on Zoom

Register: https://wift.com/programs-events/member-orientation-7/
Photo Credit: Audrey Persaud

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2026 WIFT+ Toronto Crystal Awards!WIFT+ Toronto members are invited to nominate except...
06/09/2026

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2026 WIFT+ Toronto Crystal Awards!

WIFT+ Toronto members are invited to nominate exceptional leaders in Canada’s screen-based industry for a 2026 Crystal Award. Eligible nominees must have a minimum of 10 years of industry experience and a distinguished record of leadership, achievement, and impact.

Award Categories include:
⟡ Creative Excellence
⟡ Innovation Trailblazer
⟡ International Achievement
⟡ Mentorship
⟡ Outstanding Achievement In Business
⟡ Special Jury Award of Distinction (as chosen by the jury)

Nomination Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026 @ 11:59 pm EDT

If you know someone whose work and leadership deserve the spotlight, nominate them today: https://wift.com/programs-events/2026-wift-toronto-crystal-awards-noms/

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:
Major Sponsors: NBCUniversal, Paramount+ Canada
Reception Sponsor: Lionsgate Canada; Supporting Sponsor: Cineplex; Event Sponsors: Blink49 Studios, DGC Ontario, Spin Master; Event Supporters: Banff World Media Festival, Bell Media, Cinespace Toronto, City of Toronto, Gallagher, MAC Cosmetics, Playback, Shaftesbury, Sony Pictures Entertainment Canada, Spin VFX, Take 5 Productions, Telefilm Canada; Design & Production Partner: Big Bang Beige; Vignette Producer: MEM

CLOSING SOON! Our Pitch 101 Workshop is a beginner friendly class designed for emerging creators who want to understand ...
06/09/2026

CLOSING SOON! Our Pitch 101 Workshop is a beginner friendly class designed for emerging creators who want to understand the ins and outs of the pitching process.

Learn from instructor Marina Cordoni, Executive Producer | Business Consultant | Strategic Skills Coach

Marina is an accomplished Executive Producer, Business Consultant, and Strategic Skills Coach with extensive experience across the entertainment industry. Her expertise spans story and script development, business planning, project financing, production management, distribution, promotion, and industry event programming. Marina has a Diploma in Film Production and Certification as a Communications Trainer and Facilitator.

Workshop Date:
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: CSI: Spadina (192 Spadina Ave.)

Scholarship Application Deadline: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Registration Closes: Sunday, June 21, 2026

Learn more and register: https://wift.com/programs-events/pitch-101-workshop/

This program is supported by Ontario Creates

We're excited to announce the two recipients of the 2026 WIFT+ Toronto Banff World Media Festival Scholarship!This compe...
06/05/2026

We're excited to announce the two recipients of the 2026 WIFT+ Toronto Banff World Media Festival Scholarship!

This competitive scholarship, supported by the Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto, provides two WIFT+ Toronto members each with a full delegate pass to attend the Banff World Media Festivaland a $2,500 stipend to cover travel and accommodation.

Amanda Burt Currie is a Peabody Award–winning filmmaker, journalist, and showrunner known for crafting bold, music-driven storytelling across film and television. As a director, producer, and showrunner at Banger Films, she helmed The ’90s Boy Band Boom (2025), an oral history capturing the rise of iconic pop groups, and led production on Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story (2024), a critically acclaimed documentary. She previously served as showrunner for This Is Pop (Netflix/Bell Media), an innovative series reexamining the evolution of popular music. Burt Currie has overseen projects from concept to delivery, led inclusive production initiatives, and secured high-profile interviews and rare archival access. Earlier, as a senior producer at CBC/Radio-Canada, she managed large editorial teams, and produced major cultural and political programming. She holds degrees in journalism and arts from the University of King’s College and a certificate in entertainment law from Osgoode Hall.

Esther Caszo is a Toronto-based Producer and Director with 12+ years of experience across Canada, the UK, and India. Her career spans unscripted television, scripted fiction, and branded content, from producing 250+ episodes at Rogers' Cityline and Breakfast Television, to CBC's Dragons' Den 20, where she helped 17 entrepreneurs secure about $3M in investment. In 2025, Esther founded 4:14 Films Inc., and pivoted into fiction writing, directing, and producing Cry Baby Cry - a short film on consent with an all-female crew and South Asian cast, screening at IFFSA, MISAFF, Canada Shorts, and the Toronto Short Film Festival. She is currently developing Whoopsie Daisy, a psychological drama rooted in the Portuguese Indo-Catholic heritage of Daman India; Leftie, a feature about mental health and cricket; and Mine, a mini-series exploring feminine power and choice. Esther is committed to urgent, culturally specific stories that centre women and underrepresented communities.

Congratulations to both incredible recipients!

Read the full release: https://wift.com/wift-toronto-announces-scholarship-recipients-for-the-2026-banff-world-media-festival/

Address

192 Spadina Avenue #105
Toronto, ON
M5T2C2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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