Women in Film & Television Austin

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Women in Film & Television Austin We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings together Austin's robust female identifying creatives.

07/21/2026

Join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, July 28 focused on Music Licensing for Film with guest speaker Laney McCormick Scene Support Music.

Laney is a Music Supervisor, Clearance Specialist and Sync Agent, dedicated to helping creatives license music that fits both their artistic vision and budget. A former music educator of 20 years, she also champions musicians by placing their work in film, television, advertising, podcasts and video games.

Outside of her work in music supervision, she is an accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, having performed with the Cincinnati Symphony, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Vocal Arts Ensemble, the Queen City Sisters, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra.

⏰ Tuesday, July 28 from 12 to 1 p.m.
👋 See you then!

Another successful Third Thursday, connecting with our fellow filmmakers, creatives and industry pros.Thank you our feat...
07/17/2026

Another successful Third Thursday, connecting with our fellow filmmakers, creatives and industry pros.

Thank you our featured guest - scream queen, horror host, filmmaker, producer and musician, Sarah Webb, AKA Scarah, Damsel of the Doomed.

Become a member of WIFT Austin and stay connected to the community, opportunities and resources built to support you.

From networking events and workshops to exclusive member perks and industry connections, this is where your next step starts!

Join us at wiftaustin.org

07/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Member of the Year, Janelle Lee Austin! Janelle Lee (Vergara) Austin

Janelle’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to uplifting our community have made a lasting impact on Women in Film & Television Austin. We are incredibly grateful for all she has contributed and are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

As she embarks on her next chapter, we wish Jannelle nothing but continued success, joy, and new opportunities. Thank you for everything you’ve done for our community—you’ll always be part of the WIFT Austin family. ❤️

Congratulations, Janelle!

The good times were flowing at our Golden Hour, thanks to our beverage sponsors:• Bloom• Humano Tequila• Roya GroupCheer...
07/09/2026

The good times were flowing at our Golden Hour, thanks to our beverage sponsors:

• Bloom
• Humano Tequila
• Roya Group

Cheers to each of you for helping to amp up the evening and for supporting Women in Film! 🥂

Join us for WIFT Austin’s monthly networking night to connect with fellow filmmakers, creatives and industry pros.About ...
07/08/2026

Join us for WIFT Austin’s monthly networking night to connect with fellow filmmakers, creatives and industry pros.

About this month’s speaker:

Sarah Webb is a scream queen, horror host, filmmaker, producer and musician, best known as her alter ego, Scarah, Damsel of the Doomed. A vital fixture in the independent horror scene, Sarah wrote, produced and stars in the upcoming feature film Damsel of the Doomed. She connects with audiences weekly through her live broadcast Scarah’s Screamcast every Wednesday night, hosts the monthly Scarah’s Scream Theatre at Doc’s Drive-In Theatre and fronts the horror pop-punk band The Immortalz as lead vocalist. A staple at events like the Nosferatu Festival and Bat City Scaregrounds, Sarah was recently honored with the Hogman Horror Icon Award at the Ethereal Horror Film Festival, solidifying her place as a true champion of the macabre.

📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
⏰ 7–8:30 PM
📍 Lustre Pearl East, 114 Linden Street, Austin

A big shout out to our Golden Hour partners for giving us so much swag!• Starface Beauty• Alpyn Beauty• High Brew Coffee...
07/03/2026

A big shout out to our Golden Hour partners for giving us so much swag!

• Starface Beauty
• Alpyn Beauty
• High Brew Coffee
• Austin PBS

Thank you for helping make our fundraising event a huge success! 🙌

Golden Hour was filled with meaningful connections, memorable moments, and so many thoughtful touches thanks to our incr...
06/30/2026

Golden Hour was filled with meaningful connections, memorable moments, and so many thoughtful touches thanks to our incredible partners. ✨

From the beautiful lounge spaces by WHIM Event Rentals, to the classic burgers and fries from Top Notch Hamburgers, professional headshots by Meraki Creative, and beautiful bouquets created at the Bloom Bar by LoneStar Collective, each experience helped make the evening so special.

We’re incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in WIFT Austin’s mission to foster connection, create opportunities, and champion women in film, television, and media.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our community and making Golden Hour such a memorable evening. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💛

Thank you to The Shine Company for sponsoring our Golden Hour fundraiser event!Heather Page and Mindy Raymond are longti...
06/30/2026

Thank you to The Shine Company for sponsoring our Golden Hour fundraiser event!

Heather Page and Mindy Raymond are longtime supporters of WIFT Austin and believers in its mission from the very beginning.

At ShineCo, they help productions and communities harness the power of the moving image industry through production incentives, film tourism strategies, studio development and creative economy initiatives. Additionally, they believe film and television have the power to create lasting economic impact, tell meaningful stories, and build stronger communities.

WIFT Austin is grateful to have partners like ShineCo. who help elevate and connect women across our industry., supporting the next generation of storytellers and industry leaders.

06/17/2026

Our annual fundraiser truly was golden. Thanks to all for coming out.

And huge shout out to our presenting sponsors: Hicam, TBD Post and Attorneys for Creatives. Plus, our partners: Bloom, Whim Event Rentals, High Brew, Top Notch, Alpyn, Starface, Humana Tequila and The Shine Company!

More highlights from the event coming soon!

Join us for WIFT Austin’s monthly networking night to connect with fellow filmmakers, creatives and industry pros.About ...
06/16/2026

Join us for WIFT Austin’s monthly networking night to connect with fellow filmmakers, creatives and industry pros.

About this month’s speaker:

For 20+ years, Lindsey Ashley has worked on behalf of the Texas film and production community. As the SXSW Film & TV Industry Relations Manager, she works with agents, distributors, studios, networks and production companies to help them navigate their SXSW Film & TV submissions, programming and festival experience.

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 7–8:30 PM
📍 Bambino, 979 Springdale Road, Austin

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