Women in the Arts & Media Coalition

06/01/2026

Time for some #​S​tageOpps​ and #​S​creenOpps!​ Check out our ​ and ​ bit.ly/wamcopps Check ‘em out: Actors' Equity Association, The Dramatists Guild of America, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Dancers Over 40, Inc., LAFPI: The Los Angeles Female Playwrights Initiative, Athena Project Arts, New York Women in Film & Television, Women in Music, WomenArts

& Monthly submission opportunities for women in theatre & film/video. 

05/14/2026

Huge thanks to entertainment attorneys Innes Smolansky and Diane Krausz for leading last night’s WAM Coalition Legal Clinic on Acquiring Underlying Rights!

From optioning books and scripts to navigating life rights, they shared the kind of insider knowledge creatives rarely get access to in such an open and practical way.

The roundtable format made the evening especially meaningful, giving attendees the chance to ask questions, share experiences, and learn directly from one another.

This is exactly why the Women in the Arts & Media Coalition exists: to create community, connection, and actionable resources for creatives navigating the industry.

More conversations like this coming soon.

05/07/2026

The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition is hosting a Legal Clinic "Acquiring Underlying Rights" on Monday May 11th 6pm — and it's open to everyone.

If you're developing a project in the city, here's something worth knowing: most writers, directors, and producers don't realize they don't own the rights to their own work until it's too late. This clinic breaks down exactly that — books, scripts, life rights, deal structure — in plain language, before things get complicated.

This kind of guidance can save a project before it even gets off the ground.

Tickets: $20–$25 | Spots are limited, so grab yours early at https://bit.ly/wamlegalclinic.

04/22/2026

Join the WAM Coalition for our second Legal Clinic, Acquiring Underlying Rights – Film and Theater, a straightforward guide to getting the rights you need for film and theater.

The clinic will be led by top entertainment attorneys Innes Smolansky and Diane Krause, this session breaks down what you need to know and how to get the rights you need for film and theater.

Learn how to lock in books, scripts, and life rights, structure smart deals, and avoid the mistakes that can kill a project before it starts.

Come for the strategy, stay for the Q&A and mingling. Seats are limited. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/wamlegalclinic.

04/21/2026

Join us Monday 4/27 for a panel for young professionals on playwriting & screenwriting with Cheryl L. Davis and Liz Amadio at Houghton Hall Arts Community starting at 6:15. Moderated by Shellen Lubin and introduced by Bella Panico. Come join us!

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Women’s Arts Day 2026 was electric!

The SVA Theatre in NYC was packed as VIVA VERDI! and Round Robin played to a full house, on Saturday afternoon ready to celebrate creativity, powerful storytelling and women in film.

Women in the Arts & Media Coalition in conjunction with our sponsors SAG-AFTRA New York Local New York Women in Film & Television , Women Independent Producers School of Visual Arts BFA Film Department and WomenArts, this special screening brought artists, supporters, and storytellers into one unforgettable afternoon!

Huge thanks to Director, Yvonne Russo, Producer Christine La Monte, and Moderator Simone Pero for leading such a meaningful experience.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers and all of you that came out to celebrate with us and made Women Arts Day a success!

Thank you all for the amazing support!

📸: Dallas Phelps

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society The Rehearsal Club