New York Women in Film & Television

06/23/2026

Welcome to NYWIFT, Esther Casas Roura! 👋 Esther is an award-winning filmmaker known for blending metaphorical storytelling with animation. Originally from Barcelona, she began her career as a molecular biologist before moving to NYC to become a filmmaker.

Welcome to NYWIFT, Esther Casas Roura! Esther is an award-winning filmmaker known for blending metaphorical storytelling with animation. Originally from Barcelona, Spain, she began her career as a molecular biologist before moving to New York and transitioning into filmmaking, focusing on animation....

06/22/2026

Welcome to NYWIFT, Christina Brennan! 👋 Christina's filmmaking explores the emotional complexity of young womanhood through bold, conversation-driven storytelling. She is particularly drawn to dystopian, psychological thriller, and comedy genres.

Welcome to NYWIFT, Christina Brennan! Christina is a New York–based filmmaker whose work explores the emotional complexity of young womanhood through bold, conversation-driven storytelling. She is particularly drawn to dystopian, psychological thriller, and comedy genres, often blending tension an...

06/18/2026

🎙️ This week, tune into The NYWIFT Podcast!

🤖 Hosts Katie and Jess discuss Dreams of Violets, the first fully AI-generated film accepted to a major festival.

🏆 NAACP Image Award-nominee Dara Frazier shares insights with Tammy on leading the creative team behind her latest film, Not Every Woman.

📖 Penni speaks to author, screenwriter, and producer Karen Goeller, who tells a powerful story about bullying through her book and film, Missy's Voice.

🔮 Katie gives a sneak peek at what's next for NYWIFT Programming — including masterclasses, salons, and celebrations!

🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/3QAWU8S

06/17/2026

Welcome to NYWIFT, Anna Bick Rowe! 👋 Anna is an Emmy Award-winning producer and Head of Production at Smartypants Pictures, an Academy Award-winning production company based in Brooklyn.

Welcome to NYWIFT, Anna Bick Rowe! Anna is an Emmy Award-winning producer and Head of Production at Smartypants Pictures, an Academy Award-winning production company based in Brooklyn. She thrives on being “multilingual” within the industry, seamlessly navigating between commercial, nonprofit, a...

06/16/2026

Welcome to NYWIFT, Karen “Dr.K” Baptiste, an investigative journalist & media storyteller whose work explores the intersections of race, education, & the criminal legal system. She is an Emmy® award-winning filmmaker of the documentary Preschool to Prison.

Welcome to NYWIFT, Karen

06/15/2026

NYWIFT members Tammy Reese and LaKisa Renee hit the red carpet for the premiere Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 to bring us exclusive interviews with the cast - including past NYWIFT Muse Honoree Patina Miller! Check it out.

The energy was electric as NYWIFT contributors Tammy Reese and LaKisa Renee stepped onto the red carpet on Monday, June 8 at The Times Center in New York City for the highly anticipated premiere of Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5. In celebration of the series’ fifth and final season, the ev...

06/13/2026

Exciting news: Tammy Reese and LaKisa Renee bring us exclusive interviews with Jennifer Tilly, Christopher Meloni, Gina Gershon, and Joe Pantoliano at the Tribeca 30th anniversary screening of Bound!

As part of the 25th Anniversary of the Tribeca Festival’s Reunions & Retrospectives program, audiences were treated to a special celebration honoring the 30th anniversary of Bound, the groundbreaking 1996 neo-noir crime thriller that continues to captivate viewers decades after its release. Tammy ...

06/13/2026

NYWIFT members Tammy Reese and LaKisa Renee were invited by AMC Global Media / AMC+ to attend an unforgettable evening at the legendary Beacon Theatre in NYC for "The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only — LIVE." Tammy offers a full recap of the event on our blog!

NYWIFT members Tammy Reese and LaKisa Renee were invited by AMC Global Media and AMC+ to attend an unforgettable evening at the legendary Beacon Theatre in New York City for The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only — LIVE. The event marked a bold, immersive celebration of AMC’s newest installment ...

06/12/2026

Welcome to NYWIFT, Ally Gallant! This California native is a page in the NBCUniversal Page Program. She graduated from San Diego State with a degree in political science and international affairs and worked as a legislative intern for Senator Kaine in D.C.

Welcome to NYWIFT, Ally Gallant! Ally is a California native currently working as a page in the NBCUniversal Page Program. She graduated from San Diego State in 2024 with a degree in political science and international affairs and went on to work as a legislative intern for Senator Kaine in Washingt...

06/12/2026

Welcome to NYWIFT, Kash Blagrove! 👋 Kash is a New York City–based producer with a background in advertising and a strong commitment to authenticity, diversity, and inclusion in media. Over the past decade, she has produced campaigns for major brands.

Welcome to NYWIFT, Kash Blagrove! Kash is a New York City–based producer with a background in advertising and a strong commitment to authenticity, diversity, and inclusion in media. Over the past decade, she has produced campaigns for major brands including eBay, European Wax Center, Peloton, and ...