#HireTheseWomen Initiative

All are welcome to join Women In Media for the Cinemagical Halloween party with a special presentation by our friends from the California Film Commission! This spirited evening of networking and community will include vital information about filming in California. We will bring together the entertainment community of all genders—both above and below the line. Participants will have the chance to make new friends and colleagues.

Reel/Forward was a two-day Pre-CAMERAderie conference open to everyone in the entertainment industry. A vibrant community of creators, investors, and innovators networked with producers looking to fund original projects. Filmmakers connected with those seeking to incubate and launch new work—and met the crews ready to bring those visions to life. This must-attend event was for […]

Sip N Swap united powerhouse women from every corner of the entertainment industry for this high energy networking event! Established professionals and emerging filmmakers came together to expand their networks across all departments and foster meaningful connections. It wasn't your typical schmooze-and-mingle. It was a bold, welcoming space where real conversations sparked, creative ideas flowed, and authentic relationships took root.

A live Pre-CAMERAderie workshop About Finding The Funny All are invited to join Award winning director Mary Lou Belli for this interactive class on how to deliver “the funny” when acting, writing, and/or directing comedy. This immersive seminar will help you get to the heart of the joke and deliver it on camera. Leading by example, […]

Hero photo by Erin Neumeyer Women In Media welcomed members to our office at the Tiffen Technical Center for complimentary breakfast and an optional seminar. Our friends at Tiffen were on hand during breakfast to show our members the latest in Steadicam gear. After registration and breakfast, we had a short welcome and handed out […]

Photo by Ashly Covington Women In Media is pleased to present The 2025 Altitude Awards, celebrating exemplary women and gender non-conforming cinematographers, gaffers, and camera operators! Women in Media applauds the work of emerging and established members of the Cinematography and Lighting departments.. We believe that it takes a team of technical and artistic creatives […]

Make New Friends And Colleagues Powerhouse women in the entertainment industry connected at this high energy networking event! Established professionals and emerging filmmakers fostered meaningful connections and expanded their networks across all departments. Sip N Swap was a dynamic happy hour featuring a complimentary open bar and appetizers gets the party started,. Then, there was a […]

Activate Impact Initiative grantees receive complimentary Pro level Women In Media memberships for one year (including support to develop a WiM CrewList profile); complimentary admission to many applicable programs, events; and training opportunities offered by WiM during the grant period. Meet the Participants here! They came together on February 12, 2025 for a Welcome Meeting. This initiative is […]

🌈 Women In Media LGBTQIA+ and Allies Showed Up In Force! 🌈 Proudly SWiM 2024 was a fantastic day of networking and fun! Fellow members and allies conneted in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. We relaxed, socialized, and built lasting connections. Networking During the Proudly SWiM event, we did 30 second introductions where folks lated their […]

Women In Media hosted a virtual workshop with two time Emmy Award-Winning, WiM Advisory Board Member Mary Lou Belli. This highly interactive and intimate workshop focused on pitching and interviewing for directing or writing jobs. This was not a networking event, but a seminar that will gave participants the basics of taking a meeting to […]