It Should Be Women’s History All Year Long, However…..
This March, for Women’s History Month. we have so much to celebrate, but also a lot to contend with. Our economic empowerment has never been more important as it is today. The numbers of female participation behind the camera have steadily increased since we became a non-profit in 2017, but they are showing signs of retreat. The film industry has a history of making incremental change, then backsliding and we #CantGoBack. In fact, we must move forward and make further progress faster.
Progress, or Stagnation
There is no greater barometer than the lack of representation of women behind the scenes at The Oscars in 2023. Truly, the world won’t stop spinning if more than one woman is nominated for Best Cinematography. And yes, there were superior films directed by women, especially women of color.
We want to show the world the power of women as a collective in the entertainment industry. We want to show the world the power of our members and greater community (that means men!) and our mission of parity and inclusion. You can participate by spreading the word through a #CantGoBack fundraising campaign.
How To Participate
We are a 501c3 and eligible for donation campaigns on Instagram and Facebook as well as direct donations. Please share your reasons why we #CantGoBack by using photos of you (or a woman that you admire) working, receiving an award, from a WiM event or training that has made a difference in your life, one of the assets below, or even more powerfully, your own testimonial video to post a donation campaign. Follow the instructions below to post and set up your campaign. You can set your own goals for this campaign, and whether you do a $550 or $5050, or more you are getting us closer to 50/50 parity in the entertainment industry. We appreciate your contributions and continued support showing that we #CantGoBack.
Instagram App For Android:
- Open Instagram and tap
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- Create or choose your image and tap
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- Crop and filter your post, and then tap
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- Tap Add fundraiser.
- Choose the nonprofit you want to fundraise for. You’ll automatically go to the “Fundraiser Details” page.
- Enter the text and then tap Done. Don’t forget to include the #cantgoback, #hirethesewomen and #parityinaction hashtags
- Tap
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Instagram App For iPhone:
- Open Instagram and tap
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- Create or choose your image and tap Next.
- Crop and filter your post, and then tap Next.
- Tap Add fundraiser.
- Choose the nonprofit you want to fundraise for. You’ll automatically go to the “Fundraiser Details” page.
- Enter the text and then tap Done. Don’t forget to include the #cantgoback, #hirethesewomen and #parityinaction hashtags
- Tap Share.
How do I add a donate button to my Facebook post?
- Scroll to the top of your News Feed or timeline and select the text next to your profile picture.
- Select Feeling/Activity.
- Scroll down and select Supporting, then find the organization you’d like to raise money for.
- Publish your post.
Hashtags to use
#cantgoback #hirethesewomen #parityinaction #womencallaction #womeninmedia #
Sample Language below but feel free to use your own creativity!
Suggested Posts
Twitter:
This #WomensHistoryMonth I’m supporting Women In Media because the entertainment industry has a habit of finding excuses not to hire women and recognize our talent. Join me in donating to the organization that is making a difference because we #CantGoBack https://donorbox.org/impact-donations
Instagram and Facebook:
I love my job as a (insert your job here). I work hard and prove my worth everyday. This #WomensHistoryMonth I’m supporting Women In Media because the entertainment industry has a habit of finding excuses not to hire women and recognize our talent. Join me in donating to the organization that is making a difference because we #CantGoBack.
Instagram and Facebook:
This is (woman that you admire in the entertainment industry). Her work on (add project that she worked on) is exemplary and needs to be recognized. This #WomensHistoryMonth I’m supporting Women In Media because the entertainment industry has a habit of finding excuses not to hire women and recognize their talent. When talent isn’t nurtured and acknowledged, we all lose. Join me in donating to the organization that is making a difference because we #CantGoBack.
Photos by Ashly Covington
Click on the image of your choice below to use for your donation campaign to download!
