WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO: Women in Film Seattle is committed to: advancing women and women identifying artists in the film, digital, and media craft industry, and to promoting diversity; working to achieve gender parity and access. Established in 1990, WIF Seattle became a non-profit organization in 1993 that supports members and the whole of the film community through education and connection. Our mother organization was founded in 1973. Our membership is not restricted to women.

Women in Film is dedicated to promoting respect for all, on and off set and screen.

WIF offers events, programs, screenings, and seminars:

• WIF's what used to be our “The Second Tuesday” (TST) happens instead each month when the timing is right. It’s a gathering connecting members and peers. We host panels, discussions, seminars, speed networking parties, script reads, and WIP

• Post Alley Film Festival (PAFF), a festival dedicated to women-centric short films , celebratiing diverse voices

• An annual grant for professional members

• Professional member screenings

• Educational workshops and Zoom seminars

• Special events featuring the work of women filmmakers

• Scholarships

• The Nell Shipman Awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in film and video in the Pacific Northwest (on hiatus)

• Support of the annual Seattle International Film Festival, including sponsored events

• Support of regional girls, women’s, and film industry organizations: SeaDoc, Rising Reels, NWFF Northwest Film Forum, and festivals

In addition, we provide news and information to our members and promote their projects. We do this via our website, newsletter, social media, and ongoing communiqués.

Women in Film Seattle, nearly in its fourth decade, continues support of women’s work, women's voices, and women's leadership. WIF Seattle is one of 60-70 chapters of Women in Film and Television (WIFTI), a global network with over 25,000 members dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, video, and screen-based media. The first Women in Film organization was founded in 1973 by Tichi Wilkerson Kassel, publisher of The Hollywood Reporter.