There are many reasons for joining WIFV. Here are the top 16 ways you will benefit from your WIFV membership:

Enhance Your Career
Network with more than 1,000 professionals from the film, television, video and related screen-based media industries. Forge new relationships with the people who can make a difference in your career.

Be an Advocate
Being a member of WIFV gives you a voice. You will be an advocate for women in the film, television and video fields. You will be able to weigh in on issues facing our industry and make a difference.

Learn New Skills
…or hone the ones you have. With your WIFV membership, you will receive free or reduced admission to nearly 70 events each year, including educational panels, discussions, workshops, seminars, screenings and special events.

Forge New Relationships
WIFV Roundtable Groups allow members to connect in a more meaningful way with each other. The groups connect around special interest, location or member type.

Expand Your Reach
WIFV offers a wide range of opportunities to get your name in front of the entire membership and industry at large. Visit our Sponsorships section for more information.

Get Connected
WIFV has an active listserv for its members. Executive Members have an exclusive listserv to discuss issues that are relevant to them. Our members say our lists are worth the price of membership alone.

Save Money
WIFV offers a wide range of discounts and free movie passes to special screenings and premieres in town.

Continue Your Education
Education is one of WIFV’s primary missions. We offer a wide range of educational programs and workshops, and even offer a scholarship to help promote continuing educational opportunities.

Teach Kids Media Literacy
Our Kids World Film Festival program has two parts: one is an international film festival, the other is a media literacy training program that our members take to the schools. This program teaches fifth and sixth grade students how to watch media critically and make conscious decisions about what they see. It also exposes them to films they would not normally see.

Foster the Next Generation
WIFV’s Image Makers Program is our way of reaching out to the next generation. This program teaches high school students about filmmaking by helping them produce a PSA for a local charitable organization.

Stay Informed
All members receive the WIFV e-newsletter and have access to our web site, including the Member Only area. This is the best way to stay on top of what is happening in our organization and industry.

Get Jobs
WIFV hosts an annual Media Job Fair that pairs more than 400 applicants with companies who are hiring in our area. Members also use the WIFV listserv to post employment opportunities on a regular basis.

Gain Access
All WIFV members are listed in the online member directory and online WIFT International directory. This is your access to the world of WIF.  The WIFV online member directory is updated in "real time" and available in the member-only section of the website.

Ease Your Stress
WIFV offers access to health care plans through a system of brokers.  Let them know what you need and they will find you the right health care option within your budget.

Get Involved
WIFV has seven regular committees and several subcommittees you can join. These are the best way to get to know your WIFV colleagues and give back to the organization.

Go Global
As members of WIFV, our members are automatically members of WIFTI. This reciprocal agreement allows our members to take advantage of a host of benefits through WIFTI, including the international directory, three-month visiting membership offer, WIFTI Summit and more.