Women in Film and Television (South Africa)
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Women in Film and Television (South Africa) (WIFTSA) is the South Africa
chapter of Women in Film and Television International WIFTI, a not-for-profit network of women dedicated to advancing the professional development and empowerment of women working in the film and television industry. WIFTI has more than 10,000 members across a network of 37 member organizations.
WIFTSA is an inclusive organization for women of all backgrounds whose members work at all levels of the industry - from the owners of production companies to directors, entertainment lawyers, actresses, camerawomen, make-up artists and students.
WIFTSA organizes networking events, summits, development programmes and lecture series for it members. WIFTSA additionally runs an annual film festival: Women's Month Celebration which screens films and documentaries by South African women.
(SABC) and the Sithenghi Film Festival.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
chapter of Women in Film and Television International WIFTI, a not-for-profit network of women dedicated to advancing the professional development and empowerment of women working in the film and television industry. WIFTI has more than 10,000 members across a network of 37 member organizations.
WIFTSA is an inclusive organization for women of all backgrounds whose members work at all levels of the industry - from the owners of production companies to directors, entertainment lawyers, actresses, camerawomen, make-up artists and students.
WIFTSA organizes networking events, summits, development programmes and lecture series for it members. WIFTSA additionally runs an annual film festival: Women's Month Celebration which screens films and documentaries by South African women.
History
WIFTSA was founded in 2005 by Fiona Tudor Price with support from the Cape Film Commission, Atomic Productions, the South African Broadcasting CorporationSouth African Broadcasting Corporation
The South African Broadcasting Corporation is the state-owned broadcaster in South Africa and provides 18 radio stations as well as 3 television broadcasts to the general public.-Early years:Radio broadcasting began in South Africa in 1923...
(SABC) and the Sithenghi Film Festival.
Board Members
- Fiona Tudor Price, Chairperson
- Alison Best, Secretary
- Abigail Malaba, Treasurer
- Nicky Newman, Communications
- Debrah Bentham, Training and Development
- Debbie Lazarus, Special Projects
- Tina Jaxa, Special Projects
- Zoleka Languza, Communications
- Brigid Olen, Special Projects
- Vuyokazi Matu, Training and Development