Women in Film & Television VictoriaPresident
Oct. 2020Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaWIFT Vic is a 30-year-old, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing women and women-identifying individuals with a supportive community and opportunities to up-skill and network. I was honoured to be elected as President in 2020, and in this role, I’ve had the privilege of spearheading exciting new partnerships that have expanded WIFT Vic’s influence within the Australian film landscape while supporting the growth of our members. Partnerships we’ve developed now include Wētā FX, Compton School, MediaMentors, Village Roadshow, Australian Production House, Vicscreen, Melbourne Women in Film Festival, St Kilda Film Festival, Blackmagic Design, professional guilds, CrewHQ, and more. During my Presidency, we have launched several key programs, including the Lifecycle of Film, WIFTmas, the Student Ambassador Program, and Perfect Match, which is being considered for an international rollout. Serving as President has provided me unparalleled access to the Australian screen industry and allowed me to connect with the wider screen-based community on a truly organic level. This role encourages strength, tenacity, and resilience, and I am proud to advocate for representation on and off the screen.