Tuesday June 7 | 6:30PM – 9:00PM | NFB Cinema, 150 John Street

With only their cameras, laptops and fearless resolve, today’s foreign correspondents and documentarians brave the world’s worst conflict zones to deliver those hard-to-tell, and often, risky-to-uncover stories. The contributions of female investigative storytellers over decades of conflict have paved the way for a new generation of women—with a burning passion for justice, humanity and truth—to pursue careers in the field.

Join fellow WIFT-T members and our panel of experts to discuss the challenges and rewards of being a woman on the front line, and going where few dare to go, to bring stories of gross injustice and the harsh realities of conflict to the world’s attention.

The panel will be followed by a networking reception. Light refreshments will be provided.

Moderator
Gillian Findlay, Host and Reporter, CBC’s The Fifth Estate

Panelists
Debi Goodwin, Independent Television Director & Author
Shelley Saywell, Documentary Filmmaker & President, Bishari Films
Olivia Ward, Journalist, Toronto Star

Admission | Free
Location | National Film Board, 150 John Street (at Richmond), Toronto
RSVP | wift@wift.com with “Goodmans Presents” in the subject line. Members only.  
Deadline | June 7, 3PM    

Please take note of our Attendance Policy: WIFT-T is committed to offering free networking opportunities to our members; however, we require a similar commitment from you. Any member who fails to attend two complimentary sessions, without providing 48 hours cancellation notice, will no longer be permitted to register for free events.

Goodmans Presents is one of numerous, ongoing, exclusive benefits of WIFT-T membership. Panels focus on topics relevant to the Canadian screen-based industry with a consistent lineup of high profile industry guests. 

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