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The Melissa Crozier Writers Bursary
WIFT+ Toronto and the Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto are proud to announce the launch of the Melissa Crozier Writers Bursary. Offered annually over the next three years, this bursary will award one recipient with a full scholarship to participate in Second Draft: Screenwriting for TV Series, a new initiative designed to support emerging screenwriters in the Canadian screen industry. This bursary is provided by Techno Medic Ltd and the Crozier Family.
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HOW TO TIFF IT! Tuesday, August 12
Maximize your TIFF 2025 experience! WIFT+ Toronto has partnered with TIFF Industry to bring back our HOW TO TIFF IT session, and this time, it's in person!
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Second Draft: Screenwriting for TV Series - Applications Close August 14
This four-day program will see participants bring their scripts through the process of development via instruction, workshopping, as well as group and one-on-one mentorship opportunities. This program will prepare the participant to bring in other stakeholders and move their project forward as a business opportunity. This Program is Presented by Neshama Entertainment.
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Save Over $200 on Your TIFF Industry or Conference Pass! - Until August 15
TIFF is pleased to offer WIFT+ members an exclusive discount. Head to your discounts and offers page for more info! Not a member? Join today and save at TIFF!
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WIFT+ Toronto Virtual Member Orientation - Tuesday, August 26
Join us for a Member (and prospective member) orientation. Learn all about membership (programming, mentorship, benefits, & events and get your networking started!
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Universal Pictures Mentorship - Applications close August 29
Are you an emerging Canadian content producer who is passionate about production and development, with a focus on scripted broadcast content? This is the perfect opportunity for you!
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Crystal Award Nominations - Closes August 29
WIFT+ Toronto members are invited to nominate exceptional leaders in the screen-based industry for a 2025 Crystal Award. Nominations close AUGUST 29.
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Pitch Lab - Applications close September 10
This advanced, two-day pitch lab is designed to help you refine your pitch and perfect your strategy.
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WIFT+ Toronto Membership - Join the Community!
WIFT+ Toronto is dedicated to building and providing a safe, equitable, inclusive, and accessible screen-based media industry. Membership is available to everyone, regardless of gender expression. Build and advance your career with professional development, peer support, networking, mentorships, and more!
About Us
Founded in 1984, Women in Film & Television – Toronto (WIFT+ Toronto) is a member-based, not-for-profit organization. We are passionate individuals who are dedicated to the education, engagement, and empowerment of our members at all stages of their careers within the screen-based media industry.
WIFT+ Toronto is dedicated to creating a community that is equitable, inclusive, and accessible. Membership is available to everyone, regardless of gender expression.
Land Acknowledgement
WIFT+ Toronto and the Foundation for WIFT Toronto are located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat nations.
The territory is within the lands protected by the Dish With One Spoon Covenant, an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe and allied nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.
Today, the meeting place of Tkaronto is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island, and we are grateful to live and work on this land. We invite you to learn more at Native-Land.ca.
Become a WIFT+ Toronto Member
WIFT+ Toronto is dedicated to creating a community that is equitable, inclusive and accessible. Membership is available to everyone, regardless of gender expression.
Programs & Events
WIFT+ Toronto offers a packed calendar of programs and events, all of which provide opportunities to connect, learn and grow at every stage of your career.
The Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto
The Foundation for Women in Film & Television–Toronto plays a critical role in funding and increasing access to WIFT+ Toronto programs and events.
Programs & Events
WIFT+ Toronto offers a packed calendar of programs and events, all of which provide opportunities to connect, learn and grow at every stage of your career.
Custom programming tailored for you!
EARLY CAREER
EMERGING
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