Our Purpose
The Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto raises funds to enable the organization to carry out its mission of building and advancing the careers of WIFT+ Toronto members by providing memberships, professional development, peer support, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We provide training to the industry in the greater Toronto area to enhance the skills of members of the Canadian screen-based media industry. We are proud to be a leader in building an equitable, inclusive, and accessible space where individuals can safely learn and grow their careers.
Supporting Women's Advancement
By donating to the Foundation, you make it possible for women+ to gain invaluable business and leadership skills, access to industry and academic leaders, and career advancement opportunities.
The Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto plays a critical role in funding and increasing access to WIFT+ Toronto programs and events.
THE FOUNDATION FOR WIFT+ TORONTO IN 2024
18
Program Scholarship Recipients
$38K
Bursaries, Complimentary Memberships and Cash Prizes
170+
Individual & Corporate Donors
32
Community Partnerships
$37K+
Matching Campaign
Ways to Give
ANNUAL OR MONTHLY GIVING
Many donors make a monthly or annual gift to the Foundation. Annual donors receive invites to special events.
EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS
Designate the Foundation as your charity of choice as part of your company’s United Way campaign.
MEMORIAL & HONORARY GIFTS
A memorial or honorary gift is a meaningful way to celebrate your friends or loved ones while also supporting the Foundation.
BURSARIES
Provide professional development opportunities for underrepresented women+ or those with limited access or limited funds.
CRYSTAL AWARDS FOUNDATION SEATS & TABLES
Our biggest annual fundraising event sells out fast, so secure your seat/table early!
LEGACY GIFTS
Take comfort in knowing that you are contributing to the ongoing work of the Foundation, without affecting your immediate income.
The Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto Stories
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“As an Indigenous writer and producer, I believe our stories are on the threshold of breaking through the collective conscious on a massive scale, and I’m very grateful to be part of this wave that’s made stronger by opportunities like [WIFT's] BANFF scholarship. I’m excited for the incredible opportunity to access influential people from around the world who are at BANFF specifically looking for new types of stories and partnerships. I also look forward to filling my creative cup listening to brave and ground-breaking speakers, meeting creative people from different backgrounds and countries, and building my support network ”
-Carla Robinson, President, Wassum Productions, Recipient of the WIFT+ Banff Scholarship
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“...with all the knowledge our team has gained through WIFT+ by attending workshops and boot camps, we've received early development funding from Ontario Create IPF. Thank you for giving me the chance to make a dream come true."
-- Khalilah Brooks, Producer and Creator
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“My experience as a woman of colour who is passionate about pursuing a C-suite career, this organization was a true lifeline. I received access to top-notch training and skilled professional resources that would have otherwise been out of reach. The quality of the educational learning programs are exceptional. WIFT+ dedication to fostering inclusion and providing practical, firsthand experience was evident in every aspect of the curriculum. From workshops led by industry professionals to networking events and mentorship opportunities, I felt equipped with the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the competitive world of Film and Television.”
-Sharon Hinds - Former WIFT+ Toronto Board Member, and Manager, Rogers Sports & Media, ALL IN
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“As a director who loves sci-fi, I was very curious about the role of the visual effects in film and how to speak their language. Thank you WIFT for awarding me the mentorship at one of the busiest VFX houses in Toronto (and LA and Copenhagen) - Ghost VFX. This was a perfect end of the year gift of knowledge. .”
-Nika Belianina- Director, Photographer, and WIFT+ Member
Foundation Reports
The Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto is a registered charity supported by our generous corporate and individual donors and partners. Following the completion of a third-party audit, the Foundation Report, which provides an overview of the foundation's activities is posted here.
Our Foundation Donors
Our success would not be possible without the generous support of our donors. The Foundation for Women in Film & Television–Toronto gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the following companies, foundations and individuals.
Donations received November 2024 - October 2025
Thank you to our Foundation Donors for generously donating !
Champion
$10,000 - $20,000
Mentor
$5,000 - 9,999
Catherine McQueen
Brett Wilson
Patron
$2,500 - 4,999
Katherine Hanson
Benefactor
$1,000 - 2,499
Kerry Ball
Jennifer Chen Keenan
Phil Degenstein
Carol Denny
Umber Hamid
Jane Irwin
Donna McLean
Jacqueline McLean-Jones
Viktor Maksimowicz
Magali Simard
John Stregger
Anonymous
Supporter
$600 - 999
Karen Bruce
Julie Chivers
Marina Cordoni
Creative Clan
Melissa McCurdie
Sabina Stan
Fan
$300 - 599
Judy Adam
Gillian Ashton
Angela Atkinson
Sara Chan
Coffin Ridge Boutique Winery
DGC Ontario
Rachel Elizabeth
Barbara Escoto
The Fifth Business Inc.
Stephanie J Geosits
Jocelyn Hamilton
Victoria Harding
Laura Heath Potter
Alistair Hepburn
Jo Hughes
Theresa Humphrey
Laurie Januska
David Kines
Jennifer Mesich
Marguerite Pigott
Karen Ralph
Red Tape Brewery
Sean Slusarchuk
Sharon Stevens
Linda Stregger
Jason Szczur
Andra Takacs
Anonymous (multiple)
Partner
$100 - 299
Jordana Aarons
Angelika Heim Law Professional Corporation
Jennifer Ansley
Vanessa Aprile-Welfle
Helen Argiro
Kary Atkinson
Bad Lady International
maxine bailey
Courtenay Bainbridge
Kim Ball
Anna Beben
Stephanie Betts
Stephen Bortolon
Meaghan Brander
Julie Bristow
Lisa Broadfoot
Abigail Brockhouse
Allison Brough
Sarah Brown
Patricia Carraretto
Catalyst
Vanessa Cedeno
Clique Pictures Inc.
Michelle Crespi
Jonathan Cuthbert
Salma Dharsee
Pat Divittorio
Marcia Douglas
Eager & Upright Productions Inc
Emancipation Arts
Brodie Fenlon
Dan Fill
Sebastian Fiszman
Sara Fleming
Tammy Frick
Stephanie G
Wendy Gorling
Amy Graham
Lisa Hall
Jennifer Haufler
Peter Hill
Nanki Holm
Trish Hopkins
Christina Jennings
J.J. Johnson
Pam Johnson
Julie Johnston
Jess Joy
Dusty Kelly
Corey Kingston
Jenn Kuzmyk
Alex Lalonde
Jenny LeCollier
Jeanette Lee
Ashley Leggat
Lubomyra Lesychyn
Janet Lewis
Nellie Lindner
Joy Loewen
Anne Loi
Lyn Lucibello
Cynthia Lynch
Paula MacPherson
George Macri
Jennifer Mallette
Maria Manzano
Terry E. Markus
Cat Mc
Gaye McDonald
MEM
Aimee Mitchell
Cathy Moreau
Leanne Morrison
Edith Myers
Tina Normann
Elizabeth Norris Stanwyck
Aideen O'Brien
Sean Oliver
Natalie Osborne
Biju P
Melissa Paduada
Tara Parker
Anne Pistawka
Melissa Pressacco
Virginia Rankin
Karthiga Ratnasabapathy
Klaudia Rekas
Natalie Reynolds
Shaena Rieckermann
Jill Samson
Coral Schoug Bennie
Dianne Schwalm
Andrea Scott
Asis Sethi
Kathryn Shaw
Harcharan Singh
Laura Sluce
Lisa Rose Snow
Michael Steinberg
Hilary Stephenson
Toni Stevens
Ron Suter
Daniel Tasse
Val Vee
Sarah Weaver
Barbara Williams
Samantha Wilson
John Young
Dayna Zipursky
Anonymous (multiple)
Friend
$20 - 99
Jana Abrams
Melissa Ahlstrand
Akelo Media Corp
Tracy Alves
Sofi Asali
Krista Barzso
Lisa Baylin
Jessie Behan
Jennifer Bol
Alexa Bogdanis
Claire Bourneuf
Heidi Brander
Mary Bredin
Carrie Brown
Tara Burke
Lynne Carter
Amanda Champion
Mansa Chintoh
Lisa Chwastiak
Cleo the Script Supervisor
Michelle Conn
Ashley Cowie
Joseph Cuyegkeng
Sonya Davidson
Amy Doary
Karen Evans
Alessandra Faria
Christina Ford
Marisa Friesen
Victoria Fusca
Good Soldier Films
Lauren Grant
Megan Guy
Melanie Hadley
David Hamilton
Steve Hancock
Venessa Harris
Krystie-Anne Haufler
Janine Heath
Constance Hilton
Sarah Hime
Matt Hodgkin
Sara Holmes
Ghada Ibrahim
Jennifer Ierullo
Colleen Jenkinson
John
Lila Karim
Cherlyne Knox
Heidi Lasi
Yuqi Li
Jane Loughman
Rhonda Lucy
Majo Manzano
Micol Marotti
Amanda Martinez
Carolyn Mauricette
Ryan McDermott
Joanne McPherson
Yuliya Millais
Jessica Milliken
Michael Moore
Stephanie Morano
Denise Morrison
Kimberly-Sue Murray
Susan Nation
Garrett Neiles
Julie Ng
Robin Nozetz
Katie Oliver
Natalie O'Neill
Jill Orsten
Cheryl Poirier
Anna Popio
Gina Power
Rachel
Joyce Richards
Amanda Robert
Gus Sanchez
Laura Scarfo
Lianne Seal
Tamara Shannon
Yotam Shazar
Sonia Shields
Sofia Simanovich
Michelle Singh
Virinder Singh
Tania Smunchilla
Nicole Stamp
Justin Stockman
Sundra Sylva
Liz Tayloe
Techno Medic Ltd
Karen Thorne-Stone
Sarah Timmins
Maria Todorov-Topouzov
Thoai Tran
Allison Tubosa
Carmen Valente
Bruno Verdoni
David Vickers
Daniella Vicuna
Linda Xiaoling Wang
Prudence Wangu
Stephanie Wilson Chapin
Women in Film and Television-Toronto
Mei Wu
Anonymous (multiple)
Make an Impact
Our champions are the change-making women and men who donate generously to the Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto via corporations, foundations, and their own individual contributions.
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