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 supporting the Foundation, you enable us to invest in programs that benefit our members and the broader industry. Your contribution helps us deliver professional development, mentorship, scholarships, bursaries, and membership support—initiatives that equip women+ with the skills, connections, and resources needed for sustained career growth.
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 January 2025 - December 2025
Thank you to our Foundation Donors for generously donating !
Champion
$10,000 - $20,000
Bell Media
Super Channel
Adam Kirschner
Spencer Lord
NBCUniversal
Reed Charitable Foundation
Stagevision LP
Suzanne K. Taylor
Mentor
$5,000 - 9,999
McLean Smits Family Foundation
Catherine McQueen
Brett Wilson
Patron
$2,500 - 4,999
Karen Bruce
Katherine Hanson
Neil and Gwen Lamont
Techno Medic Ltd
Benefactor
$1,000 - 2,499
Kerry Ball
Phil Degenstein
Carol Denny
Umber Hamid
Jane Irwin
Donna McLean
Jacqueline McLean-Jones
Viktor Maksimowicz
Magali Simard
John Stregger
Anonymous
Supporter
$600 - 999
Sara Chan
Jennifer Chen Keenan
Julie Chivers
Marina Cordoni
Melissa McCurdie
Sabina Stan
Fan
$300 - 599
Gillian Ashton
Angela Atkinson
Ngardy Conteh George
Creative Clan
DGC Ontario
Alison Duke
Rachel Elizabeth
Stephanie J Geosits
Jocelyn Hamilton
Laura Heath Potter
Alistair Hepburn
Jo Hughes
Theresa Humphrey
Laurie Januska
J.J. Johnson
Julie Johnston
Floyd Kane
Arti Kaushal
Jennifer Mesich
Karen Ralph
Dianne Schwalm
Sean Slusarchuk
Sharon Stevens
Linda Stregger
Jason Szczur
Andra Takacs
Anonymous (multiple)
Partner
$100 - 299
Jordana Aarons
Fran Accinelli
Judy Adam
Helen Argiro
maxine bailey
Courtenay Bainbridge
Kim Ball
Anna Beben
Julie Bristow
Abigail Brockhouse
Sarah Brown
Amy Cameron
Tassie Cameron
Mansa Chintoh
Christina Buchli Law Professional Corp
Cynthia Clayton
Co-Evolution
Michelle Crespi
Merina Crowe
Jonathan Cuthbert
Agata Del Sorbo
Tamara Deverell
Salma Dharsee
Marcia Douglas
Michelle Dubé
Barbara Escoto
The Fifth Business Inc.
Sebastian Fiszman
Olivia Fitzpatrick
Fly Away Films Inc.
FRAME
Jennifer Frees
Tammy Frick
Stephanie G
Barbara Gaye McDonald
Suzanne Haas
Lisa Hall
Victoria Harding
Emily Harris
Wendy Gorling
Megan Guy
The Heat Mansion Inc
Danielle Hebert
Peter Hill
Trish Hopkins
Christina Jennings
Pam Johnson
Jess Joy
Jenn Kuzmyk
Jenny LeCollier
Jeanette Lee
Lesley Lefebvre
Lubomyra Lesychyn
Janet Lewis
Nellie Lindner
Joy Loewen
Anne Loi
Cynthia Loyst
Cynthia Lynch
Mark Maclean
Maria Manzano
Angela Mastronardi
Cat Mc
Sara McLaren
MEM
Aimee Mitchell
Cathy Moreau
Tina Normann
Aideen O'Brien
Sean Oliver
Natalie Osborne
Effy Papadopoulos
Tara Parker
Marguerite Pigott
Maria Pilar Galvez
Anne Pistawka
Adina Pitt
Michelle Plaskon
Regina Power
Skye R. Regan
Shaena Rieckermann
Esther Riley
Rise PR
Sauce Studios Inc
Andrea Scott
Asis Sethi
Kathryn Shaw
Stephanie Shinkoda
Lisa Rose Snow
Warren Sonoda
Lizzy Stanwyck
Hilary Stephenson
Daniel Tasse
Victoria Valius
Stephanie Wilson Chapin
Anonymous (multiple)
Friend
$20 - 99
Jana Abrams
Tracy Alves
Sofi Asali
Krista Barzso
Lisa Baylin
Jessie Behan
Alexa Bogdanis
Heidi Brander
Meaghan Brander
Mary Bredin
Tara Burke
Amanda Champion
Lisa Chwastiak
Cleo the Script Supervisor
Michelle Conn
Ashley Cowie
Sonya Davidson
Kelly Ebers
Karen Evans
Alessandra Faria
Christina Ford
Marisa Friesen
Victoria Fusca
Lauren Grant
MC Harnois
Venessa Harris
Krystie-Anne Haufler
Janine Heath
Constance Hilton
Sarah Hime
Sheila Hockin
Matt Hodgkin
Jennifer Ierullo
Colleen Jenkinson
John
Lila Karim
Cherlyne Knox
Heidi Lasi
Chantal Ling
Jane Loughman
Rhonda Lucy
Majo Manzano
Lea Marin
Micol Marotti
Amanda Martinez
Carolyn Mauricette
Ryan McDermott
Yuliya Millais
Stephanie Morano
Denise Morrison
Kimberly-Sue Murray
Susan Nation
Julie Ng
Katie Oliver
Jill Orsten
Cheryl Poirier
Gina Power
Rachel
Gus Sanchez
Laura Scarfo
Yotam Shazar
Sonia Shields
Virinder Singh
Sundra Sylva
Liz Taylor
Karen Thorne-Stone
Sarah Timmins
Maria Todorov-Topouzov
Thoai Tran
Elise Tremblay
Allison Tubosa
Bruno Verdoni
Sarah Weaver
Mei Wu
Linda Xiaoling Wang
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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