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 professional development, peer support, and mentorship opportunities. Funds raised help subsidize professional development programs and offer bursaries and scholarships.
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 Women in Film & Television–Toronto plays a critical role in funding and increasing access to WIFT Toronto programs and events.
THE FOUNDATION FOR WIFT TORONTO IN 2021
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Program Bursary Recipients
$21K
Bursaries, Complimentary Memberships and Cash Prizes
101
Individual & Corporate Donors
$14K
Funds Raised at Silent Auction
$21K
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 women 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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“Filmmaking is a highly collaborative and creative business that relies on making key connections. As women we need more opportunities to create those relationships—WIFT Toronto helps us to do that..”
-Amy Jo Johnson, Actor, Filmmaker & Donor
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“We must all do our part to continually encourage women to take on leadership roles in the film community. By supporting WIFT Toronto’s programming, we hope to bring a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and strength to our industry.”
-Paul Bronfman, CEO of Comweb
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“Receiving the bursary to attend the Pitch It! masterclass and workshop will be invaluable to my growth as a professional in the television industry. I know the workshop will fast-track my learning process, and equip me to more effectively deliver concise and compelling pitches to decision makers. In turn, I hope it will help me contribute to building equity and visibility on Canadian screens.”
-Julia Skikavitch, Resarcher, Writer, Associate producer
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.
Thank you to our Foundation Donors for generously donating !
Champion
$10,000 - $20,000
Mentor
$5,000 - 9,999
n/a
Patron
$2,500 - 4,999
James Hyslop
Benefactor
$1,000 - 2,499
BoomBox Sound
Cineflix Media Inc.
Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D.
& Michael Paterson
Ilana C Frank Films Inc.
Linda Stregger
Sinking Ship Entertainment Inc.
Trina McQueen
Supporter
$600 - 999
Douglas Barrett
Hatty Reisman
Karen Bruce
Ryan Reaney
Samantha Hayes
Umber Hamid
Fan
$300 - 599
Anthony Ndirangu
CJ Milne
David Kines
Diane Woods
Ian Steaman
J.J. Johnson
Jennifer Holness
Karen Walton
Kathryn Kinley
Laurie Januska
Patti McCabe
Paula MacPherson
Peacock Alley Entertainment
Ro B
S. B.
Susan Black
Toni Miceli
Victoria Kucher
Virginia Cowan
Partner
$100 - 299
Agata Smoluch Del Sorbo
Aimee Mitchell
Alexandra Raffe
Alison Duke
Anne Loi
Argie Eliopoulos
Barbara Escoto
Beevision Productions Inc.
Brian Maclean
Buchli Goldstein LLP
Christa Morson
Cynthia Lynch
Dan Lyon
Dianne Schwalm
Edith Myers
Elizabeth Short
Fennella Bruce
Fly Away Films Inc.
Gaye McDonald
Heidi Lasi
Agata Smoluch Del Sorbo
Aimee Mitchell
Alexandra Raffe
Alison Duke
Anne Loi
Argie Eliopoulos
Barbara Escoto
Beevision Productions Inc.
Brian Maclean
Buchli Goldstein LLP
Christa Morson
Cynthia Lynch
Dan Lyon
Dianne Schwalm
Edith Myers
Elizabeth Short
Fennella Bruce
Fly Away Films Inc.
Gaye McDonald
Heidi Lasi
Friend
$20 - 99
Abigail Brockhouse
Caelin Moore
Carin Moffat
Carlyn Klebuc
Carolyn Allain
Carolyn Mauricette
Catherine Legge
Chelsea Reichert
Conrad Liu
E. Jane Thompson
Fly Away Films Inc.
Helen Argiro
Jennifer Ierullo
Jennifer Knox
Joyce Zemans
Lara Amersey
Lara Jordan
Lindsey Scully
Mary Bredin
Mary Rose Colindres
Mellini Kantayya
Michelle Crespi
Monkeys & Parrots
Moraa Mochama
Pauline Couture
Petros Kolyvas
Process Entertainment
Rebeca Ortiz
Samantha Gesualdo
Sarah Basciano
Sarah Harvey
Tonjha Richardson
Vashti den Besten
Venissa de Castro
Windrun Media
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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