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 2023 - October 2024
Thank you to our Foundation Donors for generously donating !
Champion
$10,000 - $20,000
Mentor
$5,000 - 9,999
| Alice Gilbert |
| John Whitcher |
Patron
$2,500 - 4,999
David Kines
Benefactor
$1,000 - 2,499
| Karen Bruce |
| Hemingway's |
| Jennifer Keenan |
| Phem Inc. |
Supporter
$600 - 999
| Neishaw Ali |
| Bryanny Bailey |
| Creative Clan |
| Laura Heath Potter |
| Helen Juvonen |
| Suzanne Taylor |
| Weston Trott |
Fan
$300 - 599
| Ron Burshtein |
| Sara Chan |
| May Cheng |
| Alison Duke |
| Gonzalo Escoto |
| The Fifth Business Inc. |
| Tanya Fox |
| Prentiss Fraser |
| Carolyn Froude |
| Victoria Fusca |
| Beth Janson |
| Laurie Januska |
| Mark Montefiore |
| Geoffrey Peers |
| Karthiga Ratnasabapathy |
| Sa'ad Shah |
| Sony Pictures Television |
Partner
$100 - 299
| Susan Alexander |
| Dr. Jill Andrew |
| Shannon Annett |
| Jennifer Ansley |
| Helen Argiro |
| Bad Lady International |
| maxine bailey |
| Kerry Ball |
| Scott Ball |
| Daniela Barbosa |
| Meghan Bechberger |
| Jennifer Bell |
| Carolyn Blaine |
| Jennifer Bol |
| Lisa Broadfoot |
| Sarah Brown |
| Fennella Bruce |
| Shelley Carroll |
| Penny Charter |
| Norman Chen |
| Olivia Chow |
| Stephanie de Bem |
| Julie Di Cresce |
| Tracey Dodokin |
| Philip Evans |
| Jason Evans |
| FORTÉ Entertainment |
| Jessica Finch |
| Martin Fisher |
| Fix-It-In-Post Inc |
| Tammy Frick |
| Stephanie Gosine |
| Lauren Grant |
| Tanya Green |
| Cheryl Grossman |
| Megan Guy |
| Sue Haas |
| Victoria Harding |
| Emily Harris |
| Christina Jennings |
| Naomi Johnson |
| Maureen Judge |
| Karmerce Inc. |
| Teresa Kelly |
| Emily Kulasa |
| Julie Kumaria |
| Lambur Productions Inc. |
| Agnes Lan |
| Monica Lapa |
| Jenny LeCollier |
| Lubomyra Lesychyn |
| Nellie Lindner |
| Anne Loi |
| Cynthia Lynch |
| Paula MacPherson |
| Shima Majdpour |
| Kimberley Manky |
| Angela Mastronardi |
| Gaye McDonald |
| Aimee Mitchell |
| Amy O'Grady |
| Ashleigh Rains |
| Rethink |
| Julie Sandwell |
| Theresa Scandiffio |
| Lianne Seal |
| Magali Simard |
| Heather Sinclair |
| Warren Sonoda |
| Kim Sparks |
| Lizzy Stanwyck |
| Michael Steinberg |
| Linda Stregger |
| Sundra Sylva |
| Catherine Tait |
| Suzannne K. Taylor |
| Liz Truchanowicz |
| Victoria Valius |
| Jane Walker |
| Barbara Williams |
| Windrun Media |
| Dave Wong |
| Tara Woodbury |
| Diane Woods |
| John Young |
| Anonymous (multiple) |
Friend
$20 - 99
| Kim Ball |
| Magdalena Beattie |
| Genevieve Begy |
| Heidi Brander |
| Meaghan Brander |
| Caitlin Brown |
| Kristina Catanzaro |
| Michelle Conn |
| Michelle Crespi |
| Sarah Cummings |
| Sonya Davidson |
| Kelly Ebers |
| Andrea Evans |
| Michael Foley |
| Zeynep Güler-Tuck |
| Jocelyn Hamilton |
| Venessa Harris |
| Danielle Hebert |
| Jennifer Hsiung |
| Jennifer Ierullo |
| Beth Janson |
| Lisa Kalushner |
| Arti Kaushal |
| Gloria Kim |
| Jenn Kuzmyk |
| Luba Lesychyn |
| George Macri |
| Carolyn Mauricette |
| Jessica Milliken |
| Garrett Neiles |
| Priscilla Pacheco |
| Gabor Pertic |
| Noureen Rahman |
| Karen Ralph |
| Muriel Rosilio |
| Kyle Russell |
| Katisha Shaw |
| Sabrina Spence |
| Sharon Stevens |
| Karen Thorne-Stone |
| Caroline Tyre |
| Aris Tyros |
| Susan Wallis |
| Linda Xiaoling Wang |
| Katie Wilson |
| 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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