Highlighting women as directors along side women in prominent positions on set, this festival spans the globe to find the best filmmakers and award them with accolades and prizes.

We have 3-4 mixers per year, grouping alongside other organizations to learn more about the business.

– Trailblazers of the Suffrage Movement – Celebrating 100 years.
The WIFM documentary was premiered at this event – the stories of the descendants of the 100th anniversary of the women’s movement in Pennsylvania.

An Actor Prepares – Becoming A Professional
Join Casting Directors, Agents and film professionals for a day of learning.

Film professional offer their experiences to teach others how to be the best PA on the set!   Also attending, producers and set etiquette techniques.

Film Set Etiquette – Producers, Wardrobe, Camera Department professionals discussed the do’s and don’t of being on a film set.  Everyone walked away with enough information to become a professional on the set.

Documentary Film Production – Getting to know how to work in this industry with the professionals who are successful in the genre.

#TimesUp and #MeToo Movement panel discussion and Women In Film and Television International Short Film Festival held at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

WIFM sends out a request to all members and interested parties to volunteer for the WIFM Board of Directors and committees.

Chapter Presidents from over 45 member chapters of Women In Film and Television International attended a conference to learn more about how they can improve their chapter programs and membership.  See Events for more information.

On June 5th at 4:00PM, Steve Cuden, author of “Beating Hollywood”, will be presenting his findings from his experience in film on the essentials in writing for the screen at the Hollywood Theater…

Emily is a recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg with a dual major in Communications (Media Studies) and Visual and Performing Arts.  Throughout her career…

WIFM’s 2014 Opal Award Winner Dawn Keezer named one of Pittsburgh’s 50 Most Powerful People

Pittsburgh Magazine consulted dozens of power brokers and behind-the-scene players to determine and rank the 50 individuals who, in Pittsburgh, make things happen.

Jan. 25 proved to be a great day for SAG-AFTRA members of the Ohio-Pittsburgh Local.  The snowy day began with the local’s third collaborative talent showcase with Pittsburgh’s Women In Film & Media chapter.  Nearly 40 performers…

Point Park features WIFM scholarship recipients Mina Hoffman and Hanna Snyder on their website.

Founder Faith Dickinson led nonprofit for 10 years…

Women in Film & Television International Summit Hosted by Pittsburgh Chapter – by Christina Kotlar

“I write poems and I am a poem,” declared Vanessa German at the plenary breakfast welcoming women in film and media representing 30 chapters for…

Catherine Hardwicke, director of the first “Twilight” movie, is coming to Pittsburgh in mid-May for the Women in Film and Television International Summit.  Ms. Hardwicke… 

Watch Women in Film and Media on YouTube: in the News, and in its public service announcements created for local organizations helping disadvantaged women and children.

On Saturday, December 3rd at 7 p.m, four short films by Pittsburgh-based filmmakers will screen at the Hollywood Theater in Dormont. Faith Dickinson, President  will be our M.C., and proceeds will benefit the group’s scholarship fund.
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 Screen Actor’s Guild: Philadelphia Spotlight – 2011:05

In Pittsburgh, Council member Adrienne Wehr received the Opal Award from Women in Film and Media. She is joined by Faith Dickinson, president of Women in Film and Media Pittsburgh.

Opal Awards 2009: Tonia Caruso interviews Faith Dickinson / Comcast Local Edit

Faith Dickinson speaks about Women in Film and Media, the Opal Awards and Shirley Jones.

 Film, media women to honor Shirley Jones / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

If you have always wanted to meet Shirley Jones, you will have a chance in Pittsburgh in October. Women in Film and Media Pittsburgh will honor the actress at its Oct. 12 Opal Awards.

Women in Film and Media Event / The Pittsburgh Women’s Blogging Society

The Third Annual International Short Film Showcase is coming again on Sunday, March 8. Films made by women filmmakers from every part of the world will be showcased in one afternoon.

Greetings From Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives / City Paper

If it’s good enough for Paris, it’s good enough for Pittsburgh. … Pittsburgh film vets that included Tony Buba, Melissa Martin and Faith Dickinson. …

Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s ‘Proclamation Thursday’

(PITTSBURGH) March 27, 2008 – In honor of Women’s History Month, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl awarded proclamations to three outstanding professional women and women’s associations. From the local chapter of Women in Film & Media (WIFM), Faith Dickinson, the executive director of WIFM, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the local chapter. WIFM Promotes the City to the film world, bringing more than $20 million into the City through film production.

Women In Film and Media Members Go To Hollywood /MBKPhotos Press Release

The most important tool an Independent Filmmaker can use today is a film festival. For a film to be seen is crucial in making a deal for its final destination.

We got to meet some real go-getter women the other night at the first Women in Film and Media Opal Awards. The event honored women in film and television, including late KDKA news anchor Patti Burns and Los Angeles-based producer Suzanne DeLaurentiis, who’s filmed several movies here and has encouraged others to do the same.

WHEREAS, on October 16, 2007, Women in Film and Media Pittsburgh (WIFM) will be hosting their first Opal Awards to honor local women who have made an impact in television and film. . . .

In the 41st hour after Mike Hough picked up the details of the film he had to complete in 48 hours . . “It’s perfect for us, it’s perfect for anyone,” said Faith Dickinson, the team leader from Women in Film and Media, who showed up with a baker’s dozen volunteers to make their movie.