WIFTA OPPORTUNITY

Opportunity Is Knocking...

WIFTA PSA PROGRAM & WIFTA MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS: NOW SEEKING APPLICATIONSThe 2013 WIFTA PSA and Mentorship Programs are revving up! The nonprofit WIFTA will be producing a PSA this year for a nonprofit called 9 to 5, which is dedicated to helping low income women in the workplace to find work and fight for their rights. We will also be shooting a promotional video to commemorate the organization's upcoming 40th anniversary! The PSA and promotional video shoots will provide an opportunity for WIFTA members who want more experience with production to obtain it and for the participants who want a mentor to find one because they will be working with professionals who make TV / Film / Video projects day-in and day-out. IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE CREW The crew call for the following positions is now open: Associate Producer, Line Producer, Production Coordinator, Production Assistant, Camera Operator, Assistant Camera Operator, Audio Mixer, Grip, Gaffer / Electrician, Hair, Makeup, Wardrobe & Production Designer. To apply: - Send your resume & cover letter to PSA@WIFTA.org.  - Put "9 to 5 Crew - [Position volunteering for]" in the subject line. * * * * * * * * * IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A MENTEE Mentorship opportunities are now available. Areas in which mentorships are available are: Writing, Directing, Producing, Cinematography (DP) and Editing. To apply:                        - Send your resume & cover letter to PSA@WIFTA.org. In the letter, briefly explain (1) why you want to be a mentee to an industry professional, (2) how this position will benefit you and (3) how your experiences can impact the video. - Put "9 to 5 Mentee - [Specific Mentee Area]" in the subject line. NOTE: You must be an active WIFTA member to participate as a crew member or to be a mentee. DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2013 P.S. In case you're wondering...Yes this is the organization on which the song and movie Nine to Five was based off of.

WIFTA Student Tuition Scholarship Program

The Student Scholarship program provides financial assistance annually to promising WIFTA student members.  Each year a scholarship of up to $1,500 is awarded to one (or more) deserving female student member(s) studying film/ video production at an accredited Georgia college or university.  Qualifying candidates are evaluated based on their academic standing, artistic talents and commitment to a film-based curriculum. Each year’s recipient is honored at that year’s WIFTA Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony; with the scholarship award being paid directly to the recipient’s college or university.  

All female, student members are eligible to apply.

Students who join WIFTA during the Student Scholarship Application period also qualify for a $10.00 discounted student membership rate of ONLY $35! JOIN TODAY!

Application Deadline is May 31, 2011

The winner will be announced at the beginning of the 2011 Fall Semester and honored at WIFTA’s 37th Anniversary Gala in October.
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Recent Student Scholarship Recipients

2010 - Jessica Guerra

2009 - Sue Ellen Chitunya

2008 - Cyndee Bayless

2007 - Shanna Gildersleeve

2006 - Darnina Hodge

2005 - Chanju Lee

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify, applicants must:

1. Be a current WIFTA member in good standing
2. Be female
3. Be a student majoring in, or whose primary field of study is film or video at an accredited Georgia 4 year college or university
4. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

Required Items:

1. Completed application form
2. Resume
3. A brief essay (1000 words or less) highlighting your accomplishments and explaining your career goals
4. A Letter of Recommendation from an advisor or faculty member
5. Proof of current enrollment
6. A short sample of your work on DVD, 5 min or less

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NOTE:  Women in Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA) supports individual women filmmakers through our annual scholarship program, where we award an established amount (currently $1,500) to a deserving female student based on their academic standing, artistic talents and commitment to a film-based curriculum.  As an all volunteer organization, we operate on very limited funding, and unfortunately cannot honor requests to sponsor or contribute to individuals.  All female students are welcome to apply for the scholarship, and can be assured that all applicants are considered equally in making a selection for the most deserving candidate.