NYWIFT Talks: Filmmakers and Activists discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, their life work and hope for the future.
NYWIFT Talks is a new weekly series to bring updated news and vital information about the impact of COVID-19 on the media and entertainment industry. Industry professionals will be in conversation discussing what you need to know about theatrical releases, digital advances, virtual tools, festival opportunities, production updates and more.
This edition of NYWIFT Talks is free for all to attend.
In this week’s NYWIFT Talks, we bring together vibrant award-winning women filmmakers and activists dedicated to fighting systemic racism to discuss their work and the social justice movement of today. During the conversation, we will watch short clips focused on historical women civil rights activists. The purpose of the conversation is to come together and share artistic, political and personal survival stories during this painful time in American history.
The conversation will be moderated by NYWIFT Executive Director Cynthia Lopez.
Click here to learn more about the program and register.