Women in Film and Television Ireland provides a professional forum for the advancement and celebration of women working in the film, television and radio industries. WFTV Ireland has currently in excess of 100 members, all professionals within the stated industries, and is part of an expanding international organization with over 10,000 affiliated members in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Europe.

The first chapter was initiated in Los Angeles in 1973 by the publisher of The Hollywood Reporter, Tichi Wilkerson-Kassel, and now boasts over 2000 members including such well-known names as Meg Ryan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roseanne Barr and Sherry Lansing.

Primary Aims

• Assisting and educating women who wish to become involved in the Film, Television and Radio industries.
• Providing a network of support for those already involved.
• Providing numerous innovative educational programs and special events each year.

An international summit now takes place every year. The London chapter hosted last year's summit at Canada House, Trafalgar Square and had an attendance of over 150 delegates from 30 separate chapters worldwide. Highlights of the summit included:

• Opening Gala Reception at the Houses of Parliament hosted by Janet Anderson, Government Minister for Film, Tourism and Broadcasting.
• Workshops and Seminars with speakers from the BBC, Channel 4 and leading independent Film and Television companies. The Irish chapter (WFTV Ireland) hosted a seminar on 'National Identity' at the Royal Court Theatre with a panel of speakers from the Irish Film and Television Industry which was followed by a reception at the Irish Embasy.