Become a WIFTA Member!

 

It’s Time to Lift Each Other Up…

We invite you to join WIFTA and help us create a community that resonates with you!

WIFTA is dedicated to authentic equity, diversity and inclusion in both our membership and Alberta’s media & screen industries.  

Membership is also available to women and femme identifying people, regardless of gender.  We are committed to being accessible, as a professional association.

SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE - if you believe our membership fees are a barrier to you, please reach out to us: [email protected].

Benefits

  • WIFTA Online Newsletters
    • with updated information on funds, festivals and events
  • Access to members-only WIFTA Facebook Community
  • WIFTA Networking Opportunities
  • WIFTA Events
  • WIFTA Annual Film Festival
  • Mentorship
  • Professional Development 
  • Industry Workshops
  • Participation in WIFTA Committees and Programs

Get Involved with WIFTA!

Opportunities for involvement include:

WIFTA Board of Directors: women appointed and elected from the membership for a two-year period, are full members in good standing and are actively involved with committee work

AGM (Annual General Meeting): features a keynote speaker from the industry, the year in review and elections.

Volunteer Opportunities: membership includes the opportunity to get involved with our exciting committees.If you’re interested in volunteering in the areas listed below, please send us an email to [email protected] for more information:

  • Communications (On-Line News/Website/Public Relations)
  • Advocacy
  • Mentorship
  • Office/Administration
  • Fundraising
  • Membership
  • Networking Edmonton
  • Networking Calgary
  • Professional Development
  • Special Events

If you’re interested in volunteering in the areas listed, please send an email to [email protected] for more information.

Membership Inquiries

Email: [email protected]

How to Sign Up

  1. Make a payment for your membership by e-transfer to [email protected] or you can also mail a cheque or money order mail with the membership form to:                                             WIFTA #338, 10045 156 street , Edmonton, Alberta T5P 2P7.
  2. DOWNLOAD the WIFTA Membership Application to save it to your computer. Please note that the PDF will become interactive after the download.
  3. FILL OUT the interactive PDF form and email to [email protected]. All new memberships will be voted on by the Board of Directors. All applications for admission are approved unless denied by a resolution of the Board within 60 days after the application has been received.
If you have any questions, please contact the WIFTA office at [email protected]
 
 

Membership Rates April 1, to March 31

First Time Member $75.00 - This provides you with full benefits and privileges including the ability to vote at the Annual General Meeting (except male identifying members). Membership requires a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the film & television industry (includes completed post-secondary in a related field).

 

Annual Renewal $60.00 - Existing member renewing their membership.

Students pay only $25.00 - 18+, enrolled in full-time studies in a related field of film and television. (Valid Student ID Required)