THANK YOU!!
The entire WIFT-AT team extends a HUGE and heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, speakers, panelists, hosts, guests, volunteers and, our fabulous programming committee for making 2019 our best year yet! We couldn't do it without you! See you at our 10th anniversary NEXT year!!
ADVANCE. CONNECT. INSPIRE.
WOMEN MAKING WAVES
March 8|9, 2019
Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Video By: Mirror Image Media
ABOUT
WOMEN MAKING WAVES
Created by women for the benefit of all genders, the annual Women Making Waves Conference celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding women in our industry. We welcome everyone who shares that goal.
The 2019 conference kicks off on March 8, International Women's Day, and will be held at The Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Women Making Waves Conference routinely attracts the most dynamic, influential movers and shakers in the film and entertainment industries, who come to discuss both the art and business of developing projects for film and television.
We have a truly remarkable slate of instructors, speakers, and panelists this year. They include Tamara Podemski, Simone Pero, Jennifer Stewart, Robin McKenna, Renee Laprise, Patricia Rozema, Lisa Baylin, and Winnifred Jong.
Our conference also includes The Pitch Competition, presented by CBC, as well the annual presentation of the WIFT-AT Wave Awards.
Back by popular demand, WIFT-AT is proud to offer two additional workshops prior to the conference on Friday, March 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Fresh and Fierce: A Practical Guide For Women Writing Television in 2019 with Karen Walton, and, Seeing Eye to Eye: Director and Cinematographer Creative Collaboration with Amy Belling.
Purchase tickets for the workshops HERE.
WIFT-AT
Meet the 2018|2019 WIFT-AT Board - From top left: Kimberlee McTaggart, Maria MacNeil, Pamela Segger, Jan Miller, Lynn Matheson, Cat Leblanc. From bottom left: Kelsey Power, Kaitlyn Adair, Holly Stevenson, Renee Horton, Karen Roberts, Amy Trefry, Louise Lalonde.
Women in Film and Television Atlantic (WIFT-AT) is a non-profit association that advances the careers of female-identifying professionals working in film, television, and screen-based media in Atlantic Canada.
We are committed to creating opportunities for all women to grow, discover alliances, challenge stereotypes, learn from the best, and be inspired by those who are standing out with unique and powerful voices.
It is our mission to leverage the skills, talents, and potential of our members to ensure high-quality production and distribution of resources; to exert influence at all levels of the industry, and to celebrate and extend the impact of the collaborative nature of screen-based production in the Atlantic region.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
*All WMW events take place at the Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites.
Note: The WMW program is subject to change without notice.
Each year, Women in Film and Television Atlantic (WIFT-AT) attracts highly skilled and talented writers, producers, actors, cinematographers, and filmmakers at the top of their game to lead a selection of not-to-be-missed panels, case studies, spotlight conversations, and workshops at our annual Women Making Waves Conference.
This year, the conference will run from March 8 - 9 at the Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
NOTE: Those who register for the entire conference have access to all conference events, *with the exception of the Friday Workshops. The Friday Workshops require a separate ticket that can be purchased when you register online or at The Georgian Lounge Landing in The Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites on March 8 at noon, provided space is available. The Friday Workshops begin at 1 p.m.
Friday, March 8
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS
*To learn more about these workshops, check out the Detailed Schedule.
*All speakers, panelists, and workshops are subject to change without notice.
Fresh and Fierce: A Practical Guide For Writing Television in 2019 with Karen Walton
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | The Regency Ballroom
Seeing Eye to Eye: The Director and Cinematographer Creative Collaboration with Amy Belling
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | The Imperial Ballroom
WOMEN MAKING WAVES CONFERENCE | DAY 1
*To learn more about these workshops, check out the Detailed Schedule page.
REGISTRATION OPENS | SCREENING TICKETS ON SALE
Noon - 6:30 p.m. | Georgian Lounge Landing
SCREENING of Mouthpiece and Q & A with Director Patricia Rozema
Presented by the Directors Guild of Canada
6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. | The Imperial Ballroom
WIFT-AT INDUSTRY RECEPTION
Presented by the Directors Guild of Canada
The Silent Auction will open at this event and continue during the Wave Awards Celebratory Dinner on Saturday night. This reception is open to all!
8:45 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | The Regency Ballroom
Saturday, March 9
WOMEN MAKING WAVES CONFERENCE | DAY 2
*To learn more about these events, check out the Detailed Schedule page.
*All speakers, panelists, and workshops are subject to change without notice.
REGISTRATION OPENS
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Georgian Lounge Landing
MORNING COFFEE
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | The Imperial Ballroom
9th ANNUAL WOMEN MAKING WAVES WELCOME
9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. | The Imperial Ballroom
SPOTLIGHT CONVERSATION: with Tamara Podemski and Juanita Peters
Presented by Telefilm Canada
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | The Imperial Ballroom
Intermission: Coffee and Conversation
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
CASE STUDY: Mouthpiece: From Stage to Screen with Director/Writer Patricia Rozema
10:30 a.m. - Noon | The Admiral Room
10:30 a.m. - Noon | The Brittania Room
WORKSHOP :
with Robin McKenna
Observational Documentary: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.
LUNCH: Out of the Box Networking Lunch
Noon - 1:30 p.m. | The Imperial Ballroom
The Business of Web Series: Myth or Reality
PANEL CONVERSATION:
with Winnifred Jong, Lisa Baylin and Renee Laprise
Moderated by: Andra Sheffer
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | The Regency Ballroom
Intermission: Connect and Be Inspired!
2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
WORKSHOP: Impact Producer: Hitting the Target Market Bull's-Eye
with Simone Pero
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | The Admiral Room
WORKSHOP: Creating Imaginary Places: An Introduction to Production Design
with Jennifer Stewart
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | The Britannia Room
4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Intermission: Conversation and Celebrations
THE 2019 PITCH COMPETITION
Presented by CBC
Hosted by Jan Miller
Be part of the audience and watch as five carefully selected finalists pitch their best short film scripts.
4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | The Regency Ballroom
WAVE AWARD CELEBRATORY DINNER
Presented by DHX
The WAVE Awards are presented annually to acknowledge a remarkable women working in film, television, or screen-based media throughout the Atlantic provinces.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | The Imperial Ballroom
902 POST AFTER PARTY
Presented by 902 Post
Let loose while tightening the bonds you've developed during the conference.
9:00 p.m. | 902 Post is located at 5475 Spring Garden Road, Suite #204
2019 WOMEN MAKING WAVES GALLERY
THE WOMEN MAKING WAVES SILENT AUCTION
The Women Making Waves conference is a not-to-be-missed event, but don’t forget about our annual silent auction in support of the All Access Pass Award.
The AAPA is presented annually to a deserving woman working in screen‐based media. It is designed to allow the recipient to travel to the nine main film festivals in Atlantic Canada. This is a fantastic initiative and we need your support to make it happen!
There are plenty of interesting items are on this year's auction table, so come to the conference prepared to bid! This year we have a "mystery" bag from Pleasures N' Treasures, as well as jewelry, fashion and gift certificates for hotels, restaurants, and so much more!
We also have GREAT swag from your favourite film people in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. You won't be disappointed!
The silent auction opens Friday, March 8 at 8:45 p.m., following the screening of Mouthpiece, and it will remain open during the WIFT-AT Industry Reception. It will re-open on Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m., and will remain open for the duration of the Wave Award Celebratory Dinner.
