Prepping for CAMERAderie Features!

What We Do

At Women In Media, we empower women and gender-nonconforming filmmakers — both above and below the line in the entertainment industry. Through mentorships, workshops, and networking opportunities, we’re helping people get hired, move up in their careers, and get recognized in an industry that still has a long way to go toward gender balance. Our male friends in the business are integral to our growth and the success of our mission.

Women in Media focuses on high-quality training on top of the line gear, and inclusive, creative teams. Our members are connected to viable employers through the searchable CrewList database, our direct advocacy, and are actively contributing to the economy and culture through their creative work. 

Your Contribution Is Crucial

We need you to jump in, so that WiM has the steam to get CAMERAderie Features off the ground. The current climate is challenging, but with your help, we will persevere as a community.

Recently, we received a grant termination from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The federal government has stated that our projects no longer “reflect the nation's rich artistic heritage and creativity as prioritized by the President.” We maintain that inclusion widens the talent pool, and allows the best to rise to the top without pre-conceived biases and gate keeping. 

Our other funding sources are shrinking too. Los Angeles County Arts & Culture, California Arts Council, and foundation grantors are experiencing extreme increases in applications and extreme decreases in their funds available. They are doing their best to share the limited resources, but here is a real example of the impact on Women in Media's ability to funding for the work we do for you.

We applied for a general operating grant of $42,000.
~ funds to keep our website running, to pay staff, and for necessary things like insurance!

In past years, we have received about half of what we’ve requested ~ $21,000

This year we were awarded $14,600, 34% of the requested amount, which will be released in 2026 & 2027.

So, you can see the shortfall that we are facing. We have been a major contributor to the positive change that we have seen in the industry. Now it’s our community that can help us keep that momentum going in the right direction!

By making a gift to this campaign, you understand that your donation will be used where there is the greatest need.