Founded in 2016, WOMEN INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS (WIP) is an elite network of women producers headquartered in New York City that supports, collaborates and promotes the work of its members.  Our goal is to elevate the careers of our members, end the gender gap in Hollywood and get more female driven projects financed and distributed.

Our producers are diverse in backgrounds, ages and specialties – many working internationally and with access to talent pools around the globe.  In addition to a variety of initiatives, the group hosts monthly in-person soirees in New York (1st Tuesdays) and Los Angeles (3rd Tuesdays) to celebrate member wins, discuss critical topics and share resources. This more intimate setting encourages members to get to know each other at a deeper level and to foster growth and success. Additionally, virtual soirees are hosted quarterly to offer members living out of state/country, or generally unable to attend in-person an opportunity to continue invaluable peer connections.

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​WIP is committed to ensuring that the vital work of independent producers is seen, supported, and celebrated. Current programs include:​​​​​​​​​
 

• MEMBER HOSTED SOIREES (NY/LA) - an intimate safe space to meet, share, celebrate and engage industry conversation.
   

• WIP FORUMS - a dedicated google forum for resource sharing and recommendations through our original "Asks & Offers" model
   

• PODCAST CIRCLE - educating members interested in producing podcasts.
   

• GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP CONNECTION - building international relationships and partnership resources for members
   

• WIP GROUP on PORTRAIT - dedicated WIP group account on the Portrait app
   

• WIP@WORK PRESENTATIONS - Special curated screenings, events, and masterclass presentations hosted 
   

• PEER EMPOWERED PRODUCER (PEP) INITIATIVES

  • Pep Talks: peer-to-peer feedback support on pitches, rough cuts and readings

  • Peer Empowered Producer Fund (PEP Fund): provides financial support to members during their project development phase

  • Project Impact Portfolio: a dedicated portfolio of member projects addressing impact themes for funding and sponsorship opportunities

  • Discount Directory: dedicated discount codes for submission to film festivals

  • Member Base: member search based on locale, skills and geographical regions with production experience and established connections
     

• TALES FROM THE SET - A conversation series featuring behind-the-scenes production stories from women producers. Watch the Trailer
   

• MARTINI SHOT - A virtual celebrating conversation with a WIP member, her cast and crew getting their project across the finish line.
   

• PRODUCE YOUR WELLNESS INITIATIVE - Curated wellness events to promote producer self-care and healthier creative sustainability
   

• PRODUCERS CLASSIFIED - A public online resource for individuals to share a project looking for a producer to attach
   

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WHY PARTNER WITH WIP

Many programs have emerged to support female directors and writers, yet the support for creative female producers is almost non-existent. Empowering women producers to lead successful businesses, and supporting them to develop and produce successful projects is crucial to changing the paradigm. While there are more women producers in the industry than directors, there are not nearly enough who have been allowed to penetrate Hollywood’s inner circle. This partnership initiative is about championing our need for funding opportunities and equitable sustainability.

Partnering with a WIP initiative gives instant access to a diverse, talent pool of experienced women producers with interests, projects and relationships that reach all corners of the globe. Our producers are hardworking, trail blazing, and an under-tapped creative resource. We think outside the box. 

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If there is a demand on Hollywood to create more diversity, then giving more women producers a seat at the money table will inherently solve the problem on all levels.

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