Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, Women Independent Producers (WIP) is a non profit 501c6 membership collective dedicated to supporting, empowering, and amplifying the work of women producers in the film and media industries. Founded in 2016, WIP fosters collaboration, mentorship, and shared resources among its members, who range from emerging to seasoned professionals and work across diverse projects, from feature films to documentaries and digital content.

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Our mission is to elevate the careers of women producers, close the gender gap in Hollywood, and create more opportunities for female-driven projects to be financed and distributed. Through a variety of initiatives—including monthly in-person soirées in New York and Los Angeles, quarterly virtual gatherings, and robust advocacy efforts—WIP provides a platform for networking, skill-building, self-care, and peer connection.

Diverse in backgrounds, ages, and specialties, our members include producers who work internationally and leverage global talent pools. By fostering an intimate and supportive community, WIP is committed to creating meaningful opportunities and celebrating the unique contributions of women producers, ensuring their voices and projects thrive in the industry.

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Current programs and initiatives 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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