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We take every opportunity to celebrate producers, strengthen our community, and amplify the essential role producers play bringing stories to life.

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A panel series about the courageous and sometimes outrageous behind the scenes stories from Producer.

TALES FROM THE SET

Trade companies, vendors, and developers share the latest tools and access for a better production.

WIP@WORK

A talkback celebrating with a Producer, cast and crew on getting their project across the finish line.

A peer-led presentation series where members share their expertise on key topics in media and production.

AFTERNOON TEA

Championing Independent Producers, guest creatives and executives share timely insights and industry trends to help producers stay informed and ahead of the curve. Past guests include:

Ted Hope - (Oscar-nominated Producer) - Sales and Distribution for the Independent Producer
Kimberly Nelson (Health, Wellness and Spiritual Life Coach) - Session Leader: WIP Wellness Soiree
Amber Rasberry (Amazon Studios – Senior Executive, Film Development & Production) - Sharpening Our Slate, Part I
Rachel Kiner-Lucas (Senior Amazon Executive, Acquisition) - Sharpening Our Slate, Part II
Innes Smolansky and Bob Freedman (Entertainment Attorney) - The Art of the Development Deal
Michelle Jaeger (Entertainment Attorney) - International Film Financing: Understanding the Structures, Players, and Risk Areas
Jennifer Merin (founder of Alliance of Women Film Journalist) - The Critic's Critique
Lisa M. Trifone (Publicist) - Independent Film Publicity: How to Earn Media Attention
Luigi Loy, Martine Melloul and Christine La Monte - Afternoon Tea Hybrid: Inside An Oscars Campaign
Jim Arnoff (Certified Career, Business and Life Coach) - Session Leader: WIP Wellness Soiree

THE SCOOP

"10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SOIRÉE CELEBRATING INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS"| TRIBECA 2026 (NY)

Music by DJ Brini | Photography by: Charles Chessler

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"CELEBRATING WOMEN PRODUCERS" SOIRÉE | SLAMDANCE 2026 (LA)

Our 2nd Annual Slamdance soiree

Powered by our sponsors Slamdance, Kodak, SAGIndie and Wrapbook
With event allies: Charles & Company Tea, Xarcutería Los Angeles (Grazing Table), and Chef Laura,

Event Committee: Laura Reich, Adetoro Makinde, Julie Carmen, Rachel Stander, Aline Andrande

Photographer: Justin Ward

THE BUSINESS OF SELF-CARE: Protecting the Producer While Protecting the Project| SLAMDANCE 2026 (LA)

Presented as part of the Women Independent Producer's, Thank A Producer Initiative

Panelist: Lianne Halfon, Heather Rae, Effie Brown, Heather Mason

Moderator: Adetoro Makinde

PRODUCERS: REFRAMING OUR NARRATIVE THROUGH COALITION & CONNECTION| AFM 2025 (LA)

Presented by WIP in partnership with Women In Film and ReFrame

Panelist: Monica Levinson, Deniese Davis, Carol Ann Shine, and Matt Miller

Moderator: Adetoro Makinde

...click here to also watch the Thank A Producer clip from the panel

INAUGURAL "TALES FROM THE SET" SERIES 2025 | NYA STUDIOS (LA)

We relaunched our in-person series to share the most courageous and sometimes outrageous journeys from independent Producers

Panelist: Rebecca Green, Claire Brooks, Lori Tilkin deFelice

Moderator: Adetoro Makinde

Event Team: Laura Reich, Adetoro Makinde, Rachel Stander

"CELEBRATE INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS" SOIRÉE | GOTHAM WEEK 2025 (NY)

Following our WIP presentation at the Gotham Week Showcase Expo, we gathered for a post-happy hour soiree. Nothing beats raising a glass with fellow Independent Producers—celebrating our creativity, resilience, and passionate drive together.

Event Team: Adetoro Makinde, Stina Hamlin, Tracy Schott, Lauren Harris

Photographer: Dan Lane Williams

"CELEBRATE INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS" SOIRÉE | TRIBECA 2025 (NY)

With guests invited to write the title of a passion project on their name tags, the room buzzed with purpose and creative energy.

Powered by our sponsors and allies Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Dolly Card, Wrapbook, Royal Wine, and Great Jones Distillery

Event Committee: Adetoro Makinde, Laura Luckenbaugh, Sibyl Reymundo-Santiago, Rachel Stander

Music by DJ Fritzo | Photographer: Will Mena

"CELEBRATING WOMEN PRODUCERS" SOIRÉE | SLAMDANCE 2025 (LA)

Our inaugural Slamdance soiree and we'll be back in 2026!

With event allies CocoBear, Charles & Company Tea, Chef Laura, Nice Coffee

Event Committee: Laura Reich, Adetoro Makinde, Julie Carmen, Rachel Stander, Valeria Lopez

Photographer: Kim Alexis

WIP HOLIDAY SOIRÉE 2024 (NYC)

Our end of the year event was simply amazing!

Music by DJ Fritzo | Photographer Lou Aguilar

WIP and AWD SUMMER MIXER 2024 (LA)

Continuing our wellness initiative to encourage self-care rituals for creatives, Women Independent Producers and Alliance Women Directors (AWD) co-hosted this "Serene Soiree" to creatively connect, mingle and set some intensions in the beautiful Malibu gardens of Veritas Yoga.

From nibbles and takeaways donated by Malibu's Farmers Market, cacao pourings from Happy To Be Hear Cacao, tarot reading by Kristen Garris and a sound bath session led by Justine Raczkiewicz, it was a day for balancing and restore.

WIP Member Host: Julie Carmen and Justine Raczkiewicz

Photographer Dilara Senbilgin

TRIBECA BLOCK PARTY 2024 (NY)

Returning to one of our favorite pre-pandemic events, WIP joined with Portrait, BGDM, and DPA, with generous support from OTV, TFC, and ab8ve to host a celebration of memberships, film teams and industry at Tribeca Film Festival. The pictures say it all how thrilled we creatives are to be back to in-person connections.