Our membership consists of women and men who wish to support the expansion of women's role in the film industry, to develop their professional skills and to meet like-minded, creative individuals. Our members are writers, directors, actors, ADs, costumers, casting directors, agents and more. Much like the modern family, we have a membership tier that will suit you, no matter what your background or preferences. We welcome both women and men.

NMWIF Membership

Prospective members applying for Professional and Associate Membership may join online using Paypal.  For all membership levels, you may email us to request an application, which may be returned by snail-mail or submitted at any NMWIF meeting or event.


PROFESSIONAL MEMBER - $100.00 annually

General Membership Includes:

You are eligible to join NMWIF at the PROFESSIONAL MEMBER LEVEL if you:


ASSOCIATE MEMBER - $100.00 annually

Associate Membership Includes:

You are eligible to join NMWIF at the ASSOCIATE MEMBER LEVEL if you:


STUDENT MEMBER - $25.00 annually

Student Membership includes:

Student members are required to donate 15 hours of volunteer time to NMWIF by participating in a committee of their choice.

You are eligible to join NMWIF as a STUDENT MEMBER if you:


CORPORATE MEMBER - $300.00 annually

Corporate Membership includes:

You are eligible to join NMWIF as a CORPORATE MEMBER if you:


FRIENDS - $150.00 annually

Friends Membership includes:

You are eligible to join NMWIF as a FRIENDS MEMBER if you:


All applications are reviewed and are subject to approval by the NMWIF membership committee.

PROFESSIONAL AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS may pay online with a credit card. Please note there is a credit card fee of 2.5%. Everyone may bring a completed application to any NMWIF meeting or send it by snail-mail to:

NMWIF
Attn: Membership Committee
P.O. Box 33351
Santa Fe, NM  87594

You will be able to pick up your membership card at the first monthly meeting after your application is approved.

 

Join NMWIF and receive... your very own bumper sticker! Announce your professional affiliation; spruce up your car!

 

Other Member Benefits

Outreach

NMWIF was a hit at the Santa Fe High School Career Day. By introducing the youth to our industry, we not only present an array of careers, we build support in our community and our audience.

NMWIF members have spoken at numerous colleges around the State, sharing their knowledge and experience with up-and-coming students.

NMWIF members have worked with Los Alamos women at risk, teaching presentation skills and helping to boost their self-esteem.

NMWIF has assisted with scholarships for the Girls Film School. For two weeks of summer, 20 high school girls take workshops in writing, producing, acting, editing, sound, cinematography, documentary and website design on the campus of the College of Santa Fe. The girls complete several independent projects as well as a group project, which are all shown at The Screen at the end of the program.

NMWIF made a Public Service Announcement for the Santa Fe Rape Crisis and Trauma Treatment Center.

Networking

NMWIF holds meetings for the membership about once a month.

NMWIF is part of the International Women's Day Film Festival.

NMWIF members (excepting student members) may be listed in the online local and international member directory of all Women in Film and Television International chapters.

NMWIF created the Sage Award, given annually.

Mentoring

NMWIF has created a writers' group, in which writers and actors meet alternate weeks, to assist the writers in their development and provide an opportunity for actors to practice cold reads.

NMWIF was able to give a scholarship, with the sponsorship of General Motors.

NMWIF members have mentored individuals from NM State, the Monte del Sol Charter school, and others.

NMWIF members have participated in the Santa Fe Film Festival Panel.

NMWIF has sponsored a Screenwriting event at the Santa Fe Film Festival.

NMWIF members have taught classes on set etiquette as well as resumee and interview skills.

 


If you have an idea for an outreach, networking or mentoring program, please let us know!

 

NMWIF Committees form the engine of our organization. Committee members work together to facilitate the growth and development of the organization. NMWIF committees provide members with an entree into the organization's operations. Please let us know the committee(s) on which you would like to serve: