WELCOME TO WIFT
Here you can read a little about when WIFT came to Denmark, our vision and the working groups that are active today. The board and the associated members of the board participate in the various work groups.
WIFT Denmark was established on 8th May 1999 by a small group of women from the Danish film and TV industry. Since then, it has experienced steady growth and now has over 500 members across the country, including both individuals and companies. WIFT Denmark is based in Copenhagen.
WIFT Denmark’s goal is structural change and equal representation in the Danish film and media industry. Through dialogue, information, knowledge sharing and debate, WIFT Denmark works towards addressing gender-based disparities in pay and working conditions, ensuring safe working environments, and creating a media landscape with more female and intersectional creators, employees, role models, experts, themes, and perspectives.
Read WIFTs Statutes and our Terms and Conditions.
VISION
WIFT’s vision is a Danish film and media image, where the representation both in front of and behind the camera reflects our society in all its diversity. WIFT’s vision is a Danish film and media image, where the representation both in front of and behind the camera reflects our society in all its diversity. It will provide stronger narratives, more nuanced perspectives, inspiring role models, and also strengthens democracy and cohesion in our society. All are welcome as members.
WORK GROUPS
Our work groups are as follows:
CPH:DOX EVENT / FEB-MARCH:
Selects a film in dialogue with CPH:DOX and puts together a good event and helps to run the event.
THE PARTY GROUP:
Arranges parties for WIFT’s members. The next time is 4.10.2024
FOLKEMØDET/ MID-JUNE:
Plans and executes WIFT’s participation in Folketmødet.
GRAND COLLABORATION:
Arranges and runs in dialogue with Grand pre-premiere and premiere screenings of interesting films, where WIFT’s members get a discount.
COMMUNICATION:
Assists the communications officer in ensuring that we have optimal communication running, also in relation to ongoing recruitment of new members.
PRESS:
Follows debate in the press and on social media, prepares debate posts, participates in and follows up on debates.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP:
The PA group’s focus is on funding, special cases and partnerships for WIFT as well as the political work, where the focus is on changing the culture and structures.
TV FESTIVAL / END OF AUGUST:
Responsible for planning and executing WIFT’s participation in the TV festival.
KNOWLEDGE CENTER AND SELF-DECLARATION:
Stands for seeking funds to make WIFT a knowledge center for representation and equality in film, media and related industries. The first project we have defined is about getting the industry to file tax returns.
If you have suggestions for areas where you think WIFT should make an effort, you are welcome to contact the secretariat or send an email to wift@wift.nu.
