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:
Responsible for selecting a film in dialogue with CPH:DOX and putting together a good event and helping to run the event.
THE PARTY GROUP:
Responsible for arranging parties for WIFT members. Next time is 4.10.2024.
FILM ABOUT WIFT GROUP:
Responsible for making a short film about WIFT that can be shown in Grand every time and on SoMe.
COLLABORATION WITH GRAND:
Responsible for the dialogue with Grand about inviting WIFT members to previews and premieres of interesting films, as well as putting together a good event.
CONSORTIUM GROUP:
Responsible for seeking money 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.
NETWORK GROUP:
A new group that will be responsible for strengthening the network in WIFT. Initially, the focus will be on getting to know each other in the expanded board on profile, goals, resources, networks, competencies, etc. When that is in place, we can expand in terms of reaching out to members. The goal is to “Walk the walk, talk the talk”.
PRESS:
Responsible for debate contributions, coaching on media appearances and current affairs.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS GROUP:
The PA group’s focus is on funding, key issues 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 WIFT’s participation in the TV festival.
WIFT’S COMMUNICATION:
Assists in ensuring that we have optimal communication running, also in relation to the ongoing recruitment of new members.
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.
