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Women in Film & Television Florida (WIFT-FL) works hard to provide educational and networking opportunities for both women and men in the film, television, and digital media industry in the state of Florida. WIFT-FL advocates for parity in the entertainment industry and energizes members by illuminating their achievements, presenting training and professional development programs, awarding scholarships and grants, and providing access to a supportive community of peers.
When you join WIFT-FL you join a network of over 400 members who are united for one common goal – to improve production employment in the state of Florida. Check out the Membership Tab for more details on how to become a Professional Member, a Friend of WIFT, or a Student Member.
- Jennelle Jordan, President
Featured Members | Upcoming Events |
SHEAR MEDIA STUDIOS WIFT-FL is proud to recognize Shear Media Studios as our Monthly Featured Member! Located in St. Petersburg and serving the greater Tampa Bay production community, Shear Media Studios is an expansive 11,000-square-foot creative production facility designed for filmmakers, photographers, podcasters, content creators, agencies and brands. The studio was developed as a connected production environment where creative teams can shoot, record, livestream, build sets and manage productions under one roof. Led by entrepreneur, performer and media personality Rhonda Shear, along with producer and production strategist Pete Guzzo, Shear Media Studios reflects their shared commitment to creativity, innovation and connection. Their goal is not simply to provide studio space, but to create a flexible production system capable of supporting everything from an intimate podcast to a commercial, film shoot, corporate broadcast or major live event. Services and Specialties Shear Media Studios offers a wide range of professional production resources, including: The facility includes large production stages, podcast suites, creator bays, prebuilt and customizable sets, lighting grids, green rooms, hair-and-makeup areas, loading-dock access and a professional control room. Studio A provides approximately 3,000 square feet for commercials, interviews, green-screen work and broadcast production, while Studio G offers approximately 5,600 square feet for larger productions, events and custom scenic builds. Supporting WIFT-FL and Our Creative Community Shear Media Studios has opened its doors to WIFT-FL members and supported opportunities for filmmakers to meet, learn and experience a working professional studio. Most recently, Shear Media Studios partnered with the WIFT-FL Tampa Bay Branch to host its Popcorn & PJs Movie Night, which included a tour of the studio and a screening of I Win by WIFT-FL member and filmmaker Robin Hofmann. Events like this give our members an opportunity to celebrate each other’s work while building relationships inside a professional production environment. WIFT-FL appreciates Shear Media Studios for supporting our organization, welcoming our members and contributing to the continued growth of Florida’s film, television and digital-media community. Whether you are developing a podcast, producing a commercial, shooting a film, creating social-media content or planning a livestream or special event, Shear Media Studios offers the space, tools and production support needed to bring the project to life. Shear Media Studios Congratulations to Shear Media Studios—our WIFT-FL Monthly Featured Member! |
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Subject: WIFT-FL Short & Feature Film Finishing Fund Grant Opens July 1 Dear WIFT-FL Members (only) * We are pleased to announce that the WIFT-FL Short & Feature Film Finishing Fund Grant will open for submissions on July 1, 2026. The application period will remain open through September 1, 2026. This grant program is designed to support our members in bringing their short and feature film projects. Members interested in applying should begin preparing their project materials, budgets, production information, and any required supporting documents. Please mark your calendars: Applications Open: July 1, 2026 Applications Close: September 1, 2026 MEMBERS FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO MEMBERS CENTER TAB We look forward to seeing the exciting projects our members are working on. |
Social Media | WIFT-FL Store |
Our WIFT-FL Store We at WIFT-FL are always looking for new ways & ideas to support our membership...so we have opened our own store! You can buy a WIFT-FL T-shirt, stickers, and other fantastic items to come - stay tuned! To get to our store go to the Members Only Tab and you'll find us! If you have ideas for swag items please let us know, we'd love to hear from you! |
THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS!
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