At Women In Film, we don’t admire stars from afar, we work right beside them – sharing down-to-earth information, one-on-one.

The WIF mentorship program matches women in need with women in the know. Our members are stars in every realm of entertainment, so whatever your heart’s wish – to be cast, crew or executive – we’ll help grant it. Women who shine today lending a hand to those who’ll brighten tomorrow – that’s what mentoring is all about.

Mentorship programs, like the ones below, are administered by local WIF chapters around the country.

• Atlanta. WIF/Atlanta offers a four-month mentorship program, giving less experienced members access to a seasoned professional in their chosen field of interest. Mentors meet with their protégés at least once a month and allow the protégé to visit them at their office or on location at least once during the mentorship.
• Los Angeles. In 2005, 60 WIF/LA members are matched with established entertainment industry executives in a one-year apprenticeship that offers a hands-on entrée into the business. Past mentors have included writer/producer/director Nancy Meyers (What Women Want, Father of the Bride), producer Bridget Johnson (Jerry Maguire, As Good as it Gets), screenwriter David Weissman (The Family Man, Evolution) and cinematographer Amy Vincent (Caveman's Valentine, Eve's Bayou).
• New England. The Media Mentors program fosters an active community of media professionals by facilitating connections between Women In Film & Video/New England members. WIFV/NE mentees are given a forum for asking questions, gaining insights and assessing their goals with the help of an experienced professional in their field.
• New York. After completing a 45-day internship, members of New York Women In Film & Television can continue their “education” with a mentor specializing in their area of interest. While the NYWIFT Intern/Mentor Program does not necessarily lead to employment, many interns have used the program as a stepping-stone to an impressive career. The chapter frequently passes entry-level employment requests on to program graduates.
• San Francisco. The Bay Area Women In Film & Television Exchange supports the development of women's skills and careers in film, television and related industries by enabling professionals at various stages of their careers to benefit from the guidance, support and encouragement of more experienced colleagues. The BAWIFT Exchange matches industry professionals who have excelled in their careers with mentees having compatible goals and objectives.

If you’re a whiz in the biz – or want to be mentored by one - contact your local WIF chapter to find out about opportunities in your area.