Women in Film & Television Austin, a nonprofit organization that advocates for and empowers women in the media industry, is proud to announce its annual fundraiser event, which will be held this Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6 - 9 p.m. The event will help raise money to support the organization's mission to support and empower members through professional educational programming, networking events, development opportunities, creative collaborations and mentoring. The fundraiser will be held at Vuka North Lamar in north Austin and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased here ($50 for members and $60 for non-members) and include light bites and cocktails. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting Women in Film & Television Austin’s mission to support and empower women in the film and television industry. Media who wish to request attendance to cover the event may send an email here. For more information on Women in Film & Television Austin and its mission, please visit www.wiftaustin.org.

The fundraiser will feature live music by Fragile Rock, an acoustic performance by Austin's own Kaylin Karr, a silent auction and a raffle. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of exciting items, including exclusive experiences, memberships, and more. In addition, guests will experience various aspects of the Austin film industry including a choreographed fight scene demonstration, a podcast recording station to record an introduction for the WIFT Austin Podcast along with other fun surprises.

"We're thrilled to host our annual fundraiser event and bring together our community to support and uplift women in the media space," said Laura Annalora, President of Women in Film & Television Austin. "Our organization is dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for women to thrive and succeed in this industry, and the support from this fundraiser will help us continue to make a positive impact."

Through its programs and events, Women in Film & Television Austin provides opportunities for networking, education, and skill-building to help women succeed in their careers.

“Over the last four years, we’ve built an incredible community of individuals who are not only passionate about the film and television industry, but about each other,” said Annalora. “Whether it’s support in drafting your first screenplay, attending a programming series to better handle tough situations in our industry, or simply finding other like-minded women to bounce ideas off of, Women in Film & Television Austin has become an encouraging, creative, safeplace for females in Austin.”