Alliance for Women Film Composers

The Alliance for Women Film Composers (AWFC) is an organization dedicated to advocacy[1] and visibility[2] for women composers. As of 2019, there are nearly 400 members[1] in the AWFC's database.[3]

History

The Alliance for Women Film Composers was founded in 2014 by Lolita Ritmanis, Laura Karpman, and Miriam Cutler.[4] Its advocacy work includes a searchable online directory of women composers, interpersonal support,[1] networking events,[5] and live concerts.[1] One such concert was the subject of the 2017 documentary Women Who Score.[6]

Leadership

Current
  • President: Catherine Joy
  • Vice President: Sharon Farber
  • Secretary: Esin Aydingoz
  • Treasurer: Thomas Mikusz
  • Director of Membership/ Outreach: Allyson Newman
  • Executive Director: Raashi Kulkarni
  • Board of Directors:
    • Alexandra Petkovski
    • Daisy Coole
    • Edith Mudge
    • Ghiya Rushidat
    • Heather McIntosh
    • Jenna Fentimen (UK)
    • Lili Haydn
    • Mandy Hoffman
    • Nami Melumad
    • Stephanie Economou

Past

Founders

References
  1. Greiving, Tim (2019-01-10). "Female Composers Are Trying to Break Film's Sound Barrier". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  2. Burlingame, Jon (2016-08-24). "Women Film Composers Fight for an Even Score". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  3. "Alliance for Women Film Composers Launches Online Directory of Female Composers". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  4. Burlingame, Jon (2019-03-03). "Starr Parodi Named President of the Alliance for Women Film Composers". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  5. Burlingame, Jon (2015-08-25). "Alliance for Women Film Composers Head Leads By Example". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  6. Burlingame, Jon (2017-07-28). "Short Documentary Highlights Lack of Female Composers in Movies and TV". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  7. Przybyslawski, Corinne (2017-02-27). "Meet the Female Composers Fighting for Equality in Hollywood". Thump. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
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