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See the WIFT Louisiana and other film-related events below.
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If you have a film-related event that provides WiFT LA members special benefits, please email wiftlaevents@gmail.com with a full description.

Wed, Aug 12
Professional Development - Director's Krewe - August 12, 8pm - ONLINE
Online link below
Details
Aug 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Online link below
Please join and tell us how best to provide professional development to the directors in our organization.
Fri, Aug 14
Professional Development - WiFT LA Members & Actor's Krewe - Sundance Film Online Chat 3pm - $10
Online Chat
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Aug 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Online Chat
Legendary voice coach Roger Love (whose clients include Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Saldaña, and Bradley Cooper) leads a live, interactive session on how to cultivate your voice as a powerful cinematic tool.
Wed, Aug 19
Professional Development - WIFT La Producer's Krewe - August 19, 7pm - Online
Producer's Krewe - Online
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Aug 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Producer's Krewe - Online
Please join and tell us how best to provide professional development to the producer's in our organization.
Fri, Aug 21
Professional Development - WiFT LA Members & Writers Krewe - Sundance Film Chat - Free
Sundance Online Film Chat
Details
Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Sundance Online Film Chat
Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and Pluribus) will discuss his approach to writing an imperfect hero, leading a collaborative writers’ room, capturing modern loneliness, and building narratives in extraordinary settings. Registeration required
Sat, Aug 22
WiFT LA - Board Retreat
Retreat location - Carol Bidault's Home
Details
Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Retreat location - Carol Bidault's Home, 1218 Harmony St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
All day board Retreat for Interim Board members only
Sat, Aug 22
NOFS - FREE Screening Must RSVP
Orpheum Theater New Orleans
Details
Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Orpheum Theater New Orleans, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Dear WIFT LA members: Free movie premiere, THEY FIGHT, starring Wendell Pierce. Walk the red carpet, enjoy a night out. When: August 22 (6pm doors/7pm movie) Where: Orpheum Theater New Orleans Cost: Free (must rsvp) Link below:
Mon, Aug 24
Professional Development - WiFT LA Members & Producer Krewe - Sundance Collaborative - Film Club Chat - Free
Sundance Collaborative - Film Club - Free
Details
Aug 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sundance Collaborative - Film Club - Free
Join programmer and producer Kiva Reardon for a free online deep dive into the Oscar-winning indie classic, unpacking how its tragicomic tone and iconic character arcs redefined modern independent cinema.
Wed, Aug 26
Professional development - 2026 WIFT Louisiana Writer's Krewe - August 26th, 7pm - Online
Online conference - link below
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Aug 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Online conference - link below
The WIFT Louisiana Writer's Krewe is back!
Thu, Aug 27
Professional Development - WIFT US - Aug 27, 6 pm (Actors Krewe) - Free Online
Online Conference
Details
Aug 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Online Conference
Join WIFT US on Aug 27, 6 pm for an online "Cue the Classroom: Working with Children on Set" Must register with Eventbrite, link below
Wed, Sep 02
Professional Development: Indeed Futureworks 2 day online Free conference
Online Conference sponsored by Indeed
Details
Sep 02, 2026, 10:30 AM – Sep 03, 2026, 5:00 PM
Online Conference sponsored by Indeed
Indeed Futureworks 2 day online Free conference
Wed, Sep 09
Networking - The Slate Social - Film Community Happy Hour
The Broadside
Details
Sep 09, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
The Broadside, 600 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
September will feature WOMEN IN FILM & TV LOUISIANA. Thank you Laura.
Tue, Oct 13
Networking - WIFT Louisiana - October 13 - Alice Evening
Location is TBD
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Oct 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location is TBD
Network with industry professionals and gain invaluable career advice. Open to WIFT Louisiana members and their guests.
Wed, Nov 11
Networking - WIFT Wine Wednesday - November 11 - Location: TBD
Location is TBD
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Nov 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location is TBD
A highly popular networking and social event hosted by WIFT Louisiana (Women in Film & Television). Come network with other media professionals. WIFT Louisiana members receive happy hour drink specials.
Tue, Dec 08
Networking - WIFT Louisiana - December 8 - Holiday Party
Location is TBD
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Dec 08, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location is TBD
Enjoy the holidays with WIFT Louisiana and network with industry professionals and gain invaluable career advice. Open to WIFT Louisiana members and their guests.