Thank you for your incredible support of Share Her Journey - TIFF’s commitment to increasing opportunities for women in the film industry. With a goal to raise $3 million over the next five years, your generosity has created overwhelming momentum to make our aims a reality.
We’re delighted to share highlights since the initiative launched in July. It’s so important to us to let you know your gift is making a difference, and we will continue to keep you informed as Share Her Journey grows and evolves.
75% against our 2017 target of $500 000
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That's like selling out TIFF Cinemas 1 & 2 (with some rush tickets available...)
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Here's to all the women in front of & behind the 🎥, like my favorite @Stana_Katic. #shareherjourney #womeninfilm #girlpower #tiff #tiff17 pic.twitter.com/boWDKjW5f8— Irish Gibson (@PolymerGirl23) September 9, 2017
Here's to all the women in front of & behind the 🎥, like my favorite @Stana_Katic. #shareherjourney #womeninfilm #girlpower #tiff #tiff17 pic.twitter.com/boWDKjW5f8
Good afternoon from #Toronto. Honored to meet my fellow @TIFF_NET #ShareHerJourney ambassador Carol Nguyen. What an inspiration #TIFF17 pic.twitter.com/pCIv1VHdYu— Erika Olde (@EJNY16) September 9, 2017
Good afternoon from #Toronto. Honored to meet my fellow @TIFF_NET #ShareHerJourney ambassador Carol Nguyen. What an inspiration #TIFF17 pic.twitter.com/pCIv1VHdYu
Half the 38 feature docs at #TIFF17 are directed by women. Several of them gathered yesterday at a Filmmakers Brunch. From L to R: Tracy Heather Strain (Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart); Erika Cohn (The Judge); Violeta Ayala (Cocaine Prison); Heidi Ewing (One of Us); Alanis Obomsawin (Our People Will Be Healed); Hawa Essuman (Silas); Mila Turajlic (The Other Side of Everything); Kate Novack ( The Gospel According to Andre); Anjali Nayar (Silas). @silasmovie @tiff_net #tiff17 #documentary @wift.toronto #film #shareherjourney #womeninfilm #silasmovie #silassiakor #toronto @ekuahawa A post shared by Anjali Nayar (@anjalinayar) on Sep 11, 2017 at 5:50am PDT
Half the 38 feature docs at #TIFF17 are directed by women. Several of them gathered yesterday at a Filmmakers Brunch. From L to R: Tracy Heather Strain (Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart); Erika Cohn (The Judge); Violeta Ayala (Cocaine Prison); Heidi Ewing (One of Us); Alanis Obomsawin (Our People Will Be Healed); Hawa Essuman (Silas); Mila Turajlic (The Other Side of Everything); Kate Novack ( The Gospel According to Andre); Anjali Nayar (Silas). @silasmovie @tiff_net #tiff17 #documentary @wift.toronto #film #shareherjourney #womeninfilm #silasmovie #silassiakor #toronto @ekuahawa
A post shared by Anjali Nayar (@anjalinayar) on Sep 11, 2017 at 5:50am PDT
As you know, Festival Street takes over King during the opening weekend of the Toronto International Film Festival, transforming 2 blocks into a hub of food, music, games, and screenings for pedestrians. This year, Festival Street featured a special chance for the public to learn about our incredible Share Her Journey Ambassadors and about gender inequality in the film industry, as well as TIFF’s plan to help address this pervasive issue.
On September 11th, we had the privilege to showcase and celebrate incredible female storytellers from this year’s Festival. The filmmakers came from around and world and represented a true international filmmaking community. They discussed their experiences as women in the industry with honoured guests, Share Her Journey donors who gave $200+. The panel of filmmakers included: producer Kerry Warkia (Waru), and filmmakers Limor Shmila (Montana), Coralie Fargeat (Revenge), Anjali Nayar (Silas), and Rima Das (Village Rockstars).
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format_quote And that’s the magic of a program like Share Her Journey. By stepping up to create the campaign, TIFF has not only taken on the issue of gender inequity in the film industry, but they have also created a platform which inspires others to contribute to the mentorship and sponsorship of women behind and in front of the camera. They’ve extended their reach by inviting others to lend a hand. The impact of that will be felt, not only by those who get to participate in Share Her Journey, but across the film industry and beyond. Because when the playing field is leveled for women in any industry, everyone benefits.
Because of your investment in Share Her Journey, our Industry team is now able to finalize activity that will launch in 2018. As we plan, we are reflecting on the outcomes from our Festival Talent development programmes and consulting with industry professionals, to ensure the programmes we develop are as relevant, high impact and effective as possible.
Thank you for joining this movement.We look forward to continuing this journey with you.
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