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: Starr Parodi
- Co-Vice President: Catherine Joy
- Co-Vice President: Sharon Farber
- Secretary: Ariel Marx
- Treasurer: Thomas Mikusz
- Secretary of Fundraising: Chanda Dancy
- Executive Director: Ashley Olauson
- Board of Directors:
- Ronit Kirchman
- Steph Economou
- Tori Letzler
- Anne-Kathrin Dern
- Nami Melumad
- Esin Ozlem Aydingoz
- Allyson Newman
Past
- President: Lolita Ritmanis (2017-2019)[4]
- President: Laura Karpman[7]
Founders
References
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ Burlingame, Jon; Burlingame, Jon (2016-08-24). "Women Film Composers Fight for an Even Score". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ "Alliance for Women Film Composers Launches Online Directory of Female Composers". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ a b c Burlingame, Jon; Burlingame, Jon (2019-03-03). "Starr Parodi Named President of the Alliance for Women Film Composers". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ Burlingame, Jon; Burlingame, Jon (2015-08-25). "Alliance for Women Film Composers Head Leads By Example". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ Burlingame, Jon; Burlingame, Jon (2017-07-28). "Short Documentary Highlights Lack of Female Composers in Movies and TV". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ Przybyslawski, Corinne (2017-02-27). "Meet the Female Composers Fighting for Equality in Hollywood". Thump. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
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