WAM Coalition: Past Events

The Producer's Deals - A Legal Clinic and Discussion for the Making of All Deals

From the Women in the Arts & Media Coalition and Women Independent Producers:

No matter if you're a seasoned business producer, a creative producer stepping into the business side, or a budding producer just starting out—this seminar is for you!

Producer agreements are minefields! From Producer and EP, to Co-Productions and Production Services deals; we’ll show you the key deal points to watch and how to sidestep costly mistakes—whether you’re hiring or being hired.

We'll cover key terms including:

Scope of work and service
Compensation structures
Pay or Play
Rights upon termination
Attachment rights
Copyright law & its impact on rights

Meet Our Speakers

Innes Smolansky, Esq. Transactional Entertainment Attorney, 20 years representing producers and production companies

Adetoro Makinde, Moderator - Filmmaker - Co-Founder and Executive Director, Women Independent Producers

Doors open at 5:30 P | Panel starts at 5:45 PM

Q&A: 7:00–7:30 P | Mix & Mingle until 8:00 PM

Co-sponsored by Manhattan Neighborhood Network:

509 W 38th St, NYC

(conveniently accessible from Hudson Yards, Penn Station & Port Authority)

Tickets are free but limited and almost gone!

If you are outside the NYC area, the conversation will be streamed, but you must be outside the NYC area and register with your full address.

We Make Movies

"Have a Moment?" on May 3rd

We Make Movies NYC, Affiliate Member of the Coalition, is inviting you to an exclusive script reading of the exciting feature film "Have A Moment?" written by Mike LoBosco.

Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

Time: 4:30-7:30pm (Doors open at 4:00pm)

Location: Houghton Hall, in the Astaire Ballroom

22 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016

We Make Movies NYC is excited to be presenting this work by Mike LoBosco. Mike is the co-founder of TurnHeah Writer's Office where he facilitates partnerships between their writers and film producers. He landed his first producer contract on his debut feature film about a woman being groomed for the presidency and has since co-written three other screenplays, including “Have A Moment?”--the script we will be featuring.

The story: Yvonne had given up on love—until a chance encounter changes everything. Yvonne believes she has found her Mr. Right. Or has she?

We Make Movies NYC is eager to gather feedback from industry professionals, as they are confident this film has the potential to delight a wide range of audiences. Tickets are free but space is limited.

Use the button below to RSVP. Should you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to reach out to our team at We Make Movies NYC at nyc@wemakemovies.org

RSVP

Girls Write Now

Mentors Wanted!

Girls Write Now (GWN), a nationally award-winning nonprofit, media incubator, and multi-generational community, is currently accepting volunteer mentor applications for our three month Summer Cycle: July, August, and September. For nearly three decades, GWN has broken down the barriers of gender, age, race, and poverty to mentor, teach, and connect writers and leaders across disciplines and around the nation. “Intergenerational friendships can be powerful. The trick is starting them”. *The Wall Street Journal*

At GWN, we like to say that we learn side by side with our mentees. Some mentees are focused on a specific genre, others want to explore different genres or multimedia, and some are more focused on career support. Benefit from all GWN has to offer: publishing and job opportunities; writing and media workshops; professional development; a multigenerational community; and network building.

If you have a passion for supporting young people and experience with writing, creative or professional, this volunteer opportunity is for you. We also offer ample support for mentors, so if this is your first time mentoring, we've got you!

Mentees are 14-24, and Mentors are 25-95.

DEADLINE: APRIL 30TH!

You can also join us at our virtual GWN + YoungArts Open House on Thursday, April 17 at 7 PM ET to learn more about mentoring and ask questions.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY NOW

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Whether or Not You are an Organizational Member,

You Are Now Able to Join the Women in the Arts & Media Coalition!

With our new Individual Memberships, you no longer need to be a member through your organizational affiliation. For artists and media professionals who are not currently affiliated with one of our member organizations, this is a way to join our community. For artists and media professionals who are affiliated with one of our full member organizations, this is a way to receive additional perks and support the Coalition.

As an individual member, you will be able to:

Attend all events, in person and virtual (with coalition discount if paid event);
Receive all newsletters, including the NEW WAMCollaboration Newsletter;
Access to our NEW WAMCollaboration Google Group (connecting artists for collaborative opportunities);
Be included in our NEW online Directory of Members and their disciplines, with links to social media (with or without contact information as preferred);
Serve on committees;
Receive perks and discounts;
Submit your events (if free or discounted to Coalition members) to be posted and shared in our Newsletters, Blog, and/or Communal Calendar;
Submit to all of our prizes and contests for FREE.

Individual Memberships are only $25 per year.

($15 per year DONATION REQUESTED for members of our full member organization to cover the administrative costs of registering you.)

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM

Student Memberships

With our new Individual Student Memberships, you can join the Women in the Arts and Media Coalition for ONLY $10 PER YEAR. To be eligible for a student membership, one must be actively studying their discipline, and not yet a practicing professional. You do not need to be matriculated in a graduate, undergraduate, or professional full-time program.

Student members will have their own directory and their own Google Group. There is also a separate Student Collaboration Award to which student members can submit.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP FORM

Coalition Website

Photo Flash: The Women In The Arts & Media Coalition Presents the 2020 Elsa Rael VintAge Award

The 2020 Elsa Rael VintAge Award honoree was Martha Richards.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-The-Women-In-The-Arts-Media-Coalition-Presents-the-2020-Elsa-Rael-VintAge-Award-20201116

by BWW News Desk Nov. 16, 2020

The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition hosted a digital presentation of the 2020 VintAge Award, which celebrates the voice and vision of women in the arts and media as they age, on Saturday, November 14 via Zoom.

See photos below!

The 2020 Elsa Rael VintAge Award honoree was Martha Richards, the Founder and President of WomenArts, originally The Fund for Women Artists, an affiliate member organization of the Coalition. The award was presented to Ms. Richards by Dame Rosemary Squire, Co-Founder of Ambassador Theatre Group and Trafalgar Entertainment and the first woman to be named UK Entrepreneur of the Year.

The event was co-hosted by Avis Boone and Yvonne Curry, Co-Presidents of the Coalition, along with Shellen Lubin and Mary Hodges, Co-Presidents of the League of Professional Theatre Women, the organization which founded the Coalition through the concerted efforts of Elsa Rael for whom the award is named, was also be in attendance.

The ceremony included speakers who have worked with Ms. Richards throughout her illustrious career.