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Amongst other objectives WOS aims to increase its membership base, as we believe that if all women stand together in one voice, then munch can be achieved to ensure that women are given platform to let their voices and their stories heard and therefore create female role models for the aspiring women filmmakers, in a male dominated industry.
Member's benefits:
- A Monthly news letter to disseminate latest industry infomation
- Representation in other industry bodies to insure that we are in the forefront of understanding the dynamic to the industry in SA.
- Insuring networks with other women organisations through out the world - this is done through Women In Film and Television international (WIFTI) in which WOS is part of the board.
- Insure a women's focus and inclusion in a male domain
- Free or Discounted rate to WoS events i.e. Workshops, Seminars, Screenings
- Facilitate mentorship's, and job placements
- Endorse members application for funding
- WOS has a website and facebook profile for members to advertise themselves/companies, their films and communicate fellow members etc.
- We promote member's product through various screening platforms; WoS-Last Thursday Showcase platform - Women's Arts Fetival, and assist in sending member's films to different national and International film festivals
- Help with the distribution of member's product - WOS is in close relations with Women Make Movies - a New York based distributor of films made by women through out the world.
What we expect from members
- To Please email us a copy of your CV
- To keep us informed of your progression
- Let us know on; how with the help of WOS this industry can benefit you - interesting info rather any info you think WOS should know - any info you think may be of interest to the other members - queries about WOS-and any other industry bodies, broadcasters, Govenment funding departments etc. - how you think we can in prove WOS as an organisation to be of benefit to members, even contacts for funding for the organisation if you come across any etc
- Take part in election of a New board, members can elect themselves -
- Mainly keep in touch.
For a Membership Application Form, please click here (Please complete the form, and return it by email or fax, with a copy of your deposit slip. To pay membership fee deposit to WOS account or by post with a cheque or postal order.)