MISSION | Creative Women Workshops Association (CWWA) is a national non-profit organization founded in the province of Brisitsh Columbia, Canada, June 2000. CWWA's main activity, The
Women In the Director's Chair Workshop, an internationally recognized professional development and mentoring program specially designed to advance the creative, business and leadership skills and talents of mid-career women directors in Canada, is presented in partnership by CWWA, The Banff Centre, and
the Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA). CWWA operates under the direction of a Board of Directors including a representative each from presenting partner organizations: The Banff Centre and ACTRA, along with WIDC alumnae, and WIDC co-creator, Carol Whiteman. The CWWA Board of Directors is guided by a growing national membership primarily made up of WIDC programme alumnae. It is also advised by a diverse representation of individuals and organizations from the Canadian film, television and arts community.
CWWA strives towards gender equity by supporting, celebrating and developing the talents of women storytellers for screen including directors, actors, crafts people and technicians. Overall the society encourages excellence, creativity and collaboration in storytelling for screen. |
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CWWA is dedicated to increasing the number of women participating in a meaningful way in leadership and non-traditional positions in Canadian film, television, video and new media programs from less than 10% to 50% (time line yet to be determined). |
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| WHO | |
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CAROL WHITEMAN, President and CEO BRIAN GROMOFF KATIE TALLO |
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