Women Independent Producers (WIP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) membership collective based in New York and Los Angeles, dedicated to supporting, empowering, and amplifying the work of women and non-binary producers across film, television, and digital media.

 

Founded in 2016 as a collective to foster collaboration, mentorship, and shared resources among women producers, WIP provides a platform for networking, skill-building, self-care and advocacy. Members are primarily independent producers, spanning both emerging and seasoned professionals, and who work on a wide range of media projects, from feature films to documentaries and digital content. WIP’s mission centers on amplifying women’s voices in the industry and creating opportunities for female-led projects to thrive.​​​

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~ We believe producers are here to serve the story—to protect it, nurture it, and guide it from vision to reality.

~ We believe the work of producing deserves dignity, recognition, and parity, because without producers, stories remain only ideas.

~ We believe in community over competition, where producers support one another through the complexities and courage required to bring stories to life.

~ And we believe that when producers are empowered, stories—and the people they reach—are transformed.

~ This is the work of Women Independent Producers.

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Member benefits include:​​​​​​​​​​

• MEMBER HOSTED SOIREES (NY/LA) - an intimate safe space to meet, share, celebrate and engage industry conversation.
   

• WIP FORUMS - a dedicated google forum for resource sharing and recommendations 
   

• GLOBAL CONNECTIONS - building international relationships and partnership resources for members
   

• WIP GROUP on PORTRAIT - dedicated WIP group account on the Portrait app
   

• WIP@WORK PRESENTATIONS & EVENTS 

  • Tales From The Set: A conversation series featuring behind-the-scenes production stories from women producers. Watch the Trailer

  • The Scoop: a professional series where guest creatives and executives share insights and tools to keep producers informed and empowered.

  • Afternoon Tea: A member-led series where producers share insights and expertise on essential topics in media and production.

  • Martini Shot​: A celebratory talkback with the producer, cast, and crew reflecting on the journey of bringing their project to completion.

  • WIP Wellness: Special impact events to promote producer self-care and healthier creative sustainability
     

• PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

  • Thank A Producer (TAP) Initiative: a mission-driven campaign to bring recognition, equity, access, and dignity to independent producers.

  • Peer Empowered Producer Fund (PEP Fund): provides financial support to members during their project development phase

  • Pep Talks: peer-to-peer feedback support on pitches, rough cuts and readings

  • Project Impact Portfolio: a dedicated portfolio of member projects addressing impact themes for funding and sponsorship opportunities

  • Festival Discount Directory: dedicated discount codes for submission to film festivals

  • Member Base: member search based on locale, skills and geographical regions with production experience and established connections

  • Producer Classified: A public-facing portal to share projects actively seeking producer attachments and connect the right partners.

  • In The Cut Screening: An intimate member-only forum where producers screen rough cuts and works in progress to gather meaningful feedback, fresh perspective, and strategic insight. This initiative supports producers during one of the most critical—and isolating—phases of the filmmaking process. pub

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WHY SUPPORT WIP

While numerous programs exist to uplift female directors and writers, creative producers—especially women and non-binary producers—remain critically under-supported. Empowering these producers to build sustainable careers and lead successful projects is essential to shifting the landscape of the industry.

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Although more women identify as producers than directors, too few have been given real access to Hollywood’s inner circle. Supporting WIP means investing in the infrastructure for long-term equity: funding opportunities, creative leadership, and the sustainability of women-led productions.

This partnership is about more than visibility—it’s about real change.

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