AS CONTRIBUTOR TO
WOMEN IN FILM FOUNDATION’S FILM FINISHING FUND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …..APRIL 10, 2013, LOS ANGELES…The Women In Film Foundation Film Finishing Fund is pleased to announce that Netflix has signed on for a fifth straight year as a major grant contributor.
“We are excited by the continuation of our relationship with Netflix for the coming application period,” said Film Finishing Fund Co-Chair Betsy Pollock. “Netflix has offered not only financial support to the Fund, but consultation to each of our grantees. This is has been of enormous benefit in the past and we are so happy to be able to extend the offer to this year’s winners.”
Lisa Nishimura, Vice President, Independent Content Acquisition for Netflix said, “We continue to be impressed by the roster of talented filmmakers whose work demonstrates unique artistic vision, intelligence and heart. WIF is a critical force behind the success of some of Hollywood’s most innovative minds, and we are proud to be a supporter of their Finishing Fund effort.”
Previous Film Finishing Fund applicants and awardees include Academy Award®-winning documentaries Freeheld and Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision.
Netflix was brought into Women In Film in 2009 by then-Chair of the Women In Film Foundation, actress Sharon Lawrence along with Foundation Trustee Debbie Bossi and Cindy Holland. The 2013 grant cycle closes on April 29, 2013.
For more information on the Film Finishing Fund program, or to download an application, please visit www.wif.org/fff.
# # # #About Women In Film, Los Angeles
Women In Film, Los Angeles (WIF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women achieve their highest potential within the global entertainment, communication and media industries and to preserving the legacy of women within those industries. Founded in 1973, WIF and its Women In Film Foundation provide for members an extensive network of contacts, educational programs, scholarships and grants, access to employment opportunities, mentorships and numerous practical services in support of this mission. In the independent film world, the organization focuses on assisting female independent filmmakers who have exhibited advanced and innovative skills, specifically through its Film Finishing Fund and award-winning PSA program. For more information about Women In Film and its programs, visit www.wif.org
About Netflix
With more than 27 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's leading internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV programs streamed over the internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, internet-connected TVs, home theatre systems, digital video recorders and internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 800 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit www.netflix.com. Netflix's upcoming original series include the political drama "House of Cards," which stars Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright; the fourth season of the critically acclaimed comedy "Arrested Development;" "Hemlock Grove," Eli Roth's murder mystery series based on Brian McGreevy's gripping novel of the same name; Jenji Kohan's series "Orange is the New Black," which stars Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon and Jason Biggs; and the second season of "Lilyhammer," which stars Steven Van Zandt. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.
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