Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO)

What Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO) does

Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2016 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It is dedicated to advancing women, transgender, and non-binary media makers working in the film, television, media, web, and video game industries across Colorado. The organization serves as the Colorado chapter of two federated networks: Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) and Women in Film and Television US (WIFTUS), collectively providing members access to a network of 40+ chapters and more than 10,000 industry professionals globally.

WIFMCO's core product is an annual membership program (free for members) that bundles access to monthly educational programming (Skill Building Workshops, Speaker Series, Screening Series), networking events (Coffee Chats, happy hours), an exclusive members-only Program Library of past content, member discounts on film festivals and IMDB, and a private Facebook group for job postings and project feedback. Beyond membership, the organization operates a portfolio of ancillary programs: an annual multi-day Industry Fair (its flagship event, now in its 10th year), a Short Screenplay Contest ($1,000 top prize plus table reads), a Student Film Contest ($1,275 in prizes for the 2025 edition), a Film Finishing Fund grant ($1,000 in 2026), and the Elevation Award (inaugurated 2019). The technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: a Squarespace website (wifmco.org), Wild Apricot for membership management, Zoom for virtual events, and standard social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

The organization's revenue model is a hybrid community-nonprofit model. Income is generated from four streams: (1) Industry Fair ticket sales at tiered pricing from $28 to $200 depending on access level and membership status; (2) sponsorship partnerships (e.g., Mike's Camera, Denver Pro Photo Rental, Susan Capitelli, individual donors such as Sheila Schroeder and Meryem Ersoz); (3) institutional grants, notably from the Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media (OEDIT); and (4) membership dues and individual donations via the Wild Apricot donation portal. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a 10-member Advisory Council formed in 2020. It employs 11 people and operates entirely within Colorado, with active programming across Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Northern Colorado.

Name

Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO)

Legal name

Women in Film and Media Colorado

Website

https://wifmco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WIFMCO is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing women, transgender, and non-binary media makers in Colorado's film, television, and media industries through membership, education, networking, grants, and an annual Industry Fair.

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Product category

Film and Media Professional Development

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

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Training, Workshops & Certification Events

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Conventions & Conferences (Business Events)

Keywords

• Women in film advocacy
• Film industry networking
• Media professional development
• Screenplay competition programs
• Nonprofit film community

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: WIFMCO generates revenue through membership fees, which provide access to free monthly events, exclusive program library, discounts, and networking opportunities.
2. Event Ticket Sales: The organization sells tickets to its flagship Industry Fair event with tiered pricing (All Access Pass $140 member/$200 non-member, Two Day+ Pass $105 member/$150 non-member, etc.) and student pricing.
3. Sponsorships and Donations: Corporate sponsors, foundations, and individual donors support WIFMCO's programs and events. Sponsors include companies like Mike's Camera, Denver Pro Photo Rental, Susan Capitelli, and the Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media.
4. Sponsorship Partnerships: WIFMCO offers sponsorship opportunities for companies wanting to support women in film and media. Interested sponsors can contact [email protected].

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

WIFMCO runs a free annual membership program that bundles access to recurring educational workshops, speaker panels, screening series, networking meetups, an exclusive members-only Program Library, and member discounts. It supplements the membership with paid annual events (the Industry Fair), paid and free competitions (Short Screenplay Contest, Student Film Contest), a post-production Finishing Fund grant, and recognition programs such as the Elevation Award. All offerings are designed to advance women, transgender, and non-binary film, television, and media makers in Colorado.

Product overview

Women in Film and Media Colorado (WIFMCO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing a portfolio of professional development programs for film, television, and media makers. The core offering is its membership program, which bundles access to educational programming (Skill Building Workshops, Speaker Series, Screening Series), networking events (Coffee Chats, Industry Fair), and a members-only Program Library. Beyond membership, WIFMCO operates competitive programs including a Short Screenplay Contest, Student Film Contest, Film Finishing Fund grant, and the Elevation Award. The flagship annual event is the Industry Fair, a multi-day gathering featuring workshops, panels, and mentorship. All programs are focused on advancing women, transgender, and non-binary media makers in Colorado's film and media industry.

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Products and services

• WIFMCO Membership Free annual membership program providing Colorado women, transgender, and non-binary film and media makers with access to free monthly events, skill-building workshops, speaker panels, networking opportunities, the members-only Program Library, member discounts on festivals and IMDB, and an exclusive Facebook group for job postings and project feedback.
• Industry Fair WIFMCO's flagship annual multi-day event featuring hands-on workshops, panels, networking, and Mentor Moment sessions led by working film and media professionals; held in 2026 at Community College of Aurora Lowry Studios with an Opening Night Cocktail Party at Cabin House Studios. Tickets are tiered (All Access, Two Day+, One Day+, with member, non-member, and student pricing).
• Short Screenplay Contest

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016WIFMCO is the Colorado chapter of WIFTI, a global organization dedicated to advancing women in film and media. This affiliation provides WIFMCO members with access to an international network of film professionals and resources.
• Women in Film and Television US (WIFTUS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016WIFMCO is the Colorado chapter of WIFTUS, a national organization with 40+ chapters and more than 10,000 members. This partnership connects Colorado filmmakers to a nationwide network and monthly national networking events.
• Colorado Film CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIFMCO partners with the Colorado Film Commission for its Screenplay Contest and other programming initiatives to support the Colorado film industry.
• Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media (OEDIT)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOEDIT provides generous grants that fund WIFMCO workshops and make programming free for the entire Colorado film community. Kelly Baug serves as Senior Program Manager.
• Community College of AuroracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCCA serves as the primary venue for WIFMCO's Industry Fair 2026. Their Lowry Studios location provides accessible classrooms for workshops and panels.
• SeriesFestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeriesFest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling. WIFMCO co-promotes SeriesFest events and connects members to this annual festival in Denver.
• Denver FilmcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWIFMCO is a proud sponsor of Women+Film Festival produced by Denver Film, and co-hosts the annual mixer event at the Sie FilmCenter.
• Northern Colorado Film CommissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIFMCO sponsors the Northern Colorado Filmmakers monthly meetups and collaborates on programming for the NoCo region.
• Boulder County Film CommissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWIFMCO cross-promotes events with the Boulder County Film Commission including their Fall Schmoozer networking events.
• Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIFMCO partners with CFVA for State of the State events and co-hosts the annual holiday party. CFVA serves as a key industry organization in Colorado.
• Mike's CameraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMike's Camera sponsors the WIFMCO Student Film Contest, providing prizes for student filmmakers in Colorado.
• Denver Pro Photo RentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDenver Pro Photo Rental sponsors the WIFMCO Student Film Contest with prizes totaling $1,275.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT): One of the largest US women-in-film chapters with a similar mission of supporting women media makers through networking, education, and advocacy. Sister chapter in the WIFTI network with comparable programming structure.
• Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI): WIFMCO's parent global umbrella organization with 40+ chapters and 10,000+ members worldwide. WIFTI sets the network strategy that WIFMCO implements locally in Colorado.
• Denver Film: Denver-based nonprofit that produces the Women+Film Festival and operates Sie FilmCenter. Directly partners with WIFMCO on the Women+Film Festival and co-hosts the annual mixer, sharing comparable mission and audience.
• Women in Film & Television US (WIFTUS): WIFMCO's national parent organization that coordinates monthly national networking nights and connects Colorado filmmakers to broader US programming. Direct peer in mission and chapter structure.
• Colorado Film & Video Association (CFVA): Colorado's primary film industry trade association that co-hosts State of the State events with WIFMCO. Both serve the Colorado film professional community with overlapping membership bases.
• SeriesFest: Denver nonprofit dedicated to championing episodic storytelling artists, co-promoting events with WIFMCO. Operates in the same nonprofit film ecosystem with similar artist-development mission.
• Women in Film Seattle: Regional women-in-film chapter serving the Pacific Northwest film community. Sister chapter in the WIFTI/WIFTUS network providing comparable networking, education, and advocacy programming.
• Women in Film Dallas: Regional WIFTI/WIFTUS chapter serving Texas film professionals with comparable programming — membership, industry events, mentorship, and grants. Direct analogous nonprofit peer in mission and scale.

Broad incumbents

• Film Independent: Los Angeles-based nonprofit supporting independent filmmakers through education, mentorship (FIND), and the Spirit Awards. Adjacent to WIFMCO's mission with broader national scope and larger budget.
• Women in Film Los Angeles: The largest and most established Women in Film chapter, dedicated to advancing women in entertainment through networking, mentorship, and advocacy. WIFMCO operates as a regional affiliate in the same WIFTI/WIFTUS network, making it a peer in mission and structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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