The Alliance for Women Film Composers (AWFC) is an organization dedicated to advocacy[1] and visibility[2] for women composers. As of 2019, there are nearly 400 members[1] in the AWFC's database.[3]
History
The Alliance for Women Film Composers was founded in 2014 by Lolita Ritmanis, Laura Karpman, and Miriam Cutler.[4] Its advocacy work includes a searchable online directory of women composers, interpersonal support,[1] networking events,[5] and live concerts.[1] One such concert was the subject of the 2017 documentary Women Who Score.[6]
Leadership
Current
- President: Catherine Joy
- Vice President: Sharon Farber
- Secretary: Esin Aydingoz
- Treasurer: Thomas Mikusz
- Director of Membership/ Outreach: Allyson Newman
- Executive Director: Raashi Kulkarni
- Board of Directors:
- Alexandra Petkovski
- Daisy Coole
- Edith Mudge
- Ghiya Rushidat
- Heather McIntosh
- Jenna Fentimen (UK)
- Lili Haydn
- Mandy Hoffman
- Nami Melumad
- Stephanie Economou
Past
- President: Lolita Ritmanis (2017-2019)[4]
- President: Laura Karpman[7]