MN WIFT Melanated & Inclusion
This is one of our newest cultivations and one we feel strongly about. We want to provide inclusive experience and opportunities for everyone, which is why we are proud to offer MN WIFT Melanated & Inclusion. To create an intentional, supportive space within MN WIFT that centers and uplifts Black, Brown, LGBTQIA+, and underrepresented creatives in film, television, theater, and media—offering real community, mentorship, visibility, and opportunity.
Our Vision
Build a safe, empowering space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+, accessible
challenged creatives.
Foster real relationships through mixers, talks, workshops, training, and
community engagement.
Establish this committee as a prominent and essential branch of MN WIFT.
Melanated & Inclusion EVENTS
Our first MN WIFT Melanated & Inclusion event, In Front of the Camera, Behind the Lens, will be scheduled for later this Fall.
In Front of the Camera, Behind the Lens is a curated panel and community conversation designed to connect, educate, and inspire underrepresented creatives across Minnesota’s film, television, theater, and live performance industries. This is not a traditional panel. Our focus is on authentic connection and building foundational relationships among BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and non-binary creatives — from students to elders, across every discipline in front of and behind the camera.
Look for an announcement and more information on this event soon!
