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WIFTA 35th Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony

  • October 23, 2009
  • 06:00 PM
  • October 27, 2009
  • 10:00 PM
  • The Lullwater Ballroom, Emory Conference Center Hotel, 1615 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Table registration for groups of 10
  • Current WIFTA Member Registration
  • Non-Member Registration

A Spectacular Evening Awaits You!

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Prepare for an exciting evening as we celebrate the rich history
of our Atlanta chapter and also Georgia’s production industry.

We’ll honor phenomenal individuals in our industry who have made valuable contributions to advancing the role of women in the film and television industry as well as the status of production in Georgia.  The 35th Anniversary Gala will include a cocktail reception, dinner, and awards ceremony.  Join us for a cocktail reception, dinner and awards ceremony celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of this year’s honorees.

Cocktail Reception - 6pm
Dinner & Awards Ceremony - 7pm

*Cash Bar Reception

The Lullwater Ballroom - 
Emory Conference Center Hotel

1615 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329

THE 2009 WIFTA HONOREES* ARE:

(*partial listing)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ms. Xernona Clayton
The Trumpet Foundation
Founder & Civil/Human Rights Activist

(Click here to view honoree bio)

  Xernona Clayton
Outstanding Contribution Award
(Organization)
Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment

(Click here to view honoree bio)
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 Outstanding Contribution Award
(Individual)
Dr. Kay Beck
Georgia State University
Associate Professor, Director of Digital Arts & Entertainment Lab

(Click here to view honoree bio)
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Special Guests:


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Mistress of Ceremonies
Maria Howell
Acclaimed Singer/ Actress
Musical Artist
Ron James
 Jazz Saxophonist



Included in the evening’s festivities will be:
  • WIFTA's 2009 Public Service Announcement Premiere
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  • 2009 Honoree Award Presentations
  • $1,500 Student Scholarship Award Presentation
  • 2009 Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser
    including items from these hit HBO series:
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    The Silent Auction is WIFTA’s signature fundraising event. 
    The proceeds of this event will enable us to continue to  provide exceptional educational programming, networking opportunities and professional resources in support of women in film and television throughout the year, including funding our annual scholarship award and Public Service Announcement program.

    Register TODAY for this Spectacular Event!


    $60 for WIFTA Members  | $90 for Non-Members
    $850 Corporate Tables


    TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE


    All Ticket Purchases Must be Made Online

**WIFTA MEMBERS**
You must Log In to purchase ticket at the member rate.

Sponsorship Opportunities: sponsorship@wifta.org
Gala Program Ad Sales: galacoordinator@wifta.org
Silent Auction Donations: galacoordinator@wifta.org
Goody Bag Donations: jobsopps@wifta.org

2009 Gala Sponsors & Contributors (partial listing):
  BrightCOM
Entertainment 
 Oz Publishing
   Home Box Office  Bic Graphic USA
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HBO
 BIC


 
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