PSA Production Program

You may never see their faces or know their names, but many charities have served thousands with the help of a WIF PSA. The Women In Film Public Service Announcement Production Program brings together Hollywood talent who donate their time and resources to promote organizations that improve the lives of women and children. From creation to distribution, Women In Film members hone their craft by helping charities which otherwise would have no way to publicize their services. Each year, the award-winning PSA Production Program selects four to five charity organizations from throughout the nation to receive a pro bono PSA. With grants from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, the PSA Program has produced over 100 campaigns for the arts, education, health and social services. Women In Film invites you to make a difference with your time, talent and generosity. Support a PSA Production … change a life! PSA PROGRAM Each year the award-winning WIF PSA Production Program, chaired by Bonnie Spence, selects four nonprofits organizations with a southern California presence to receive a pro bono PSA. The Women In Film Public Service Announcement Production Program brings together Hollywood talent who donate their time and resources to promote organizations that improve the lives of women and children. From creation to distribution, Women In Film members hone their craft by helping charities which otherwise would have no way to publicize their services. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A 2014 WIF PSA! Submission deadline: Friday, July 12th, 2013 at 5pm Applicants must be U.S.-based; Applications will be accepted from 501(c) 3 legal nonprofit organizations only; Charities must be established for two years or more and have a southern California presence.* Additional qualification requirements are detailed in the submission materials. Winners of the 2013 WIF Film PSAs are: * CAREgivers * Education Through Music - Los Angeles * L.A. Conservation Corps *The Mary Magdalene Project To find out more about these charities, please CLICK HERE To volunteer for a film or radio PSA, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
"When I look through the lens of all that we have done collectively — I see a town full of silent heroes. You all have touched many lives. Your one day of kindness has helped thousands in our community, our nation and this year, people internationally as well. I’m very proud of what we have accomplished together!" Bonnie Spence, PSA Production Program Chair, 2001-present
The WIF PSA Business Affairs Committee is: Bonnie Spence, Chair Tobie Loomis, Co-Chair Judith Parker Harris, Founding Chair Luann Barry, Advisory Roxanne Lane, Advisory Tiggy McKenzie, Advisory Nina Nisenholtz, Advisory Gerrie Wormser, Advisory
ATTEND THE MONTHLY MEETINGS The WIF PSA Production Program meets every second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Women In Film office. Attendance at the monthly general meetings are open to anyone who is interested in community service however, in order to hold a crew position and participate in ongoing productions, you must be a WIF member. The rewards of volunteering time for a PSA production is enormous, both personally and professionally, but it is important to understand who we are and what we expect of you before you begin to work with us. The best way to understand what we do and how you can fit or lend your talents is to attend the monthly PSA Production Program general membership meetings. VOLUNTEER FOR PRODUCTIONS All Women In Film PSAs are produced and distributed by Women In Film members. A fundamental principle of the program is that everyone that works on the PSA’s donates their time, talent and services. No one gets paid in dollars – only in good feelings and great experiences! HOW IT WORKS Each year, the PSA Production Program chooses four charities for which they will produce a PSA. Once the charities have been chosen, they are each assigned a start date for the following year, based on the availability of the PSA Production Program’s resources and schedule. BECOME PART OF THE CREATIVE TEAM For each PSA, the Business Affairs Committee selects a Producer & Director, who will then help complete their team by securing a Writer, Production Manager, Production Designer, and Director of Photography, Associate Producer etc., which allows them to carry out the production process. The Creative Team is responsible for all aspects of the PSA campaign, from approval of the PSA through development, production, post-production, and distribution. In order to ensure that our development guidelines and procedures are followed, each Creative Team is also assigned an Executive Producer by the Business Affairs Committee. The filming of the WIF PSAs is scheduled over a weekend period.
PSA Production Program Awards and Recognition
2012 TELLY AWARDS House of Ruth - Silver Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Center - Bronze 2011 AURORA AWARDS Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles - Best in Show - Platinum 2011 TELLY AWARDS Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles - Silver Daniel's Place - Silver Operation Gratitude - Bronze 2011 AURORA AWARDS Operation Gratitude - Gold 2010 AURORA AWARDS k9 Connection - Best of Show - Platinum 2010 TELLY AWARDS Los Angeles Youth Network - Silver Children's Bureau - Silver City Ballet of Los Angeles - Bronze k9 Connection - Bronze My Friend's Place - Bronze 2009 AURORA AWARDS Gang Alternatives Program - Best of Show - Platinum 2009 TELLY AWARDS Claire Altman Heine Foundation - Bronze Dream Foundation - Bronze Gang Alternatives Program - Bronze 2009 ADDY AWARD Gang Alternatives Program - Bronze 2008 AURORA AWARDS International Myeloma Foundation - Best of Show - Platinum 2008 City of Los Angeles Certificate of Commendation - Gang Alternatives Program PSA 2008 TELLY AWARDS Outward Bound Adventures -Bronze 2007 AURORA AWARDS A Window Between Worlds – Best of Show – Platinum California Black Women’s Health Project – Gold 2007 TELLY AWARDS California Black Women’s Health Project – Bronze A Window Between Worlds – Bronze California Black Women’s Health Project – Bronze International Myeloma Foundation – Bronze 2006 MarCom CREATIVE AWARDS California Black Women’s Health Project – Gold 2005 INTERNATIONAL DAVEY AWARD National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 2005 AURORA AWARDS National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Gold School on Wheels – Gold 2004 ANGEL NETWORK AWARD School on Wheels 2004 WORLDFEST HOUSTON FILM FESTIVAL Penny Lane – Platinum 2003 AURORA AWARDS Free Arts for Abused Children, Best of Show, and Non-profit Sponsor Category – Platinum Free Arts for Abused Children, Best of Show Use of Special Effects/Animation – Platinum 2003 TELLY AWARDS Free Arts for Abused Children – Best in the PSA Category – Silver 2003 TELLY AWARDS Free Arts for Abused Children – Best in SFX – Silver 2003 KALAMAZOO ANIMATION FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL Free Arts for Abused Children – Best of Show PSA Category – Gold 2003 WOMEN IN FILMMAKING SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Free Arts for Abused Children 2002 INVITATION TO THE WHITE HOUSE In appreciation of our work on the National Endowment for the Arts 2002 THE AURORA AWARD GetTech Kids 2000 SANTA CLARITA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The Heart Project 2000 INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL The Heart Project 1999 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY Dedicated to PSA Program and WIF 1999 EXCELLENCE — THE LITERACY NETWORK OF GREATER LOS ANGELES Honored the PSA Production Program 1997 LULU AWARD Children’s Institute International 1996 LULU AWARD Holy Family Services Adoption & Counseling

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