Alliance for Women Film Composers explained

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 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, networking events,^[5] and live concerts. One such concert was the subject of the 2017 documentary Women Who Score.^[6]

Leadership

Current

Source:^[7]

• Co-Presidents: Heather McIntosh, Allyson Newman
• Vice President: Sharon Farber
• Secretary: Esin Aydingoz
• Treasurer: Thomas Mikusz
• Executive Director: Alexandra Borden
• Board of Directors:
  • Alexandra Petkovski
  • Daisy Coole
  • Chanda Dancy
  • Carla Patullo
  • Connor Cook
  • EmmoLei Sankofa
  • Jenna Fentimen (UK)
  • Lili Haydn
  • Mandy Hoffman
  • Nami Melumad
  • Raashi Kulkarni
  • Taura Stinson
  • Zoë Lustri

Past

• President: Catherine Joy
• President: Lolita Ritmanis (2017-2019)
• President: Laura Karpman^[8]

Founders

• Lolita Ritmanis
• Laura Karpman
• Miriam Cutler

Notes and References

1. News: Female Composers Are Trying to Break Film’s Sound Barrier. Greiving. Tim. 2019-01-10. The New York Times. 2019-03-10. en-US. 0362-4331.
2. Web site: Women Film Composers Fight for an Even Score. Burlingame. Jon. 2016-08-24. Variety. en. 2019-03-10.
3. Web site: Alliance for Women Film Composers Launches Online Directory of Female Composers. The Hollywood Reporter. en. 2019-03-10.
4. Web site: Starr Parodi Named President of the Alliance for Women Film Composers. Burlingame. Jon. 2019-03-03. Variety. en. 2019-03-10.
5. Web site: Alliance for Women Film Composers Head Leads By Example. Burlingame. Jon. 2015-08-25. Variety. en. 2019-03-10.
6. Web site: Short Documentary Highlights Lack of Female Composers in Movies and TV. Burlingame. Jon. 2017-07-28. Variety. en. 2019-03-10.
7. Web site: Leadership . 2024-07-19 . Alliance for Women Film Composers . en-US.
8. Web site: Meet the Female Composers Fighting for Equality in Hollywood. Przybyslawski. Corinne. 2017-02-27. Thump. en-US. 2019-03-10.