WIFVNE presents: Beyond Barbie…How Women are Changing the Future of the Film Industry

WIFVNE Presents: Beyond BARBIE panel

at Bryant University's 2024 Women's Summit

Everyone knows about Greta Gerwig’s success with Barbie, but there are many dynamic women working in the entertainment industry. The panelists have led successful careers as grips, writers, directors, producers, and production designers in what was traditionally a “boys club.”

At 3:30pm on March 14, WIFVNE Board member Kristen Falso-Capaldi moderates "Beyond BARBIE …How Women are Changing the Future of the Film Industry" as part of the 2024 Women's Summit at Bryant University. Panelists include WIFVNE Board President Sharon Contillo, WIFVNE member Joan Cassin, and IATSE union member Carissa Spatcher. 

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Registration is now open for Bryant University’s 27th Women's Summit®, which returns to the Smithfield campus on Thursday, March 14 with a lineup of inspiring keynotes, dynamic breakout sessions, and collaborative networking. This year's theme, "Passion, Purpose, Power, Possibility,” reminds women to dream of what’s possible, to follow their passion, and to lean into their power and purpose. Established by Kati Machtley in 1997, Bryant’s Women's Summit® is the largest and longest-running event of its kind in Rhode Island and the region. It embraces women’s financial empowerment by providing attendees an opportunity for professional and personal development and networking. To register, visit WSummit.Bryant.edu