Cannes Film Festival announces Guneet Monga to lead WIF India
The Cannes Film Festival announced that the Oscar-winning producer, Guneet Monga Kapoor, will lead Women In Film (WIF) India. WIF, Los Angeles revealed its plans to launch an India chapter. India's Women In Film & Television International (WIFTI) initiative aims to promote gender equity in Indian screen industries, with industry leaders supporting research, mentorship, and creative labs for women filmmakers.
WIF: India will collaborate with Los Angeles-based WIF, marking a significant milestone for India at Cannes in 2024, with Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light" being the first Indian film in competition in three decades. WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer and Guneet Monga Kapoor are collaborating to create a community and resources for women filmmakers in India, aiming to lower systemic barriers and build parity in the screen industries. The collaborative initiative will offer mentorship, networking, fellowships, workshops, and an industry helpline to sustain existing careers. She believes women are the future and with WIF and WIF: India, they can harness limitless potential, promoting equality and opportunities in the screen industries.
