BEST IN THE BIZ
MAVERICK TRIBUTE
JULY 20, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
TIFF Lightbox - Cinema 4
350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
General Admission, $20. FeFF Flex Pass, $80 for 5 programs (Films or Industry sessions)
VIP & All Access Pass Holders (Free)
Join us for a screenwriters masterclass with
the co-producers of The Writers Lab (NYC), Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilson.
THE FEMALE EYE BEST IN THE BIZ MAVERICK TRIBUTE & AWARD
HONORARY MAVERICKS
The Writers Lab CO-PRODUCERS,
ELIZABETH KAIDEN AND NITZA WILON
Supported by Ontario Creates
Join us for an intimate conversation with
Elizabeth Kaiden & Nitza Wilon, Co-founders of The Writers Lab (NYC) for women and nonbinary screenwriters, age 40+.
Facilitated by Leslie-Ann Coles, FeFF Founder, Artistic and Executive Director.
The Female Eye Best in the Biz Honorary Maverick Tribute and Award exemplifies innovation, creativity and perseverance in the film and television industry. This year, it is given in recognition of two women who have blazed a unique and enduring trail in their own careers and in support of women through the The Writers Lab, the only program in the world devoted exclusively to script and career development for women and non binary writers over the age of 40. The Writers Lab is currently celebrating its 10th edition. We are delighted to present Elizabeth and Nitza with their Honorary Maverick Award!
The Writers Lab is the New York based, not-for-profit contest and incubator, supported by Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman.
ABOUT
THE WRITERS LAB
The Female Eye Best in the Biz Honorary Maverick Tribute and Award exemplifies innovation, creativity and perseverance in the film and television industry. This year, it is given in recognition of two women who have blazed a unique and enduring trail in their own careers and in support of women through the The Writers Lab, the only program in the world devoted exclusively to script and career development for women and non binary writers over the age of 40. The Writers Lab is currently celebrating its 10th edition. We are delighted to present Elizabeth and Nitza with their Honorary Maverick Award!
The Writers Lab is the New York based, not-for-profit contest and incubator, supported by Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman.
Elizabeth Kaiden
Elizabeth Kaiden is The Writers Lab contest and organization operations manager. She served as Head of Development at Tangerine Entertainment, mentored for Stowe Story Labs, was a prolific theater and film critic, and is a graduate of Princeton and the Yale School of Drama.
Nitza Wilon
Nitza Wilon leads communications, retreat design, and community programming. Her advocacy for women screenwriters originated in her years as an actor, journalist, & magazine and book editor. She earned her BA from the Annenberg School at UPenn.
