Join WFI and Jan Wahl to benefit Generation HERstory Media Arts Project

San Francisco based Women's Film Institute is holding a night of fun and networking to raise funds for our Generation HERstory Media Arts Project initiative (GHMAP).

GHMAP identifies and fosters the next generation of media-makers and broadens public access to arts enrichment by providing free hands-on filmmaking training and mentoring for diverse low-income and at-risk young women (ages 12-19) in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Young women are given the tools to create short films and public-service announcements that authentically reflect their voices. Films created in GHMAP will premiere at the 7th Annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (April 2011).

All proceeds from the event will go toward providing scholarships for up to 8 young women to enroll in GHMAP free of charge for the Fall session beginning in September.

Stop by for a drink, to learn more about the Women's Film Institute and Generation Herstory, and participate in our silent auction:

Location: Tonic Bar, 2360 Polk Street (at Union) San Francisco (21 + with Valid ID): http://www.tonic-bar.com

Time: 6-9pm

Date: Thursday, August 12th

• We'll be behind the bar mixin and fixin up drinks for the crowd (No host bar). All tips made during the evening will be donated to Generation HERstory.

• 6-7pm is happy hour-- all drinks are two for one!

• Silent Auction. Bid on some great film-centric and lifestyle items!

To RSVP: http://tiny.cc/wfi0812

We hope you will celebrate with us! Please RSVP, as space is limited.

WFI Benefit is co-presented by SF Weekly:
http://www.sfweekly.com/

About the Women’s Film Institute (WFI):
WFI is the presenter of the annual San Francisco International Women's Film Festival (SFWFF), WFI Shorts Tour, and year-round educational programs and events. WFI is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media. Independent Arts & Media is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to expand civic dialogue by increasing access to independent voices. Independent Arts & Media is dedicated to producing and promoting independent media and supporting and serving independent artists and media producers. Visit us: http://www.sfwff.org, http://artsandmedia.net

Networking Mixer and Fundraiser to Benefit SF Women's Film Festival

You are invited to a special networking and fundraising event to support the San Francisco International Women's Film Festival

The event will take place at S.N.O.B. Wine bar (http://www.sfsnob.com/) at 1327 Polk Street on Thursday, October 1st from 6-9 PM. Located in the heart of San Francisco, it's the perfect place to unwind after work with a glass of wine (or beer, or soda. Whatever suits your fancy!).

This evening is designed to bring together the movers and shakers in the Bay Area art and business community: business professionals, writers, artists, fashion designers, musicians, and media makers in film, TV, online and print. So come out to make a new connection, share resources, or find a collaborator for a project. It will be a fantastic opportunity to mingle with the community, not to mention feel good about supporting an arts organization dedicated to showcasing the best in women's cinema year-round!

We encourage you to invite all of your friends and colleagues, but please RSVP: sfwomensfilmfestival@gmail.com to let us know that you will be joining us. If you plan on attending, or are unable to attend and still would like to make a donation, please do so at our website: http://www.sfwff.com/donate/index.html

Donations accepted at the event as well. For all those who make a donation there will be special discounted wine prices! A little karma with your cocktail.

No one turned away for lack of funds. No contribution is too small or too large, every bit helps in bringing this much needed film festival and gift to the community.

Cash bar. 21 + with Valid ID.