Join us for the WIFD M&M, our Monthly Monday Meeting!

April 3rd is National Inspiring Joy Day, and we're bringing you inspiration in the form of greatness! This month's guest is an artist and creative who was name one of the Top 10 Most Powerful Women and one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics, CINDY VILLARREAL! Come and hear all about her journey, from NFL cheerleader to serial entrepreneur and producer, and let it inspire hope and joy in your life and career as a woman in film!

To receive the Zoom link for the meeting, you must RSVP, so get 'er done and join us! The Zoom link will be sent via email before the meeting begins.

Cindy Villarreal got her start in the NFL as a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys and later became an NFL executive and directed NFL bowl games. A lifelong entrepreneur, she was the first female owned sports marketing agency and represented major sports clubs, pro-athletes, celebrities, and Sir Richard Branson. As an E.P. Producer/Showrunner/Writer/Director; Cindy’s YA content has well over 30M views, and she is a Pioneer in the OTT-TV streaming industry. Cheer Channel aka CC (In the process of being rebranded), will be a “sub channel” in the newly planned, relaunched network. In addition, Cindy just opened a new sound stage with an LED wall inside of her studio in Mobile, Alabama that includes an onsite post house and gaming division. Cindy, a Former Miss Texas with hundreds of awards, has also been inducted into two Halls of Fame, is a Best-selling Author and has numerous award-winning screenplays. 

These days, Cindy is really passionate and proud about her family, which includes 4 children in college (including a set of triplets). She is starting a 501c3, faith-based ministry with a weekly podcast, has consulted with over 100 writers and counting, and has a teaching degree. She is currently a court appointed child advocate with a commitment to creating compelling, entertaining, positive and thoughtful, family-driven messages through her work.

We encourage our new members to attend each meeting to network and get the most of your WIFD membership. We look forward to seeing your faces and hearing your lovely voices!

Submissions for the 2023 Topaz Film Festival are now OPEN!

Regular Submissions MARCH 17 - JUNE 1

Submit your film today and save.

Films are eligible if women are in two or more of the following positions, in the making of the film: director, producer, writer, cinematographer, editor, animator, composer/score, camera department (operator or assistant), sound/audio/foley (mixing or sound editing), special/visual effects, gaffer/grip/electric, set design, art direction, choreographer or UPM/Production Coordinator/Line Producer.

We accept both narratives and documentaries in both feature and short categories. Shorts must be under the 20-minute mark, the shorter the better! Features are over 60 minutes.

Topaz Film Festival by Women in Film Dallas proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world's #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.

WIFD members get a 50% DISCOUNT when submitting a film. Visit our membership page to become a member and receive your code!

Are you an active member but did not receive a code? Reach out to admin@wifdallas.org to receive your code today!

We look forward to seeing your work!

Carol Cooke, Whitney Davis & Kena Sosa

Topaz Film Festival Directors