Brett Named WIFTA 2013 Outstanding Contribution Honoree

ATLANTA - Aug. 26, 2013 - PRLog --  Women in Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA) is in full preparation for the celebration of the 39th WIFTA Anniversary Gala and Award ceremony on October 20, 2013 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.  This year's ceremony is a list of who's who within our industry. This year's event is bursting with outstanding talent. WIFTA is proud to release the name of the Outstanding Contribution - Individual Award honoree, Jennifer Brett, Access Atlanta The Buzz Columnist.
 

Jennifer Brett is dedicated to giving Atlanta the most up to date information about the growing film industry in metro Atlanta. An accomplished journalist and blogger, she is keeping Atlantans plugged in by sharing her “insider information” via her Access Atlanta column, appropriately named The Buzz. Brett, an unique journalist, is known for dividing her attention equally to covering the major Hollywood studio films that are shooting in or have ties to Georgia as well as the independent productions that are shot here. This is exceptionally commendable, given the high number of quality, popular independent productions that are produced in Georgia. 
 

In 2009 she was named one of Georgia Trend's, 40 Under 40 honorees. Brett has been seen on CNN and HLN and has been heard on countless radio programs throughout Georgia. Jennifer Brett is one woman, but the mark she has left, and continues to leave, on the Atlanta community is undeniable. This is why WIFTA has chosen to honor her as its 2013 Outstanding Contribution - Individual Award recipient.    
 

In addition to honoring notable entertainment industry professionals and organizations, this year's Gala will also include a screening of one of the projects created through this year's WIFTA PSA and Mentorship Program and time for networking and dancing. Also, since the Gala is WIFTA’s chief fundraising event--monies raised will enable the organization to continue and enhance its existing programming--the evening will also include a silent auction.
 

The Women In Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA) 39th Annual Gala Awards Ceremony & Dinner is open to the public. It will be held on October 20, 2013 at the Georgia World Congress Center, which is located at 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW Atlanta, GA, in the Thomas Murphy Ballroom (bldg B) starting at 7:30pm. Those interested in participating in the event--as a sponsor, silent auction donor or attendee--should visit www.WIFTA.org/Gala for the most up to date information on related to the event. Tickets are $125 for WIFTA members and $165 for non-members.
 

About WIFTA

Women In Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA), a 501c-3 Georgia non-profit, is a member-based professional organization affiliated with other Women In Film chapters around the world. Since our inception in 1974, the Atlanta chapter has proudly had a membership community of multi-generational and culturally diverse professionals, which include producers, directors, actors, entertainment attorneys, camera and sound technicians, film editors, graphic design artists, make-up artists, wardrobe specialists, screenwriters, talent agents and casting directors. WIFTA is dedicated to improving the status and portrayal of women in film, television, video, and other screen based media by offering opportunities for media makers to connect, create, champion and inspire.