It’s very special to receive a call from Gloria Steinem - - it’s an indescribable honor when she calls to ask if you would consider Chairing a milestone event like the Ms. Foundation’s 20th Annual Gloria Awards and, as an added bonus, celebrate the Ms. Foundation’s 35th Anniversary, as well. Longtime friend and colleague, Loreen Arbus, was on the receiving end of that phone conversation. “An opportunity to acknowledge the vision and dogged determination of one of the Ms. Foundation’s founders is something I couldn’t pass up - - and to have Gloria Steinem, a friend and feminist icon I greatly admire call and personally extend the invitation to Chair this event, is a privilege,” said Arbus.
WIF Member Morgan Rhodes's film Little Wings, has been picked up by Echelon Studios for worldwide distribution and is being translated and released in Italy. It will be available on Amazon.com and Netflix soon. Morgan has partnered with Childhelp, an organization which provides programs and treatment for victims of child abuse. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the DVD and merchandise will be donated to Childhelp. Visit 
WIF Member Serita Stevens' book, The Forensic Nurse (St Martin's Press) - a drama of how nurses assist police with solving crimes - has been picked up by Capri Films in Toronto and is in pilot development at CTV (Canadian TV.) Show runner is Greg Ball - originally from Bones. Serita has also optioned Dragon Seeds - her vampire princess movie loosely based on the adoption of her Romanian daughter - to August Sun Productions - Sean McNamara to direct; Christy Carlson Romano and Alexzandra Stevens to star.
