Gender Equity in Media Society

Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver (GEMS) is a member-based organization committed to advancing gender equity in media via advocacy, professional development & our international film festival GEMFest.

Previously named Women in Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV), GEMS incorporated in 1989 as a not-for-profit society registered in British Columbia. By addressing systemic barriers, GEMS works towards supporting more inclusive, representative media.