Women in Film and Video DC

Thinking about making a movie, show, or web series? Great! We wanna watch it. But first, how are you going to fund it? And when you're finished, who's going to watch it? We've got answers!

Most people think of crowdfunding as ‘friends and family' fundraising for a project. But we're going to show you how crowdfunding can get your project off the ground and help you build a sustainable film career through a direct connection with your audience.

Join Seed&Spark's Sav Rodgers for this can't-miss Crowdfunding to Build Independence workshop!

Learn more and register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31986&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

This webinar will focus on the Entertainment Industries Council (EIC) resources about proper weapons terminology, media engagement, and how the entertainment industry can help reduce the appeal of certain weapons through prop substitution and creative storytelling, including crafting characters as the heroes, rather than their weapons. Presenters include Marie Dyak (President/CEO, EIC) and Michael Finan (Producer, Bonafina Films). You are encouraged to watch Mr. Finan's recent work with the Detroit Youth Choir in advance of the program. Connie St. John (WIFV President) will moderate the discussion.

Learn more and register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =32003&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

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WIFV Newsletter - September 2024 September 2024 In this Issue President's Message Roundtable Roundup New and Renewing Members WIFV 45th Anniversary Party - 9/13 THE HUMBLER Virtual Screenings, Sept 4-10 FEAST YOUR EARS - WETA Broadca

We are looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Frederick area! This is an in-person event organized by Jean Rosolino. Register to let us know how many seats to save!

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31980&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

Join us to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of WIFV's founding. Get ready to dance like its 1979! There will be prizes for decade-recalling costumes, dance moves, and more! You'll even learn how to have Barbie starring in your next short! Your ticket includes one drink and light snacks. More drinks and food trucks will be available. Learn more and get your tickets here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31900&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal See you there!

Last night, WIFV members networked at Buzzsprout’s party (where our podcast, MediaMaker Spotlight is hosted) during Podcast Movement!

Come join fellow editors for an End of Summer Zoom Happy Hour! Put your feet up and hang out with us for an open forum to discuss whatever is on your mind. As the leaves start to turn and phrases like 'back to school' cross your mind, take a moment to decompress with folks in your corner of the industry. What are you looking forward to this Fall? How is your year going? How will it end? Are there any issues you'd like to raise with a group of peers? Join us online to discuss!

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31984&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

In this special all-host episode, we are thrilled to debut our new podcast name, MediaMaker Spotlight! During our conversation, hosts Sandra Abrams, Candice Bloch, and Tara Jabbari explain the story behind our rebranding and how making the announcement inspired us to chat about some memorable Hollywood renames and recasts in television shows and films. Tune in to learn more about our big news and hear some fun facts and industry trivia about other projects that have made changes!
Listen to the episode here: https://mediamakerspotlight.com/ep-079-host-special-renaming-recasting-rebranding/

One of our members, Steve Lack was a panelist member during the Podcast Movement about “Starting A Video Podcast: Understanding Your Needs As A Creator.” He also is also the sound engineer for our MediaMaker Spotlight podcast!

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WIFV Monday Missive: Aug 19-26, 2024 This Week with WIFV Host Special: Renaming, Recasting, Rebranding In this special all-host episode, we are thrilled to debut our new podcast name, MediaMaker Spotlight! During our conversation, we’ll

It's heating up outside and onscreen with WIFV Film Club's latest series: Summer Strangers. Each month, from June through September, we'll discuss a film that finds its protagonists making a new friend — or foe — who will change their lives, often in disastrous ways.

The August selection is COLLATERAL (2004) starring Jamie Foxx, Tom Cruise, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Directed by Michael Mann. A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night in Los Angeles.

The WIFV Film Club is open to all and is a great way to build connections with fellow members of the film community. You watch the film in advance and we meet on the third Monday of each month, from 7:30 – 8:30 pm ET.

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31958&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

Reel Moms is a Roundtable moderated by WIFV member Alyscia Cunningham and WIFV. It is a supportive community for working Moms and Caregivers in the film and TV industry. Dads are welcome. For this "meeting," the beverage will be in your cup at your house, but the conversation will be online! You will be sent the login link to the coffee event with your registration confirmation.

Participate in the Reel Moms Short Film Challenge!
Tell a story in UNDER 2 minutes with the month's theme. This month's theme is PINK.
Upload your film on your video platform of choice (make sure it's viewable with a downloadable link) and submit the link to Alyscia - [email protected]

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31951&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

Film festivals play an important role in the movie ecosystem, helping filmmakers find their audience. But a forthcoming report from Filmmakers with Disabilities-Documentary (FWD-Doc) Film Event Accessibility Working Group (FEAW), and Film Festival Alliance (FFA), finds that festivals are not welcoming all filmmakers. Learn how festivals can change their practices to be inclusive and accessible (and how you can help).

Learn more and register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31892&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

Over the weekend of July 26 to 28, WONDER PICTURES in conjunction with Robin's Nest Media Productions filmed their latest short titled "BATS IN THE BELFRY." Written by Robin Noonan-Price, owner of Robin's Nest Media Productions, this short recounts an actual event that happened to Robin's Italian grandmother.

A bat flew into her house, family was called to help and what ensued was a comedy of errors. Though some dramatic license was taken, overall, it is a true story. The film is now in post- production and will be submitted to the festival circuit when completed. WIFV members were on set - Robin Noonan-Price, writer (WIFV Past President); Sheri Ratick Stroud, Executive Producer (WIFV Board Member/Chair of Women of Vision); Sandra Brennan, Script Supervisor (WIFV Board Member), Sofia Sandoval, as the granddaughter (Programming Staff with WIFV), and Geri Reinhart, Craft Services and PA (member). We welcomed a new member to WIFV, Julia Smith (Robin's niece) who was our PA/production photographer on the set. It was a great weekend. "Not only did we create, but we had a great time being together!"

Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Frederick area. This will be an in-person event. Register to let us know how many seats to save!

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31957&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Annapolis area for this breakfast potluck! This will be an in-person event at a WIFV member's home. You will receive the address once you register. We encourage you to bring something to share — coffee, donuts, bagels, fruit, etc.

*You MUST RSVP in order to get the address

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31955&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

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WIFV Monday Missive: July 29 - Aug 4, 2024 This Week with WIFV Acquisition and Distribution - August 1 Understanding where your script figures into the acquisition and distribution landscape is critical whether you want to sell your script or

Understanding where your script figures into the acquisition and distribution landscape is critical whether you want to sell your script or produce it yourself. Steve Douglas-Craig will share his expertise about getting films into the marketplace. This workshop is a public part of the Narrative Script Development Fellowship for August.

Learn more and register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31954&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

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WIFV Newsletter - August 2024 August 2024 In this Issue President's Message Roundtable Roundup New and Renewing Members Al-Mohamed Disability Futures Fellow! Smith Films Chamber Dance New Name. New Look. Same Great Podcast Nationa

In this episode, host Tara Jabbari sits with writer and director Molly McGlynn to talk about her new film, “Fitting In.” The comedic coming-of-age drama, starring Maddie Ziegler and Emily Hampshire, is a semi-autobiographical story about Molly’s journey with MRKH Syndrome. Molly discusses the challenges but also the support she had while sharing such a personal story on a reproductive condition. They also talk about the responses the film has gotten since its release, the importance of representation, plus what it’s like to direct your own material versus being a guest director on established television shows.

Listen to the episode here: https://mediaandmonuments.com/ep-077-addressing-representation-belonging-with-molly-mcglynn/

WIFV invites you to celebrate CREATIVE RESILIENCE: RECLAIMING YOUR POWER AS AN ARTIST

A reading, conversation, and signing with Erica Ginsberg

Join us in person at Interface Media Group, 1233 20th Street NW on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 5:30 pm.

Whether you make a living full-time in the world of media or you do it on top of other work, there is no doubt that you do so out of love for telling meaningful stories and growing as an artist. However, we all face challenges of motivation, confidence, creative blocks, and the realities of rejection. Erica Ginsberg recently wrote the book Creative Resilience intended to address these challenges. She will join us to share from her book Creative Resilience and spark a conversation about how to navigate the ups and downs of the creative process. While she will have books available for purchase (for $19.99) and signing, you do not need to have read or purchase the book to get something from this talk.

Erica Ginsberg is a writer, documentary filmmaker, story consultant, and nonprofit professional who puts creativity at the center of all that she does. She is a co-host of the online documentary community The D-Word, on the team of the mental health initiative DocuMentality, and co-founded and previously served as Executive Director of Docs In Progress. She has been a proud member of Women in Film and Video for more than 25 years.

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31950&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

Looking forward to meeting up with filmmakers in the Baltimore area. This will be an in-person event. Register to let us know how many seats to save!

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31935&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

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WIFV People in the News - July 2024 WIFV People in the News - July 2024 Sheila Brooks PhD, SRB Communications, Erika Timmons, Cheryl Jacobs Crim, Gabrielle Ewing, Alyscia Cunningham, Carletta S. Hurt, Sunnye D. Durham, ZenBusiness SRB

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WIFV Monday Missive: July 15-21, 2024 This Week with WIFV 5 TO 7 - July 15 Monday, July 15, 7:30 pm, RSVP here You will receive zoom login information with your registration confirmation. It's heating up outside and onscreen with WIFV Fil

Join us in this follow-up to our June session. In Part 2 of our editor's toolkit session, we will look at our workflows and share the methods we use to achieve our goals. We'll pull back to examine things more broadly than the specific tools, apps, or plugins we use. We'd like to investigate the approaches you take to your projects. We will cover things like note-taking, time management, and research methods. We'll share and examine how we undertake a variety of projects, from short promos to long-form documentaries. Join us, even if it's just to check in with other editors and hear how they deal with similar issues that you might be dealing with. Sometimes, just knowing you aren't the only one facing these types of challenges can be a relief.

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31953&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

Reel Moms is a Roundtable moderated by WIFV member Alyscia Cunningham and WIFV. It is a supportive community for working Moms and Caregivers in the film and TV industry. Dads are welcome. For this "meeting," the beverage will be in your cup at your house, but the conversation will be online! You will be sent the login link to the coffee event with your registration confirmation.

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31932&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

More stories get written than make it to screen, so what becomes of these lost narratives? In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with producer James Walker to dive into a project he and his company, Velocity Studios have embarked upon to revive some of these scripts in an exciting new way. You’ll learn how they produce immersive experiences that envelop a listener in a rich audio-only world. Hear about the benefits and challenges faced when adapting a story intended for screen into a medium that requires its audience to flex their imaginations in a different way. In this interview, they focus on the first project put out in this “Greatest Scripts Never Made” series, a cyberpunk noir called The Metal Detective. You’ll even get a taste of The Metal Detective during this exploration of audio dramas and what they could mean for projects that deserve to be shared with the world.

You can learn more about James, Velocity Studios, their Greatest Scripts series, and The Metal Detective, at: https://www.velocity-studios.com/

The Metal Detective is also available wherever you find your podcasts.

Follow the link in our bio to listen and/or watch this episode!

It's heating up outside and onscreen with WIFV Film Club's latest series: Summer Strangers. Each month, from June through September, we'll discuss a film that finds its protagonists making a new friend — or foe — who will change their lives, often in disastrous ways.

July's selection is the 2014 film 5 TO 7. The film was written and directed by Victor Levin and stars Anton Yelchin, Bérénice Marlohe, Olivia Thirlby, Lambert Wilson, Frank Langella, Glenn Close and Eric Stoltz. Yelchin plays Brian, a 24-year-old writer who has an affair with a 33-year-old married French woman, Arielle (Marlohe). Arielle and her middle-aged husband, Valéry (Wilson), have an agreement allowing them to have extramarital affairs as long as they are confined to the hours between 5 and 7 p.m.

Register here: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/ =31939&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal

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WIFV Monday Missive: July 8-14, 2024 This Week with WIFV More stories get written than make it to screen, so what becomes of these lost narratives? In this episode, host Candice Bloch sits down with producer James Walker to dive into a p