About

Women in Film & Video (WIFV) of Washington, DC is dedicated to advancing the professional development and achievement for women working in all areas of film, television, video, multimedia and related disciplines. WIFV supports women in the industry by promoting equal opportunities, encouraging professional development, serving as an information network, and educating the public about women’s creative and technical achievements .  WIFV, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization founded in 1979, is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media  careers in the DC-metro region. Our resources, connections and advocates support a vibrant, creative media community.

 

WIFV is an affiliate of Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI), a global network of nearly 40 chapters whose total membership includes more than 10,000 media professionals worldwide. Representing one of the country’s leading non-fiction film production centers and being located at the center of federal, non-profit and non-governmental agencies, WIFV is uniquely positioned to offer its members unsurpassed continuing education offerings and connect them to professional opportunities across the globe.

 

The founding members of WIFV are still active in the industry and organization with many serving on the WIFV Advisory Committee.  The current Advisory Committee roster is available here.

Information about Women in Film & Video's public filings may be requested by calling Melissa Houghton at 202-429-9438.  The most recent tax filing is available here. 

WIFV DC Celebrated its 30th Anniversary on September 10, 2009. This video was produced entirely by WIFV volunteers to commemorate the occasion. A special thanks to the WIFV Past Presidents, Henninger Video who did the editing, Susan England and Bethany Powell for the graphics and Human Factor, LLC for providing the music.