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Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provides educational and networking opportunities for screen-based media makers, celebrates women’s creative and technical achievements in media, and advocates for parity both in front of and behind the camera to ensure that all voices can be heard.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization founded in 1979, WIFV is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media careers in the DC-metro region. All genres, genders, and experience levels are welcome. Our resources, connections and advocacy support a vibrant, creative media community.
A Filmmaker Challenge to make a short film (5 minutes or less) using a Barbie doll was part of the WIFV 45th Anniversary celebrations WIFV. The filmmakers were instructed to create a short film (5 minutes or less) featuring women or girls who are in charge or in leadership roles. We are grateful to the support of the...
The Broadway debut of the musical “Real Women Have Curves” has garnered many positive reviews and much love from audiences. Based on a play by Josefina Lopez and the subsequent 2002 HBO film co-written by Lopez & George LaVoo, the musical stars high-wattage newcomer Tatianna Cordoba as Ana and Justina Machado (In the Heights, Six...
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