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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.
By Laurisha Yniguez at RishyReel I embraced script supervising during the recent strike(s)—the devilishly demanding department of one. A script supervisor’s role extends beyond ensuring actors deliver their lines verbatim. We log footage, time scenes and serve as the editor’s eyes and ears on set. Time is money; nobody likes reshoots or delayed productions– a…
Wonder Pictures LLC headed up by Board Member sheri ratick stroud is thrilled to share exciting news about their latest film STAR TIME. Screening at the 4th Dimension Independent Film Festival, Director Rich West was voted Best Director of a short. In addition, STAR TIME screened in the Pittsburgh Moving Pictures Film Festival where Rich won Best Director in a…
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