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Welcome to Women in Film & Video DC! We're here to celebrate women’s creative and technical achievements in media, both in front and behind the camera

Mary Darling explains why her latest film is in En Mary Darling explains why her latest film is in English, despite being set in Iran.
We had a wonderful time last night hosting more th We had a wonderful time last night hosting more than 120 guests at our Open House for door prizes, author meet-and-greets, and connection with WIFV members and prospective members alike. Thank you to all who attended for a great evening, and thank you to Lisa Scott for providing delicious food!

Celeste Caldwell won a cookbook by Pati Jinch, a recent guest on our MediaMaker Spotlight podcast. DCTV shared their studio space for the event, where we screened recent short films by WIFV members Jon Lutz, Dani Ellsworth (@directed.by.dani), Jenn Koiter (@jennkoiter), James May, and Joe Dzikiewicz (@jdzikiewicz).

For those who missed it, keep an eye on our event calendar at wifv.org/calendar for news about our upcoming programs.
A poem's multiple meanings for Mary Darling's late A poem's multiple meanings for Mary Darling's latest film, learn more on the latest episdoe on MediaMaker Spotlight.
In the newest MediaMaker Podcast spotlight episode In the newest MediaMaker Podcast spotlight episode, discover how award-winning director and producer Mary Darling navigates storytelling that fosters cultural understanding and unity. https://pod.link/1612657462
Which #girlscout cookie is your favorite? Which #girlscout cookie is your favorite?
Graftings, an interdisciplinary exhibition, weaves Graftings, an interdisciplinary exhibition, weaves together poetry, visual art, and film, with each piece building on the last. It features the work of four WIFV members: Jenn Koiter, James Mae, Jon Lutz, and Joe Dzikiewicz. The event is one night only, Saturday, August 29, 6:30-10 pm, at Rhizome DC. Come see some amazing video art, poetry, and visual art! Free, but please register here: https://www.rhizomedc.org/new-events/2026/8/29/graftings #wifvdc #rhizome
WIFV Member Testimonial - Coffee Meetup WIFV Member Testimonial - Coffee Meetup
Find out the casting process for the Girl Scouts f Find out the casting process for the Girl Scouts for this documentary
Did you know that #girlscout cookies sell more tha Did you know that #girlscout cookies sell more than oreos? We didn't!
In our latest podcast episode, host Sandra Abrams In our latest podcast episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with Alysa Nahmias, the writer and director of "COOKIE QUEENS," a new documentary and SXSW 2026 Audience Award winner, all about the pressure of selling the iconic #girlscout cookies. https://pod.link/1612657462
Did you know this fun fact about production design Did you know this fun fact about production designer, Kalina Ivanov?
Best advice to become a production designer from E Best advice to become a production designer from Emmy winner, Kalina Ivanov!
Tired of using your dining table as an office? Wan Tired of using your dining table as an office? Want to be office buddies? 

Rent office space at Hill Center! One of their charming offices on the third floor of our ADA accessible building is available with two windows and views of the Capitol.

Utilities, Internet, and access to a shared Conference Space are included in the monthly use fee of $1,325.

Learn more about their office space here: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/office-space/ 

Interested parties, please email info@hillcenterdc.org
JOIN WIFV for a discussion with KIMBERLY REED on h JOIN WIFV for a discussion with KIMBERLY REED on her film: SEAT 31: ZOOEY ZEPHYR on Zoom

When Zooey Zephyr was expelled from the Montana House of Representatives for speaking on a bill banning transgender medical care, she made a nearby bench her "office." Director Kimberly Reed's cameras land next to Zooey, capturing shocking, funny, and joyous events. The film was shortlisted for a 2025 Academy Award nomination in the ‘Documentary Short' category

Wednesday, August 12 from 7-8 pm
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OPEN FOR ENTRIES! The Daddying Film Festival & For OPEN FOR ENTRIES! The Daddying Film Festival & Forum is having their 6th Annual Festival happening in January 2027. Calling all filmmakers who have a story that emphasizes the importance of a positive father figure. 
FREE Mockingbird deadline on September 7th 2026
Regular Deadline on November 23rd 2026
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Please join WIFVDC, The Wheaton Film Festival, the Please join WIFVDC, The Wheaton Film Festival, the DC Filmmakers Group, and others for CREATIVE HAPPY HOUR on 8/24/26 from 5-7pm. RSVP on Eventbrite-Link in our bio 

This CREATIVE HAPPY HOUR is for creative people and folks who appreciate creativity. Whether you attend, produce, appreciate, or promote at Silver Branch Brewing Co in Silver Spring, MD.

Come meet, network, and enjoy. Only those ages 21 and up can attend. Happy Hour specials are from 5pm-6pm: $5.95 beer and select drinks. Entrance is free. This is a casual event.
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Kalina Ivanov, an Emmy award winning production de Kalina Ivanov, an Emmy award winning production designer has worked on productions like Little Miss Sunshine, Grey Gardens, Peacemaker, Lovecraft Country, and The Penguin.
We are pleased to announce our first in person eve We are pleased to announce our first in person event for this new season of WIFV programming, our Open House!

Our Open House is one of the largest networking events that we offer at WIFV! We have food, drinks, conversations, and special introductions to the rest of the WIFV programming (inlcuding some new ones this season!)

This is an event you will not want to miss. Please register on the WIFV calendar! Link in bio!
Host Candice Bloch is joined by Kalina Ivanov, an Host Candice Bloch is joined by Kalina Ivanov, an Emmy-winning production designer and storyboard artist with a rich background in both film and television, spanning various genres and styles. https://pod.link/1612657462
A preview for our new podcast episode coming out A A preview for our new podcast episode coming out August 16th, but the documentary is coming out next week!  #cookiequeens
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