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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
A clip from the 100th episode! Here, the hosts tal A clip from the 100th episode! Here, the hosts talk about how our marketing and podcasting have evolved. Full episode out now!
On Friday, June 13, THE SPIES AMONG US made its Ea On Friday, June 13, THE SPIES AMONG US made its East Coast premiere at the @dcdoxfest. Co-directed by Gabriel Silverman and WIFV member Jamie Coughlin Silverman, the story follows Peter Keup’s life after he reads the file the notorious East German secret police, known as the Stasi had on him and learns his brother was an informant on the family. Before the screening, WIFV members gathered at Free State for a pre-show happy hour, followed by a moving Q&A with Peter himself. 📸 Attending from WIFV: Executive Director Melissa Houghton, Board Members Sandra Abrams and Judith Silverman. 🎟️ Festival details: @dcdoxfest #WIFV #DCdox2025 #TheSpiesAmongUs #DocumentaryFilm #FilmPremiere #WomenInFilm #StasiFiles #PeterKeup #FilmmakingCommunity
In this clip from our 100th episode, the hosts tal In this clip from our 100th episode, the hosts talk about a few of the guests they had on that talked about disability inclusion, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
A clip from our 100th episode where the hosts talk A clip from our 100th episode where the hosts talk honestly about the quality and diversity of the guests they have had!
We’re thrilled that our #MediaMakerSpotlight pod We’re thrilled that our #MediaMakerSpotlight podcast has hit 100 episodes! 🎉 Since 2022, it has spotlighted incredible people in film and media. 🎬 The episode is out now, so subscribe now and join our hosts as they reminisce and share laughs. 🎧🎙️ https://mediamakerspotlight.com/ep-100-host-special-celebrating-100-episodes/ #MediaMakerSpotlight #WIFVDC
In this clip, Bill Fay and Candice Bloch discuss t In this clip, Bill Fay and Candice Bloch discuss the similarities and differences of producing a film versus a Broadway play. Full episode anywhere you get your podcasts!
The challenges of streaming's hidden metrics are d The challenges of streaming's hidden metrics are discussed in this clip from our latest podcast episode!
Bill Fay, a seasoned producer and motion picture e Bill Fay, a seasoned producer and motion picture executive, shares in this clip the job of a producer. Find out his advice and tips, and many stories in the full episode, out now wherever you get your podcasts!
Learn how the film, "Independence Day" got made in Learn how the film, "Independence Day" got made in this clip! Full episode out now wherever you listen to podcasts!
We had our 3rd panel in honor of our 45th annivers We had our 3rd panel in honor of our 45th anniversary, "How My Doc Changed Minds & Policies" and it was a great event! Thanks to all who came and to our panelists, Sophie Barksdale (@sophiebarksdale), Shannon Kring, Aviva Kempner, and Geoffrey O'Gara and moderator, Michael D. Nephew. You can watch the recording here in our #linkinbio In the photos: Shannon Kring (@shannonkring) Zooms in from Europe to talk about her documentary, End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock (@endofthelinefilm) Board Member, Jacquie Greff records the panel Our moderator, Michael D. Nephew And a beautiful spread provided by Board Member, Lisa Scott We will have our next panel in September so stay tuned for more details!
In our new podcast episode, Candice Bloch (@janeof In our new podcast episode, Candice Bloch (@janeofmanylanes) interviews William Fay, a seasoned producer and motion picture executive, discussing his extensive career in the film industry that includes Independence Day, The Patriot, 300, The Hangover, The Town, and more! He elaborates on the multifaceted role of a producer, his journey into filmmaking, key milestones, and the founding of Legendary Entertainment, plus much more! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1928222/episodes/17177462
Actor, Maxine Peake shares how her role in #Wordso Actor, Maxine Peake shares how her role in #WordsofWar is a dream of a part for any actor in this clip from our recent interview with her.
We had a great time connecting with filmmakers and We had a great time connecting with filmmakers and storytellers from the Clarendon/Arlington area over coffee this morning at @kaldissocialarlington. Big thanks to @conniesaintjohn, @janeofmanylanes and, @sandrabrennan__ for organizing this meet up! There’s nothing like getting together to share ideas, build community, and inspire one another. Stay tuned for more local events, and if you missed this one, we hope to see you at the next! Head to the link in our bio to check out the full WIFV event calendar and RSVP for upcoming events. #WIFVDC #WomenInFilmAndVideo #FilmmakerMeetup #CreativeCommunity #DCFilm #ArlingtonVA #WomenInFilm #storytellersunite
Attend the Washington D.C. Area premiere of the aw Attend the Washington D.C. Area premiere of the award-winning documentary REMAINING NATIVE at DC/DOX on June 15th at 05:45 PM at Regal Gallery Place. REMAINING NATIVE is a coming-of-age feature documentary told through the perspective of Ku Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner from the Yerington Paiute Reservation in Northwest Nevada. The film follows Ku as he navigates his way to college athletics while the memory of his great-grandfather’s 50-mile escape from Indian Boarding School begins to connect past, present, and future. #RemainingNative #DC/DOX @remainingnative @impaigebee @kutoven_stevens @dcdoxfest
The true skills of the late journalist, Anna Polit The true skills of the late journalist, Anna Politkovskaya are explained, the subject behind the film of #WordsofWar.
Maxine Peake shares how she got the role to play A Maxine Peake shares how she got the role to play Anna Politkovskaya. Watch the full interview anywhere you listen to podcasts! #WordsofWar
How did actor, Maxine Peake prepare for her role a How did actor, Maxine Peake prepare for her role as journalist, Anna Politkovskaya in the new film, "Words of War?" She shares in this clip from our latest episode, out now wherever you listen to podcasts! #wordsofwar #actor #filmmakingpodcast
In this second episode of a special two-part serie In this second episode of a special two-part series, host Sandra Abrams chats with Maxine Peake (@betteblavatsky) about her portrayal of Anna Politkovskaya, a Russian- American journalist, in the film "Words of War," who risked her life to cover the truth about the Chechen War but was assassinated in 2006. The international cast for this geo-political thriller includes Ciaran Hinds as her editor, Dimtry, Jason Isaacs as her husband, Sasha, with Sean Penn serving as executive producer. The film is now in theaters. Part one of this series (episode 97) features WIFV board member, Mark Maxey, president of @rollingpicturesofficial, and one of the producers of the film. The episode can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts, including YouTube! #WordsOfWar #SeanPenn #CiaranHinds #JasonIsaacs #MaxinePeake
The film, WORDS OF WAR, tells the story of journal The film, WORDS OF WAR, tells the story of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was murdered in 2006, for covering the conflict in Chechnya and exposing corruption. Our full interview with producer, Mark Maxey is out now, wherever you listen to podcasts. Our interview with lead actor, Maxine Peake will be out on May 11th. #WordsOfWar #WorldPressFreedomDay
Wednesday is our 3rd panel - How My Documentary Ch Wednesday is our 3rd panel - How My Documentary Changed Minds and Policies It's part of our 45th Anniversary Year where we will host four newsworthy panels to share how our filmmakers capture and make history through their powerful storytelling. This panel features filmmakers whose groundbreaking films focused on the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples of America, sparking vital conversations on policy reform and fairness. Learn more and register here: https://wifv.org/calendar/#id=32136&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal (link in bio) #ThingsToDoInDC #DocumentaryFilmmakers
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