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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
There are certain qualities that make an actor’s r There are certain qualities that make an actor’s reel compelling – or not. But it’s hard to analyze what those qualities are on your own, especially if you’re new to the industry. Lisa Hodsoll is an actor, filmmaker, writer and producer whose most recent work was on LAW & ORDER SVU, TIRES, CHICAGO P.D., and the Apple TV + Series LADY IN THE LAKE. She is the founder and artistic director of Open Road, a not-for-profit arts group that promotes and supports independent artists, playwrights and filmmakers. Thea Washington (@theawashingtoncasting) is a proud member of the Casting Society of America (CSA) whose work demonstrates her commitment to generating local employment opportunities in her community. Her contribution to HBOMax’s WE OWN THIS CITY and collaboration with industry luminaries like Grant Wilfley and Allison Hall have been instrumental in generating more than 3,000 local jobs. Thea also participates in the growth of her community as founder of the Shining Stars program at the Baltimore Arts & Culture Council, designed to inspire young talent in Baltimore public schools. At this year’s ScriptDC Conference, Lisa will guide participants through a hands-on examination of industry expectations for actors in “The Actor’s Calling Card: Reels That Work.” This workshop uses examples to break down the essential components of a successful acting reel, then provides time for participants to work with editors from WIFV’s Editors Roundtable to build their own. Guests bring clips of their performances, smartphones, laptops, or even an existing reel to receive feedback. Those who don’t have existing materials are welcome to team up with another actor and work through the process together. Whether participants are seasoned professionals or just getting started, they can leave the workshop with newfound knowledge and a reel they can feel confident in. Registration closes on Nov. 16, so don’t miss out! Sign up through the link in our bio, or at wifv.org/calendar.
Calling all film lovers! In this episode, host San Calling all film lovers! In this episode, host Sandra Abrams takes you into the world of two Mid-Atlantic film festivals to discover hidden gems and get you more bang for your buck: Alexandria Film Festival and Nepal America International Film Festival. Listen now: https://pod.link/1612657462
“A newly sober man's Christmas Eve dental emergenc “A newly sober man's Christmas Eve dental emergency leads to an unexpected romance with his older dentist as they explore Baltimore together.” THE BALTIMORONS premiered as an Audience Award-winner at the 2025 South by Southwest Film Festival and is well on its way to becoming a cult classic holiday comedy. This year's ScriptDC Conference features a free screening for participants and an in-depth Q/A with the film's cast and crew - but if you're not attending the conference, there's no need to miss out. Attendance for the screening is $7 for WIFV members and $10 for the public as an independent ticket from ScriptDC. GMU students (@georgemasonu) can attend for free! Experience the film, and the story behind it, alongside its creators on Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. Registration closes on Nov. 16, so don’t miss out! Sign up through the link in our bio, or at wifv.org/calendar.
Here's a quick look at our upcoming events for nex Here's a quick look at our upcoming events for next week. Register, learn more, or plan in advance for any of our events at wifv.org/calendar! -WIFV Film Club: "Indiscreet," 11/16, 7:30 p.m., via Zoom Join our virtual film club conversation about the 1958 classic, "Indiscreet." Film Club is co-hosted by Connie St. John (@conniesaintjohn) and Ericka Boston. -Coffee in Baltimore, 11/17, 9:00 a.m., Red Emma's Grab a cup of coffee and spend some time connecting with local filmmakers. Many thanks to Jacquie Greff (@jacquelinegreff) for organizing this event! -Coffee in DC, 11/19, 9:00 a.m., Colada Shop Grab a cup of coffee and spend some time connecting with local filmmakers. Many thanks to Anna Greisshammer (@angrie4u) and Melissa Houghton for organizing this event! -Reel Moms Coffee, 11/20, 10:00 a.m., via Zoom Join our supportive community for parents and caregivers in the film industry, meeting for coffee in the comfort of your own home. This roundtable is moderated by Alyscia Cunningham (@alysciacunningham). -ScriptDC Filmmakers Conference, Nov. 21-22, GMU Mason Square Campus ScriptDC is finally here, and you won't want to miss it! Registration closes on November 16th, so reserve your spot ASAP to participate in interactive, practical masterclasses hosted by a wide variety of film professionals. -ScriptDC "The Baltimorons" Screening, 11/21, 5:30 p.m., GMU Mason Square Campus This special screening of "The Baltimorons," an indie cult classic in the making, is free for ScriptDC participants and only $10 for the public. Following the film will be an interactive Q/A with the cast and crew. GMU students can watch for free!
What started as an idea became a script, a short, What started as an idea became a script, a short, a crew of your friends and neighbors, and ultimately an Audience Award-winning indie feature premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film Festival. How does a film about dental care and Christmas Eve become an emerging cult classic? David Bonnett (@davidbonnett) is a producer with a range of experience across film, television, documentary, and commercial production. Throughout his career, David has collaborated with industry-leading directors, writers, and production teams on projects that have become both commercially successful and critically acclaimed. Michael Strassner (@strasshola) is an actor, writer, director, and producer born in Baltimore, Maryland. He has appeared in comedies like YOUNG ROCK, MODERN FAMILY, and ENGLISH TEACHER, but is best known for his leading role in THE BALTIMORONS, which he co-wrote. At this year’s ScriptDC Conference, David and Michael will offer participants a full-day deep dive into the film’s production journey in “Idea to Audience: Making the Low-Budget Indie Film.” This masterclass follows a screening event of THE BALTIMORONS and gives participants a chance to hear the story behind the film directly from its creators. Registration closes on Nov. 16, so don’t miss out! Sign up through the link in our bio, or at wifv.org/calendar.
THE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE is screening tomorrow THE 9 LIVES OF BARBARA DANE is screening tomorrow at the Miracle Theater, with live music from @crysmatthews! You won't want to miss this - and there's still time to sign up. Learn more at wifv.org/calendar.
If you’re a writer with an outline, treatment, or If you’re a writer with an outline, treatment, or draft of your feature film lying on your desk, trying to plan the next steps in bringing your project to life can be overwhelming. You’ve imagined, worked, created – but what comes next? Megan Holley was named one of Variety's "Ten Screenwriters to Watch" after writing the original screenplay SUNSHINE CLEANING, which became a film premiered at Sundance starring Amy Adams and Emily Blunt. Since then, Megan has adapted short stories, novels, and comic book I.P. into feature film scripts for Warner Bros., Paramount, Amblin Partners, Bad Robot, Lionsgate, Hello Sunshine, and Netflix. Claudia Myers (@claudiamyersfilmmaker) was named one of “10 Filmmakers to Watch” by Independent Magazine and has won numerous awards for her work. Her most recent project, THE BAD GUARDIAN, became a Netflix “Top 10 Film in the US” this year. Prior to this, Claudia directed similarly impact-driven features about social issues like ABOVE THE SHADOWS, FORT BLISS, and KETTLE OF FISH, which premiered at Tribeca. Together, Megan and Claudia will lead a two-part interactive session in their Feature Writing masterclass for this year’s ScriptDC Conference. They’ll start by sharing their process for growing the seed of an idea into a final draft, plus the hacks they’ve devised along the way to overcome writer’s block, tackle revisions, and hook readers within the first 10 pages. The second half of the session provides each participant with individualized feedback on either their project’s synopsis or first 5 script pages. From discussing the functions of dialogue to the art of pitching your idea, lesson topics will cover both the craft and the business of screenwriting to help participants find their project’s next step. Registration closes on Nov. 16, so don’t miss out! Sign up through the link in our bio, or at wifv.org/calendar.
Winner of the Directing Award for U.S. Documentary Winner of the Directing Award for U.S. Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, SOUL PATROL is not just a war story, but a reckoning – an intimate portrait of survival, memory, and the enduring cost of war on those asked to fight it. Executive produced by Nas, J.M. Harper’s moving documentary opens in theaters November 6 before expanding: https://kinolorber.com/film/soul-patrol
Why me? Why this? Why now? 🎬 Join @NYWIFT for a t Why me? Why this? Why now? 🎬 Join @NYWIFT for a three-part virtual masterclass with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Luchina Fisher and discover how these three essential questions can help you find your unique voice, deepen your connection to a story, and create documentaries that make an impact. Through creative exploration, collaborative discussions, and practical exercises, you'll explore ethical, values-based approaches to storytelling and gain tools you can apply to a project-in-progress, a future idea, or that documentary you've been waiting to bring to life. Come ready to explore what makes your story worth telling! ✍️ 📅 Nov. 10, 17 & 24 ⏰ 6:30–8 PM 💻 Virtual ✅ Register now at the 🔗 in @NYWIFT's bio or at this URL: https://tinyurl.com/4ytmkwhv
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Great characters are not discovered by accident. T Great characters are not discovered by accident. They are built through curiosity, preparation, and a deeper understanding of the human condition. So, when constructing a character, where should writers begin? Marilyn Atlas is an award-winning producer and a talent and literary manager. She has represented actors on shows like STAR TREK and DEXTER, sold novels for first-time authors, and produced the Sundance Audience Award winner REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES. She is the co-author of a relationship-based screenwriting guide called Dating Your Character, proposing an organic approach to character creation. At this year’s ScriptDC Conference, Marilyn will share insights from her extensive professional experience in “Dating Your Character: An Interactive Development Experience.” Moderated by Mark Ricche (@markricche), this workshop features both industry conversations with Marilyn exploring key concepts from her book and hands-on character development exercises to help participants apply these concepts to their own projects. She’ll share practical tools for writers in all mediums and stages of development, providing real-time feedback throughout the process. Her session is designed to leave writers with a stronger understanding of their craft, the marketplace, and professional expectations in film and television. Registration closes on Nov. 16, so don’t miss out! Sign up through the link in our bio, or at wifv.org/calendar.
What happens when the beautiful shot you planned m What happens when the beautiful shot you planned meets schedule, budget, locations, actors, weather, studio notes, and the clock? How do you adapt and still deliver a great episode when the landscape is constantly changing? Andi Behring (@andi_behring) is a DGA television director, writer, and producer based in Atlanta. She worked her way from production assistant to Location Manager, eventually transitioning into episodic directing on projects like DYNASTY, TOM SWIFT and CHICAGO MED. Her experience across nearly every stage of production gives her a uniquely practical approach to directing, one rooted in an understanding of how to adapt, problem-solve, collaborate, and navigate the realities of making television. At this year’s ScriptDC Conference, Andi offers an all-access look at what it takes to direct for TV in her masterclass, “Episodic Directing: From Page to Picture.” This session demystifies the role of the director, walking filmmakers through every phase of the collaborative production process. Creators of all experience levels will not only learn the technicalities of directing, but how to lead a project with humor, confidence, and grace. Registration closes on Nov. 16, so don’t miss out! Sign up through the link in our bio, or at wifv.org/calendar.
Here's a quick look at our upcoming events for nex Here's a quick look at our upcoming events for next week. Register, learn more, or plan in advance for any of our events at wifv.org/calendar! -Documentary Roundtable: Resources for Impact Producing, 11/9, 6:30 p.m., via Zoom Jennifer Fischer and Jessica Epstein (@jess__epstein) share their strategies for extend a film's reach promoting lifelong learning for educators, homeschoolers and other learning communities. -WIFV Happy Hour, 11/10, 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the Starr Hill Brewery in Richmond VA Come network with fellow VA mediamakers at our Happy Hour in Richmond! This BYOB event is held at Starr Hill Brewery and organized by Carly Crickenberger (@woman_in_a). -WIFT-US National Networking Night, 11/12, 7:00 p.m., via Zoom Join @wiftus_ organizations from across the country for a virtual meetup and networking opportunity! Paid and active members only. -Writers Helping Writers, 11/13, 6:30 p.m., via Zoom Join host Lisa Scott for Writers Helping Writers, a virtual table read that gives scripts by WIFV members a chance to receive deep, constructive feedback on their story structure, formatting, characters, dialogue, and more.
A clip with guest, Paul from That Aged Well podcas A clip with guest, Paul from That Aged Well podcast about special effects in horror.
Washington, DC has always been a city of creativit Washington, DC has always been a city of creativity, culture, and powerful storytelling. But who gets to tell its stories, and what happens when the communities shaping its cultural identity begin to change? 🎬 Creating While Black explores these questions through the voices of Black artists, writers, cultural leaders, and visionaries whose creativity continues to shape the nation’s capital. Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (@woollymammothtc) for a special screening of Creating While Black, followed by a conversation with members of the film’s creative community. Featuring Jason Reynolds, Marjuan Canady, Chela Mitchell, and other influential voices. 📍 Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company | Washington, DC 📅 November 19, 2026 🎟️ Free admission | Registration required Presented by Zuri Productions (@zuriprod) in partnership with @HumanitiesDC and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (@thedcarts). Be part of the conversation. Reserve your seat today. 🔗 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-while-black-dc-film-screening-discussion-tickets-2002757554759] #CreatingWhileBlack #DCArts #BlackCreativity #DocumentaryFilm
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Double Exposure (@doubleexposurefestival), the onl Double Exposure (@doubleexposurefestival), the only U.S. festival dedicated exclusively to investigative documentary, returns to Washington November 5–8 at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center. WIFV members get 10% off passes and tickets with the code WIFV-DX26 at dxfest.com! Some selection highlights by women directors: - MY NDA, co-directed by Juliane Dressner and Emmy-nominated actor Miriam Shor (@shor_miriam), follows three people who break their non-disclosure agreements to expose how the contracts are used to bury misconduct. - REHEARSALS FOR A REVOLUTION, Pegah Ahangarani's winner of the L'Œil d'Or at Cannes, traces four decades of disillusionment through one family's archive. - THE DRUG IN OUR POCKET, directed by Anne Sundberg (anniesundbergfilm), examines how smartphones have reshaped childhood, adolescence and mental health More films by women directors on the slate include The Secret Reading Club of Kabul, My Underground Mother, and Kikuyu Land. Find the full schedule and book tickets at dxfest.com!
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BREAKING THE WEST Documentary screening + post-scr BREAKING THE WEST Documentary screening + post-screening conversation Featuring Peter Baker (The New York Times) and Susan Glasser (The New Yorker) Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Elliott School of International Affairs George Washington University 1957 E St NW, Room 113 Washington, D.C. 20052 RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHSVvGLQgT_IrBeKnwhagQLLaLZm4q-7LZ1JpG7tGZa9_Y_w/viewform
Don't miss our meetup in Annapolis next Tuesday, N Don't miss our meetup in Annapolis next Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Double T Diner! Grab a cup of coffee and spend some time connecting with local filmmakers. Many thanks to Felicia Barlow Clar (@reelredhead_fmbc) for organizing this event. RSVP at wifv.org/calendar so we can save your seat!
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