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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
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
This clip from our interview with Mark Maxey, prod This clip from our interview with Mark Maxey, producer of a new geo-political thriller, WORDS OF WAR, in theaters on May 2nd. The film tells the story of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who was murdered in 2006, for covering the conflict in Chechnya and exposing corruption, but ties to today’s freedom of press concerns. Our full interview with him is out now, wherever you listen to podcasts. #WordsOfWar #WorldPressFreedomDay
Mark Maxey, producer of a new geo-political thrill Mark Maxey, producer of a new geo-political thriller, WORDS OF WAR, in theaters on May 2nd shares the important work of journalists and their necessity for an informed public. Our full interview with him is out now, wherever you listen to podcasts. #WordsOfWar #WorldPressFreedomDay
This past weekend, WIFV's executive director, Meli This past weekend, WIFV's executive director, Melissa Houghton and board member, Sandra Abrams, attended the #DCFilmFest showing of the new #documentary, "Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light" at the National Gallery of Art (@ngadc). After the screening, executive producers, Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning Paul Wagner and his wife, Ellen, participated in a Q&A along with NGA's senior art curator, Sarah Greenough and Georgia O'Keeffe scholar, Barbara Buhler Lynes who are also featured in the film. It was so exciting to learn more about this important woman artist who did things her way. Actress @clairedanes provides the voice of O'Keeffe and #HughDancy is the narrator. #georgiaokeeffe,
In honor of #WorldPressFreedomDay, here is a call In honor of #WorldPressFreedomDay, here is a call to action from Mark Maxey, producer of a new geo-political thriller, WORDS OF WAR, in theaters on May 2nd. Our full interview with him is out now, wherever you listen to podcasts. #WordsOfWar
In a special two-part series for MediaMaker Spotli In a special two-part series for MediaMaker Spotlight, host, Sandra Abrams, chats with Mark Maxey, WIFV board member and producer of a new geo-political thriller, WORDS OF WAR, in theaters on May 2nd. He shares why this film is so timely to what is happening today when the world seeks to hold the powerful accountable for crimes against humanity. He also gives insight into how Sean Penn joined the film as executive producer. Part two will feature Maxine Peake who plays Anna Politkovskaya in the film and will be released on May 11th. We are thrilled to support Mark in this important film, his first international feature. #LinkInBio #WordsOfWar #WorldPressFreedomDay #mediamakerspotlight #mediamakerspotlightpodcast
Kat Friis gives great advice on how to minimize yo Kat Friis gives great advice on how to minimize your data footprint to be more environmentally friendly! More tips are shared on the full episode out now wherever you listen to podcasts!
On this #EarthDay, we share a clip from the latest On this #EarthDay, we share a clip from the latest MediaMaker Spotlight podcast episode about a great resource, Green The Bid for film productions to keep them environmentally friendly, out now wherever you listen to podcasts!
There are many free resources available at Green T There are many free resources available at Green The Bid for film productions, learn more on the latest podcast episode of MediaMaker Spotlight, out now!
What is actually recyclable? Guest expert Kat Frii What is actually recyclable? Guest expert Kat Friis gives some advice in this clip and more insightful advice in our latest MediaMaker Spotlight podcast out now wherever you listen to podcasts!
Ahead of #EarthDay, host Candice Bloch (@janeofman Ahead of #EarthDay, host Candice Bloch (@janeofmanylanes) interviews Kat Friis (@akfriisraps), an Emmy award-winning producer and founding member of Green the Bid (@greenthebid), a grassroots, non-profit industry organization that aims to shift the media production industry to zero-waste, minimal carbon, sustainable and regenerative practices for the latest #MediaMakerSpotlightPodcast episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1928222/episodes/16938625-greenlighting-sustainable-eco-friendly-productions or #linkinbio
Filmmakers, Catherine Haigh and Hannah Congdon sha Filmmakers, Catherine Haigh and Hannah Congdon share their decision process on having a crew of just two for their documentary, "Women Behind the Wheel," in this clip. The full episode of MediaMaker Spotlight podcast is available now! #womeninfilm #womenbehindthewheel #feministfilm #pamirhighway #travelfilm #travelogue #centralasia #documentary #humanrightsfilm #indiefilm #podcast #mediapodcast
In the latest episode of MediaMaker Spotlight podc In the latest episode of MediaMaker Spotlight podcast, filmmaker, Catherine Haigh shares how the translators were chosen for the documentary, "Women Behind the Wheel." Watch the full episode, out now wherever you listen to podcasts! #womeninfilm #womenbehindthewheel #feministfilm #pamirhighway #travelfilm #travelogue #centralasia #documentary #humanrightsfilm #indiefilm #podcastonfilmmaking
WIFV Filmmakers capture and make history through t WIFV Filmmakers capture and make history through their powerful storytelling. In this 45th Anniversary Year, WIFV will host four newsworthy panels. Panel #3 - How My Documentary Changed Minds and Policies 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
Host Tara Jabbari speaks with one of the filmmaker Host Tara Jabbari speaks with one of the filmmakers of "Women Behind the Wheel," Catherine Haigh on what steps worked to make the world better for girls and women. Their full conversation is out now wherever you listen to podcasts! #womeninfilm #womenbehindthewheel #feministfilm #documentary #humanrightsfilm #indiefilm #mediapodcast #podcastonfilmmaking
How did Cat and Hannah decide on the location and How did Cat and Hannah decide on the location and what type of story to tell? In this clip, they share their process for their first film together. The full episode about the making of "Women Behind the Wheel" is out now!
Three of our MediaMaker Spotlight podcast team are Three of our MediaMaker Spotlight podcast team are at the Ambies Awards which kick off the Podcast Movement Evolutions convention in Chicago. Stay tuned and keep an eye on our stories for more from Tara, Steve, and Sandra and their time at @podcastmovement !
In the latest episode of MediaMaker Spotlight podc In the latest episode of MediaMaker Spotlight podcast, host Tara Jabbari (@tara_jabbari) has a conversation with Catherine Haigh (@catherinehaigh) and Hannah Congdon to explore the journey of creating their documentary, "Women Behind the Wheel," (@women.behind.the.wheel) which focuses on women's empowerment in remote communities. They highlight the importance of research, language, cultural challenges, and community support as they share their experiences connecting with local women, the complexities of gender roles, and the impact of social media in their research and so much more! Available wherever you listen to podcasts! https://mediamakerspotlight.com/ep-095-indie-filmmaking-in-remote-areas-communities/ #womeninfilm #womenbehindthewheel #feministfilm #pamirhighway #travelfilm #travelogue #centralasia #documentary #humanrightsfilm #indiefilm #podcast #mediapodcast #mediamakerspotlight #podcastonfilmmaking
Do you know the history of how sets were made in t Do you know the history of how sets were made in the early days of Hollywood? Find out in this clip and why it no longer applies today to keep people safe.
Have you gotten your tickets yet? Join us for an e Have you gotten your tickets yet? Join us for an evening to remember as we honor the achievements of three amazing filmmakers. Ticket sales close on the 31st. Link in bio!
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