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We’re kicking off a new weekly series: Trivia Tu We’re kicking off a new weekly series: Trivia Tuesday! Each week, we will be spotlighting the trailblazing women who have shaped film, television, and media, while having a little fun testing your knowledge. Our first question is: Who was the first woman nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Director? Comment your answer below and swipe to find out! We’re honored to welcome Joan Darling as a panelist at our upcoming 45th Anniversary Panel: Protecting the Gains Women Have Made. She’ll be joined by an incredible lineup of women leaders sharing their journeys and insights. 📅 Mark your calendar: Wednesday, September 10 | 6:30–8:00 pm | DCTV, Washington, DC. Stay tuned for more Trivia Tuesdays; we will also be spotlighting more of our inspiring panelists in the coming days. You won’t want to miss it. 💜 #TriviaTuesday #WIFVDC45 #WomenInFilm #Emmys #trailblazers
In this episode, MediaMaker Spotlight producer Bra In this episode, MediaMaker Spotlight producer Brandon Ferry hosts behind-the-scenes interviews with two more illuminating artists– direct from the 2025 Ebertfest film festival. First, with writer-director Angus MacLachlan then with composer, concert organist, and specialist in silent film accompaniment, Dr. Steven Ball. https://pod.link/1612657462 or see our link in bio
In this clip, filmmaker David Fortune explains his In this clip, filmmaker David Fortune explains his decision to make his feature film debut in black and white. His full interview is out now wherever you listen to podcasts!
Coming soon is our last panel in honor of our 45th Coming soon is our last panel in honor of our 45th anniversary: “Protecting the Gains Women Have Made,” focusing on the current negative trend to erase the accomplishments of women and how we will ensure that underrepresented voices continue to be heard. Panelists will include: -Joan Darling, the first woman nominated for an Emmy® for television direction. -Abby Greensfelder, the founder and CEO of Everywoman Studios -Megan Holley, named one of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to watch in 2005 -Dr. Sheila Brooks, an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and Emmy-award-winning journalist -Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour anchor who has covered every presidential election and convention since 1976. Register now: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/#id=32238&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal or #linkinbio
Susan Seidelman shares her biggest lesson she has Susan Seidelman shares her biggest lesson she has learned from her career as a filmmaker in this clip. She shares more in her full interview, which is out now wherever you get podcasts!
Writer-director, David Fortune, whose moving featu Writer-director, David Fortune, whose moving feature film debut, COLOR BOOK was warmly received by Ebertfest’s audience, talks about the impact of Ryan Coogler. His full interview is out now.
In honor of our 45th anniversary, the last panel i In honor of our 45th anniversary, the last panel is “Protecting the Gains Women Have Made,” focusing on the current negative trend to erase the accomplishments of women and how we will ensure that underrepresented voices continue to be heard. Panelists will include: -Joan Darling, the first woman nominated for an Emmy® for television direction. -Abby Greensfelder, the founder and CEO of Everywoman Studios -Megan Holley, named one of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to watch in 2005 -Dr. Sheila Brooks, an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and Emmy-award-winning journalist -Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour anchor who has covered every presidential election and convention since 1976. Register now: https://www.wifv.org/calendar/#id=32238&cid=783&wid=401&type=Cal or #linkinbio
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In our latest episode of MediaMaker Spotlight, pro In our latest episode of MediaMaker Spotlight, producer Brandon Ferry sits down with two visionary directors whose films were screened at this year’s Ebertfest film festival: Susan Seidelman, best known for directing the cult classic, DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN and David Fortune, whose moving feature film debut, COLOR BOOK was warmly received by Ebertfest’s audience. Listen to their conversation anywhere you get your podcasts or on our website: https://www.mediamakerspotlight.com/
A switch from the usual: guest, Chaz Ebert asks ho A switch from the usual: guest, Chaz Ebert asks host, Sandra Abrams a question!
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In our latest podcast episode, host Sandra Lea Abr In our latest podcast episode, host Sandra Lea Abrams sits down with Chaz Ebert (@chazebert), for a lively discussion about her book, IT’S TIME TO GIVE a FECK, which stands for forgiveness, empathy, compassion and kindness. She also talks about her documentary, WELLNESS WARRIOR. her work and history with the Roger Ebert's Film Festival (@ebertfest), and the Roger Ebert Film Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (@illinois1867), plus much more! #LinkInBio #GiveAFECK
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