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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
In our new podcast episode, host Sandra Abrams cha In our new podcast episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with three @wifvdc members about their independent feature film, THE OTHER YOU, and how the movie went from an idea during the pandemic to its premiere during the DC Independent Film Festival, plus much more! Now available wherever you listen to podcasts, including YouTube!
For Dustin Elkin's podcast, The Video Editing Guru For Dustin Elkin's podcast, The Video Editing Guru Podcast, he uses @podcraftr. In this clip, he shares what it really does. Find out more about the tool and why using AI is a benefit for podcasters and editors in our full episode, out wherever you listen to podcasts!
What are the benefits for using a professional edi What are the benefits for using a professional editor for your social media videos? Find out in this clip from our latest episode!
The Nepal American Film Festival kicked off on Jun The Nepal American Film Festival kicked off on June 26, 2025 with the beautifully shot film, SHAMBHALA by Nepalese director, Min Bahadur Bham at the AFI Silver Theater.  The film follows Perma, a pregnant woman in the Himalayas who embarks on a journey to find her missing husband. WIFV member, Sandra Abrams, attended the event and spoke to some of the attendees including actor, Gurpreet Singh, and Kirtana Banskota who is a co-founder of the festival and is one of the producers of THE WORLD’S HAPPIEST MAN, showing on June 28th stars Bruce Dern and is making its US premiere at this festival.  Actor, comedian and filmmaker Hari Bansha Acharya, one of the stars of that film, was a special guest from Nepal had the honor of lighting the ceremonial candles to start the event. The film festivals has 30 films from 14 different countries, runs through Sunday, June 29.
In this clip, Dustin Elkin gives some advice on fi In this clip, Dustin Elkin gives some advice on finding freelance work in the media industry. Watch the full episode anywhere you listen to podcasts!
In our first episode since the 100th, it's a reuni In our first episode since the 100th, it's a reunion for Tara where she speaks with a college friend who has made an impressive career as an editor. Dustin Elkin shares his experience finding mentors, freelance work, and using AI for editing, plus more: https://mediamakerspotlight.com/ep-101-editing-your-career-a-conversation-with-dustin-elkin/
In this clip, host Sandra shares how being part of In this clip, host Sandra shares how being part of this podcast has allowed her to learn new skills. Listen to the full episode to learn about other highlights!
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
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