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Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provides educational and networking opportunities for screen-based media makers, celebrates women’s creative and technical achievements in media, and advocates for parity both in front of and behind the camera to ensure that all voices can be heard.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization founded in 1979, WIFV is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media careers in the DC-metro region. All genres, genders, and experience levels are welcome. Our resources, connections and advocacy support a vibrant, creative media community.
A Filmmaker Challenge to make a short film (5 minutes or less) using a Barbie doll was part of the WIFV 45th Anniversary celebrations WIFV. The filmmakers were instructed to create a short film (5 minutes or less) featuring women or girls who are in charge or in leadership roles. We are grateful to the support of the...
WIFV member and co-host of MediaMaker Spotlight, Sandra Abrams, attended the 2025 Nepal American International Film Festival opening night on June 26 at the iconic AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. Kicking off the three-day event was the film, SHAMBHALA, by Nepalese writer and director, Min Bahadur Bham. Abrams found the film mesmerizing. It was Nepal’s...
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