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Add the expertise of our 900+ members to your next project. Gain advance notice of jobs, grants, festivals, scholarships, preview screenings, and reduced admission to a wide range of educational programs. WIFV offers a variety of membership to serve all experience levels.
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.
From the Blog: A Green Light on “Fixing It in Post”: The Filmmaker’s Secret Weapon
When I was in film school, fixing video in post-production was barely an option—especially for documentary or reality-based content. Using post tools wasn’t well regarded by our teachers, and we didn’t have access to advanced software or the budget to pay for plugins. We had to get everything right from the start: choosing lenses carefully,...
Members in the News: Hurt and Webb Featured
In the October 8, 2025 issue of The Washington Informer WIFV Members Carletta S. Hurt, PhD and Monda Raquel Webb are profiled. From the article, “Across the country, Black women filmmakers are redefining what it means to use art as activism. They are telling stories while reshaping how audiences see race, gender, and justice on screen. Among those leading this...
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